In recent years, a renewed interest in the study of birds, known as ornithology, has sparked curiosity about the movements of birds that travel at night. These migrations, often mysterious and hard to observe, have become a topic of fascination for nature lovers. The Salamandre Review, a publication focused on natural sciences, has explored this through its "My connected garden" column, which invites readers to listen for these nocturnal migrants. The column is introduced by Jean-Philippe Paul, the editor-in-chief, who connects personal gardens to larger ecological themes. Listening to nocturnal migrants involves using a recorder with a microphone, and sometimes a satellite dish, to capture sounds during the night. These recordings are then analyzed the next day using sonagrams, which are visual representations of sound. This method has uncovered a wide variety of bird species, including songbirds, waders, herons, and ducks, migrating as early as late summer. Although analyzing sonagrams can be complex, many find the process both intriguing and rewarding. During August and September 2022, repeated listening sessions revealed the presence of expected species, each identifiable by their unique calls. Among them, the ortolan, a bird beloved by many, stood out. Its calls were heard almost every night during the third week of August. Specialized articles and sound analysis software helped highlight the diversity of these calls, revealing subtle differences that are often missed by the untrained ear. On August 13, 2023, a series of unusual, cave-like and nasal calls challenged previous assumptions about the birds in the garden. Through comparison with community recordings and sonagram analysis, these sounds were identified as belonging to the little bittern, the smallest heron in Europe. This species is typically difficult to spot during the day but was observed flying over the garden at night, demonstrating the value of listening for nocturnal wildlife. For those without a garden, a skylight or balcony can serve as an alternative listening point, as long as the area is quiet. Good hearing is an advantage, and tools such as microphones, headphones, and satellite dishes can enhance the experience. The Night Flight citizen science program, organized by the League for the Protection of Birds in France, has become a valuable resource for enthusiasts, encouraging people to contribute to bird migration research through their observations and recordings.