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Nightjar Populations Double in South Downs Park

3/17/2026

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  • Nightjar populations in the South Downs National Park have doubled over five years due to improved habitat management and community engagement.
  • Last year, 78 nightjars were recorded and 109 territories were recorded in east Hampshire's lowland heaths.
  • Nightjars migrate from the Democratic Republic of Congo each spring.
  • Despite the rebound, the species remains on the amber list for conservation concern due to historical declines.