> On Jun 9, 2025, at 2:26 PM, Michael Fogleman (via carolinabirds Mailing List) <carolinabirds...> wrote:
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> Hello friends,
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> I recently discovered a Chuck-will's-widow nest on the Harris Lake Game Lands in New Hill, NC with the use of a thermal scope. I first determined where the male was singing at dusk to figure out roughly where to look. I also did some research on their habitat preferences. Still, it took multiple days of methodical searching with the scope to find anything. But I ultimately found two separate nesting pairs in different areas. I also found one of the males roosting on a few occasions. One nesting pair was a couple weeks ahead of the other in terms of development. The first was still incubating when I found it while the second had fairly large nestlings by the time I found them. I tried the same thing last year with an Eastern Whip-poor-will but had no success.
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> The most exciting part was capturing video of nestlings when they became active at dusk. Lots of interesting behavior. So I wanted to share this video.
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> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1htsf__yZF8 <https://nam11 > .safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D1htsf__yZF8&data=05%7C02%<7Ccarolinabirds...>%7C1d2f6ed6ad824d39f30e08dda783233b%7Ccb72c54e4a314d9eb14a1ea36dfac94c%7C0%7C0%7C638850903862366990%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=O6kn1f01FmaLs4bh9rk%2FvrmxCH9zK4e9m1k3RgoDh9k%3D&reserved=0>
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> I believe the nestlings are just a day or two old in this video. I captured the video from behind camo cover, using a 135mm f/1.8 lens for a good balance between focal length and light-gathering abilities. I have lots of photos to share too, perhaps I'll add them to an eBird checklist soon.
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> I'm often asked what my favorite bird is. I think I finally have an answer!
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> Happy birding!
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> Michael Fogleman
> Cary, NC< br>
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