The curious common nighthawk is actually not a hawk, and in Teller County it’s not very common, either. They are a member of an odd group called nightjars that are more closely related to owls. Like ...

ALBANY — With some experience, most birders will grow fond of certain species. Many of those connections are made after an exciting experience with a bird — or just seeing it for the first time. Last ...

Common nighthawks, whip-poor-wills and chuck-will's-widows are similar in appearance, but their habits, habitats and songs help in telling them apart. Oklahoma is home to several members of the family ...