It was indeed a glorious spring day, with well guided birding and lots to
see.
Here are a few pictures from that trip:
http://www.pbase.com/wlb3/huntleymeadows.
Walt Barrows
Alexandria
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From: <spdavis5@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, May 5, 2008 at 8:27 PM
Subject: [Va-bird] Monday Morning Bird Walk at Huntley Meadows
To: va-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Cc: aglasgow@xxxxxxx
25 birders enjoyed a beautiful Spring morning at Huntley Meadows
today. Sharp eyes and ears located 69 species. Among the highlights were an
American Bittern that provided excellent scope views from the observation
tower, eleven species of warblers, four species of raptors, and a healthy
collection of yellowlegs and sandpipers who have replaced most of the ducks
that have moved on northward. Also enjoyed were excellent views of
cooperative White-eyed Vireos, Scarlet Tanagers, Eastern Kingbird, Great
Crested Flycatcher, and Indigo Buntings. Unseen, but heard clearly in the
parking lot, were a pair of Wood Thrush. Activity at the bird feeder was
rather low, perhaps due to the lurking presence of a Barred Owl. Also
unseen was the mother Hooded Merganser and babies that have been reported
frequently.
Canada Goose---26
Wood Duck---1
Mallard---7
American Bittern---1
Great Blue Heron---2
Osprey---1
Red-shouldered Hawk---1
Red-tailed Hawk---2
Peregrine Falcon---1
King Rail---1
Greater Yellowlegs---6
Lesser Yellowlegs---4
Solitary Sandpiper---9
Least Sandpiper---4
Mourning Dove---2
Yellow-Billed Cuckoo---3
Barred Owl---2
Chimney Swift---6
Ruby-throated Hummingbird---2
Red-bellied Woodpecker---5
Downey Woodpecker---2
Hairy Woodpecker---1
Northern Flicker---1
Pileated Woodpecker---2
Acadian Flycatcher---2
Eastern Phoebe---2
Great Crested Flycatcher---4
Eastern Kingbird---1
White-eyed Vireo---4
Red-eyed Vireo---1
Blue Jay---3
American Crow---2
Tree Swallow---12
Northern Rough-winged Swallow---6
Barn Swallow---14
Carolina Chickadee---4
Tufted Titmouse---2
White-breasted Nuthatch---3
Carolina Wren---4
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher---12
Eastern Bluebird---2
Wood Thrush---2
American Robin---5
Gray Catbird---3
Northern Parula---1
Magnolia Warbler---1
Black-throated Blue Warbler---8
Yellow-rumped Warbler---6
Black-throated Green Warbler---1
Black-and White Warbler---1
American Redstart---1
Prothonatory Warbler—2
Ovenbird---2
Northern Waterthrush---1
Common Yellowthroat---12
Scarlet Tanager---2
Eastern Towhee---2
Chipping Sparrow---1
Song Sparrow---3
Swamp Sparrow---4
White-throated Sparrow---3
Northern Cardinal---5
Indigo Bunting---2
Red-winged Blackbird---35
Common Grackle---12
Brown-headed Cowbird---1
Orchard Oriole---3
House Finch---2
American Goldfinch---12
Since 1985 The Monday Morning birdwalk has been a weekly
event at Huntley Meadows.
It takes place every week, rain or shine, at 7 AM, is free of charge,
requires no
reservation, and is open to all. 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.
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