Nightjar Walk
Nightjar Walk – Greenham Common, Saturday 4 July
Join the Wardens for a late evening walk on Greenham Common to witness the strange and wonderful night time antics of the elusive and enigmatic nightjar birds.
As it gets dark the birds wake up and begin their courtship displays – churring, wing clapping and ‘gwipping’.
They can’t guarantee that you will see/hear them but you stand a very good chance.
Open to all, but participants must be able to keep quiet so as not to disturb these birds.
There will be a short (10-15 minute) walk from the carpark to the heath along concrete and gravel paths.
Bring torches and binoculars.
They would suggest wearing dark coloured clothing as this gives a better chance of seeing and hearing the birds.
Dogs
Greenham and Crookham Commons
Greenham and Crookham Commons form the largest continuous tract of open heath in Berkshire.
It is special for the mix of purple and pink heathers and golden yellow gorse, wildflower-filled grasslands and expanses of bare gravels – all easily accessible to visitors.
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