11 of us came together on this morning's Huntley Meadows Monday Morning
Birdwalk in the snow, rain and chill. We spotted 38 species despite the less
than optimal conditions. There were few highlights - perhaps the lone
Pied-billed Grebe was the outstanding call of the day, but the 6 Wilson's Snipe
were fairly exciting as well. I am particularly fond of Thrushes, so the
sighting of Eastern Bluebirds, American Robins and a couple of Hermit Thrushes
made my day.
Canada Goose 8
Wood Duck 4
Gadwall 12
Mallard 12
Northern Shoveler 10
Green-winged Teal 33
Pied-billed Grebe 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 1
Wilson's Snipe 6
Ring-billed Gull 1
Mourning Dove 4
Red-bellied Woodpecker 5
Downy Woodpecker 5
Hairy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 5
Pileated Woodpecker 2
Blue Jay 6
American Crow 3
crow sp. 1
Carolina Chickadee 12
Tufted Titmouse 8
White-breasted Nuthatch 6
Brown Creeper 1
Carolina Wren 4
Eastern Bluebird 5
Hermit Thrush 2
American Robin 10
Field Sparrow 1
Fox Sparrow 6
Song Sparrow 40
Swamp Sparrow 7
White-throated Sparrow 40
Dark-eyed Junco 3
Northern Cardinal 12
Red-winged Blackbird 75
Common Grackle 6
House Finch 1
American Goldfinch 1
The Monday Morning Birdwalk has been a weekly event at Huntley Meadows since
1985. It takes place every week, rain or shine, at 8AM (7AM from April through
October), 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. Questions should be directed to Park staff during normal
business hours at (703)768-2525.Harry Glasgow
Friends of Huntley Meadows Park
