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Australian Owlet-nightjar taken at wine dam in Hardys Scrub at Blewwit Springs South Australia Aegotheles cristatus,Australia,Australian Owlet-nightjar,Fall,Geotagged Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Australian Owlet-nightjar

taken at wine dam in Hardys Scrub at Blewwit Springs South Australia

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Fantastic, the strangest creature! Posted 8 years ago
    1. View Jef braund's profile
      Jef braund
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      yes sure is and even stranger to see one in the day Posted 8 years ago
  3. View betsuin's profile
    betsuin
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    Great shot! Looks like this was taken in day light? Posted 8 years ago
    1. View Jef braund's profile
      Jef braund
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      yes he was either up really late or really early ...was high noon not his time slot at all but a real joy for me... Posted 8 years ago

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The Australian Owlet-nightjar

The Australian Owlet-nightjar is a nocturnal bird found in open woodland across Australia and in southern New Guinea. It is colloquially known as "Moth Owl". It is the most common of the owlet-nightjars, and the best known of this secretive family.

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Similar species: Nightjars
Species identified by Jef braund
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By Jef braund

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Uploaded Mar 25, 2017. Captured Mar 23, 2017 21:47 in Wine Dam Track, Blewitt Springs SA 5171, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 60D
  • f/8.0
  • 1/395s
  • ISO400
  • 300mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.