Thank you for your interest in American Bird Conservancy's (ABC) webinar Singers in the Dark: Conserving the Mysterious Whip-poor-will and Other Nightjars!
There was a time when woods across central and southeastern North America were filled with the mysterious nighttime song of the Whip-poor-will. Often heard but not seen, this bird's evocative call now evokes sadness and nostalgia for many, especially as its song slowly disappears across its range.
The Whip-poor-will is a member of the nightjar family, birds known for their haunting songs and nocturnal habits. Like the Whip-poor-will, other nightjars like Chuck-will's-widow and the Common Nighthawk are also declining due to habitat loss and pesticide use, among other human-caused threats.
We hope you enjoy watching the recorded webinar to learn more about these enigmatic birds and exploring these related resources:
Learn more about nightjars:
- Take a look at our species accounts for Chuck-will's-widow, Common Nighthawk, Common Poorwill, and Eastern Whip-poor-will »
- Check out panelist Gretchen Newberry's book The Nighthawk’s Evening and her blog A Feathered Reptile »
- Read the article Summer Nights, Bright Lights, and Bullbats, published in ABC’s Conservation Magazine’s summer issue
- Explore Jefferey Lark's research on Whip-poor-wills
- Visit the Lower Mississippi Valley JV’s website »
Ways to help nightjars:
- Take action: Ask your local elected officials to pass common-sense ordinances that promote responsible pet ownership »
- Get information about landowner assistance opportunities in the Lower Mississippi Valley
- Find out which Migratory Bird Joint Venture works in your area for more resources
- Get involved with the Nightjar Survey Network »
- Learn more about pesticides and birds »
- Get some bird-friendly garden tips for fall »
- Take action for safer skies during migration
- Reduce window collisions »
- Explore the Forestry for Michigan Birds guide »
- Interested in working in bird conservation? Keep an eye on ABC's job postings and boards like Ornithology Exchange »
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