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Highroad Guide to the Virginia Mountains By Deane and Garvey Winegar

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Whip-poor-will

On spring nights, the rhythmic, wild whistle of the whip-poor-will (Caprimulgus vociferus) echoes across Douthat Lake. This strictly nocturnal member of the nightjar family stakes out a route. Beginning at the same time each evening and again before dawn, it calls for a few minutes from each spot along the route. Up close, a tiny "cluck" is audible just before the whistle. Dusty roadsides are a favorite location, and the whip-poor-will's eyes reflect red in car headlights.

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Published (print): 1998, Published (Web): April 2001, Revised (Web): November 2002, ISBN: 1-56352-462-7

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