Our first nightbirds on my first evening with Greg Homel near Puerto Vallarta were nightjars – Common Pauraques and Buff Collared Nightjars. I ws able to approach within 10 feet of this nightjar
Buff-collared Nightjar
Country Mexico
Location Back Road
Gender Unknown
Age Adult
- Created Timestamp12/06/2023 15:56:59
- CameraCanon EOS R5
- Aperture10
- Focal Length420
- Iso10000
- Shutter Speed1/400
The Nightjars are such unusual looking birds. It’s interesting that you can get so close to them.
Great close-up!