It was another frigid morning at Huntley today. Twenty-one birders participated
and amassed 40 species. The central wetland remained solidly frozen so the only
waterfowl sighted were geese flying overhead. Many members of the group were
entranced by a winter wren that provided a spectacular, close-up view. A
red-shouldered hawk was in full view across from the beaver bench. Once again
the woodpeckers were very active and all seven species were spotted.
Canada Goose 33
Turkey Vulture 1
Cooper's Hawk 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 1
Ring-billed Gull 4
Mourning Dove 14
Barred Owl 2
Red-headed Woodpecker 2
Red-bellied Woodpecker 12
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker 2
Downy Woodpecker 12
Hairy Woodpecker 2
Northern Flicker 3
Pileated Woodpecker 4
Merlin 1
Blue Jay 10
American Crow 53
Fish Crow 3
crow sp. 9
Carolina Chickadee 15
Tufted Titmouse 6
White-breasted Nuthatch 4
Brown Creeper 1
Winter Wren 2
Carolina Wren 5
Golden-crowned Kinglet 1
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1
Eastern Bluebird 9
Hermit Thrush 2
American Robin 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler 2
Chipping Sparrow 1
Dark-eyed Junco 35
White-throated Sparrow 30
Song Sparrow 5
Swamp Sparrow 2
Northern Cardinal 14
Red-winged Blackbird 27
House Finch 2
American Goldfinch 8
The Monday Morning Birdwalk has been a weekly event at Huntley Meadows since
1985. It takes place every week, rain or shine (except during electrical
storms, strong winds, or icy trails), at 8AM (7AM from March 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 & Nancy Vehrs
Friends of Huntley Meadows Park
