Common Poorwill

The first image: September 17, 2008, Road leading to/from California Gulch, Santa Cruz County, at night (flash and spot light) in the road.

The second image: October 19, 2008, Florida Canyon, Pima County, after sunrise/before sun cleared the hills.

Common Poorwills are relatively common in southeast Arizona during the warmer months, much more often heard than seen. Rarely, Poorwills can be encountered in the winter. At night they frequently can be found on and along roads where they feed. During the day they roost among rocks and under bushes, and will occasionally flush.