I birded the back side (Telegraph Road entrance) of Huntley Meadows today
starting at 11:AM. I would normally expect only a little avian activity at this
time of day, but I was pleasantly surprised to find six warbler species in
various mixed foraging flocks: Black-throated Blue, American Redstart,
Magnolia, Black and White, Chestnut-sided, and Common Yellowthroat. The meadow
that can be accessed by turning left immediately before the observation
platform was especially birdy. I also found a Blue-headed Vireo fighting with
a Red-eyed Vireo over what appeared to be a large moth. A House Wren,
Great-crested Flycatcher, and Indigo Bunting also put in appearances. Various
butterflies and dragonflies were plentiful.
Larry Meade
Vienna, VA
