The Huntley Meadows Monday Morning Birdwalk drew 13 birders this morning, and
we
tallied 43 species. We welcomed guests from Merritt Island, Florida, and
Brigham Young University. Highlights this morning included our fishing Osprey
who has entertained us in the recent past with his unerring accuracy; a couple
of black Ducks; a male Eastern Bluebird with fresh azure plumage that sparkled
in the sunlight; and the flock of Green Herons who fly around the central
wetlands in a 'dawn patrol' formation.
Canada Goose 9
Wood Duck 2
American Black Duck 2
Mallard 8
Great Blue Heron 7
Great Egret 10
Green Heron 7
Osprey 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 1
Rock Pigeon 2
Mourning Dove 7
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 2
Chimney Swift 5
Ruby-throated Hummingbird 7
Red-bellied Woodpecker 2
Downy Woodpecker 2
Hairy Woodpecker 3
Eastern Wood-Pewee 3
Acadian Flycatcher 4
Eastern Phoebe 5
Great Crested Flycatcher 3
White-eyed Vireo 1
Red-eyed Vireo 1
Blue Jay 2
crow sp. 3
Purple Martin 3
Barn Swallow 12
Carolina Chickadee 3
Tufted Titmouse 6
White-breasted Nuthatch 3
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 2
Eastern Bluebird 3
American Robin 2
Gray Catbird 6
Brown Thrasher 1
Ovenbird 1
Common Yellowthroat 8
Northern Cardinal 9
Indigo Bunting 1
Red-winged Blackbird 30
Common Grackle 4
House Finch 3
American Goldfinch 6
The Monday Morning birdwalk has been a weekly event at Huntley Meadows since
1985. It takes place every week, rain or shine, at 7AM, 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
