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Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus
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nglen


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Registered: December 2007
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Taken in my garden at 7am through a window , it was sitting on a wooden rail.
· Date: Sat August 2, 2008 · Views: 1607
· Filesize: 67.8kb, 657.1kb · Dimensions: 1181 x 685 ·
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Keywords: Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus
Camera Information: Canon 40d - lens 70 300 IS USM
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monkey

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Registered: November 2007
Location: Southampton
Posts: 991
Sat August 2, 2008 3:49pm

What amazing markings on this bird I have never seen one and well done for good photo especially as through glass

Linda

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shirl

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Registered: November 2007
Location: Cromford, Derbyshire Dales
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Sun August 10, 2008 1:36pm

Super shot, heard one 2 weeks ago on a trip to Hampshire but never seen one.



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ron1863

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Registered: January 2007
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Sun August 10, 2008 5:17pm

Beautiful shot, is that in your garden. I have only ever seen one but never near a garden

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Registered: August 2006
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Sun August 10, 2008 5:57pm

Well thats a stunner and no mistake - well done!



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Ukwildlifeo

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Registered: March 2007
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Mon December 1, 2008 6:34pm

Not a typical garden bird! And a nice pic to boot!

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Sharp Shooter
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Registered: March 2009
Location: Salisbury
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Wed March 4, 2009 3:22pm

Only ever heard these birds (Sounds a bit like an old fashioned sewing machine) never seen one. Amazing shot!
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