Common Nighthawk
Chordeiles minor
 (L 9.5" WS 24" Wt 2.2 oz)
Salt Creek Woods
Western Springs
08Sept2010
Sharp dives with sudden upswings
causes a deep booming sound.
© BirdNote,
Bob Sundstrom
Chordeiles in Greek means
dancing in the evening.
© Wikipedia
© Audubon
Society
Oak Park
our backyard
30Aug2008