This event is in the past.It took place on May 30, 2026 at Maison de la Forêt (Musée Benoist).
Witness one of nature's quiet mysteries as the nightjar, a bird that migrates all the way from Africa to breed here, emerges at dusk for its twilight hunt. You'll listen for its haunting song and watch this elusive species take flight as darkness falls over the forest.
Guided birdwatching
Family nature outing
Evening wildlife experience
Educational forest walk
Tips
🌅arrive right at 8:30 PM to catch the dusk departure
🧥bring a layer, evenings in the forest get chilly
🦉visit the free nature museum beforehand with kids
Observation de l'engoulevent
Witness one of nature's quiet mysteries as the nightjar, a bird that migrates all the way from Africa to breed here, emerges at dusk for its twilight hunt. You'll listen for its haunting song and watch this elusive species take flight as darkness falls over the forest.
Guided birdwatching
Family nature outing
Evening wildlife experience
Educational forest walk
Tips
🌅arrive right at 8:30 PM to catch the dusk departure
🧥bring a layer, evenings in the forest get chilly
🦉visit the free nature museum beforehand with kids
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