On Mon, Jun 9, 2025 at 2:26 PM Michael Fogleman <fogleman...> wrote:
> Hello friends,
>
> 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.
>
> 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.
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1htsf__yZF8 >
> 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.
>
> I'm often asked what my favorite bird is. I think I finally have an answer!
>
> Happy birding!
>
> Michael Fogleman
> Cary, NC
>
>
