This Common Nighthawk came in after he was found alongside the road and unable to fly away. Thankfully, we weren’t able to find any fractures or injuries. Since he was likely struck by a car, we had to cage rest him for a while so his body could rest and heal any internal injuries he may have had. Nighthawks are aerial insectivores, meaning they eat nearly exclusively on the fly. If you watch the video you can see how much their beaks open up. While hunting, they will open up their beaks to catc