Just got back from Government Canyon, was riding my mountain bike on the
front country trails. There were at least 5 Chuck-wills-widows audible at
different points along the Lytle Loop and Savannah Loop trails and the
entrance road. I tried tracking a couple of them down and got close enough
from the sound that I should have been ready to step on them, but then it
would go quiet and would start calling again 20 yards away and I could
never see them fly away!! Frustrating. But I had never either heard nor
seen a Chuck-wills-widow until tonight, so it was exciting anyway.
For those from other parts, Government Canyon State Natural Area is just
outside San Antonio to the northwest.
Best,
Nate Nye
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