Sleeping Like a Log - Nightjar
The Art of Camouflage part 3.
Another short visit to the Nightjar today and it never ceases to amaze me how well camouflaged this bird is in its heathland habitat,looking like a piece of wood discarded on the ground.
Unfortunately the birds and their young are at risk from being predated by snakes,foxes,crows etc and rely on their camouflage and ability to remain motionless to survive.
Thankfully in Devon they have been doing well and have increased in numbers in recent years
Taken in Devon
Sleeping Like a Log - Nightjar
The Art of Camouflage part 3.
Another short visit to the Nightjar today and it never ceases to amaze me how well camouflaged this bird is in its heathland habitat,looking like a piece of wood discarded on the ground.
Unfortunately the birds and their young are at risk from being predated by snakes,foxes,crows etc and rely on their camouflage and ability to remain motionless to survive.
Thankfully in Devon they have been doing well and have increased in numbers in recent years
Taken in Devon