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We've had reports of Common Nighthawk sightings in the skies over metro Atlanta and Athens this week! Common Nighthawks
Birds GeorgiaSeptember 4, 2026

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We've had reports of Common Nighthawk sightings in the skies over metro Atlanta and Athens this week!

Common Nighthawks are members of the nightjar family and are aerial insectivores. They're easiest to spot at dawn and dusk as they catch insects on the wing. Here are two tips for an easy ID: look for the distinctive white patch on their wings, and listen for the “peent” call they make while flying overhead. #FunFactFriday
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