Circus in the Sky

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Common Nighthawk
Image by Bob Hines, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Nature lovers and others can join members of the Monticello Bird Club to observe the aerial acrobatics of nighthawks at Ivy Creek Natural Area. The birds will be feeding on moths and other large flying insects in hunting circuits from the reservoir to native grass field. Bring your binoculars. 1776 Earlysville Rd. 973-7772.