Nightjar numbers rise in the Goyt Valley as habitat changes benefit the species
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Nightjar numbers rise in the Goyt Valley as habitat changes benefit the species

18 Aug 2026 · Originally published 18 Aug 2026 7/10 Original headline: Country diary: Waiting for a nightjar is elusive and maddening – then thrilling | Mark Cocker
Following the clearance of conifers in the Goyt Valley, nightjars are increasingly being spotted in the area's mix of open space and Scots pine. The return of these ground-nesting migrants highlights the positive impact that targeted habitat management can have on local bird populations.
Source: Guardian Env Derbyshire
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