The status and distribution of Nightjars<i>Caprimulgus europaeus</i>in Britain in 1992. A report to the British Trust for Ornithology

Abstract

In 1992 the British Trust for Ornithology and the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds organized a national survey of Nightjars. A total of 3093 churring males was located and the British population was estimated to be approximately 3400 males. This represents an increase in numbers of more than 50% since the last national survey in 1981. Possible reasons for this partial recovery after a long period of decline are discussed.