Spotted Nightjar - Note grasshopper beyond bird, the reason these birds are seen on roads. On a dirt road near Canteen Creek Aboriginal Community, central Northern Territory, Australia

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Spotted Nightjar - Note grasshopper beyond bird, the reason these birds are seen on roads. On a dirt road near Canteen Creek Aboriginal Community, central Northern Territory, Australia

DH-4630
Spotted Nightjar - Note grasshopper beyond bird, the reason these birds are seen on roads.
On a dirt road near Canteen Creek Aboriginal Community, central Northern Territory, Australia.
Eurostopodus argus
Don Hadden
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Roadside Diner: The Nightjar's Unusual Meal Preference Revealed!". In this print by Don Hadden, we witness a fascinating dining experience in the heart of Australia's outback. Meet DH-4630, the Spotted Nightjar with an insatiable appetite for grasshoppers! As our feathered friend perches gracefully on a dirt road near Canteen Creek Aboriginal Community, it becomes clear why these birds are often spotted on roads. Beyond the elegant bird itself, our attention is immediately drawn to its unexpected dinner companion – a grasshopper caught mid-leap! It seems that DH-4630 has found the perfect spot to satisfy its cravings while enjoying some open-air ambiance. This snapshot perfectly encapsulates nature's quirky surprises and showcases the incredible adaptability of Australian wildlife. With their distinct markings and cryptic plumage, Spotted Nightjars like DH-4630 blend seamlessly into their surroundings during daylight hours. But as twilight descends upon the vast Northern Territory landscape, they emerge from their hiding spots to hunt insects under cover of darkness. So next time you find yourself driving through Australia's remote regions at dusk, keep your eyes peeled for these avian connoisseurs of roadside cuisine. And if you happen to capture a moment as enchanting as Don Hadden did here – remember not only to appreciate nature's wonders but also to watch out for those hopping delicacies beyond just beautiful birds!

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