Of course, nighthawks long ago discovered the advantages of hunting insects attracted to artificial lights. Killdeer, which seem to feed around the clock, are sometimes found in the more remote areas of parking lots. What's surprising is that birds such as Scissor-tailed Flycatchers and Western Kingbirds have taken up night life in parking lots, seemingly within the last decade. Until recently all their activities were pretty much confined to the daylight hours, and for the vast majority of these birds, that's still the case. But not for all of them.
Some questions come to mind.
Seems like there might be a project here for some eager graduate student . Banner Golden-cheeked Warbler photo copyright 1988 Greg Lasley. All rights reserved. Travis Audubon Society. All rights reserved.