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Story summary
- A rare nightjar was discovered on a Belfast street, prompting Debbie Doolittle to intervene.
- Doolittle transported the bird to her rescue center, noting nocturnal birds can be disoriented by street lights.
- After resting, the nightjar was released the next day.
- The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) notes the bird's rarity and no confirmed Northern Ireland breeding.
- BirdWatch Ireland's upcoming survey results may provide more insights.
