Not all animals in national marine sanctuaries live in the water.
This week, we’re celebrating Bird Week, dedicated to the many species of birds that live in and migrate through our national marine sanctuaries.
Birds are among the most visible elements of biodiversity in the marine environment. By tracking bird populations, scientists can better understand the state and health of the marine ecosystems that our communities and economies depend on.
Check out more of the National Marine Sanctuary System’s feathered friends in our video:
nightjars are actually pretty interesting ! theyre mostly nocturnal and theyve actually got a bunch of stiff bristles around their beaks that can trap whatever gets close enough to that huge gaping beak maw while they fly, like whisker nets
some of the males ALSO have really ridiculous plumage like the pennant winged nightjar
the lyre tailed nightjar
and the standard winged nightjar, which just has these little floofy bits sticking out. just stickin right out. alright buddy
The Light in the Sky 