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From: Harry & Melitta Glasgow
To: Listserve
Sent: Monday, December 31, 2007 11:57 AM
Subject: Huntley Meadows Monday Morning Birdwalk
7 Birders met for the final Monday Morning Bird walk of 2007 on a raw, cold,
foggy morning. We spotted 42 species, but were hampered by dense fog that
obscured our view of distant portions of the wetland. Our highlights today
included a Wilson's Snipe, both Red Shouldered and Red Tailed Hawks, and the
largest population of Canada Geese that anyone on the walk can remember at
Huntley Meadows. Of interest also was a 'flock' of Field Sparrows - six
individuals in a close grouping not usually seen in this species. The Friends
of Huntley Meadows, and the regular Monday Morning crew extend wishes for a
Happy New Year to all, with hopes of great birding for 2008.
Canada Goose 400+
American Black Duck 3
Mallard 200+
Northern Shoveler 15
Northern Pintail 12
Green-winged Teal 50+
Red-shouldered Hawk 2
Red-tailed Hawk 2
Wilson's Snipe 1
Ring-billed Gull 60
Mourning Dove 9
Red-bellied Woodpecker 12
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker 1
Downy Woodpecker 12
Hairy Woodpecker 3
Northern Flicker 6
Pileated Woodpecker 1
Blue Jay 2
American Crow 5
Crow Species - 40
Carolina Chickadee 20
Tufted Titmouse 11
Red-breasted Nuthatch 2
White-breasted Nuthatch 1
Brown Creeper 2
Carolina Wren 12
Golden-crowned Kinglet 2
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1
Eastern Bluebird 2
Hermit Thrush 1
American Robin 3
Northern Mockingbird 1
Eastern Towhee 4
Field Sparrow 6
Song Sparrow 40
Swamp Sparrow 6
White-throated Sparrow 45
Dark-eyed Junco 7
Northern Cardinal 15
Red-winged Blackbird 13
House Finch 2
American Goldfinch 7
The Monday Morning birdwalk has been a weekly event at Huntley Meadows since
1985. It takes place every week, rain or shine, at 7 AM, is free of charge,
requires no reservation, and is open to all. Now that we are in winter, be
advised that occasional icy conditions on the trail may cause cancellation of
the walk at the last moment. Birders meet in the parking lot at the Park's
entrance at 3701 Lockheed Blvd, Alexandria, VA. For questions call the Park
during normal business hours at (703) 768-2525.
Harry Glasgow
Friends of Huntley Meadows Park
