This morning's Huntley Meadows Monday Morning Birdwalk started in beautiful
weather that slowly eased into a gentle rain. The 13 birders were able to spot
49 species with FOS sightings of a White-eyed Vireo and Blue-gray Gnatcatchers,
along with the sighting of a Virginia Rail and the call of a second, and the
Sora that have been reported recently. Other highlights included 2 singing
Hermit Thrushes, and exquisite Blue-winged Teal and Wood Ducks. It was a
beautiful morning even in the rain.
Canada Goose 21
Wood Duck 8
Mallard 16
Blue-winged Teal 2
Green-winged Teal 4
Pied-billed Grebe 1
Double-crested Cormorant 3
Great Blue Heron 1
Great Egret 1
Turkey Vulture 1
Virginia Rail 2
Sora 1
Greater Yellowlegs 3
Wilson's Snipe 6
Ring-billed Gull 3
Mourning Dove 4
Red-bellied Woodpecker 5
Downy Woodpecker 3
Hairy Woodpecker 2
Northern Flicker 1
Pileated Woodpecker 1
Eastern Phoebe 3
White-eyed Vireo 1
Blue Jay 2
American Crow 1
Fish Crow 2
Tree Swallow 7
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 4
Carolina Chickadee 20
Tufted Titmouse 12
White-breasted Nuthatch 4
Brown Creeper 1
Carolina Wren 6
Golden-crowned Kinglet 1
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 2
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 2
Eastern Bluebird 5
Hermit Thrush 2
American Robin 12
Northern Mockingbird 1
Brown Thrasher 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler 6
Song Sparrow 6
Swamp Sparrow 18
White-throated Sparrow 18
Northern Cardinal 9
Red-winged Blackbird 40
Brown-headed Cowbird 2
American Goldfinch 16
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. 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
