With only 5 birders on today's Huntley Meadows Monday Morning Birdwalk, our
species totals were pretty dismal. We were only able to tally 23 species. The
highlight was the Monday Morning Group's first Green-winged Teals of the
season. Six female Teals were spotted in the Central Wetlands. It was pretty
dark at 7 this morning, so I'm going to initiate our 8 AM start time a bit
early this year. Starting on next week's walk, we will step off at 8. I know,
I know, Standard Time begins in 2 weeks, but I think we may be missing many
birds normally found near the beginning of the boardwalk by passing that area
so early. So, 8AM it is beginning next week.
Canada Goose 22
Wood Duck 2
Mallard 2
Green-winged Teal 1
Great Blue Heron 2
Greater Yellowlegs 1
Belted Kingfisher 2
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 1
Eastern Phoebe 1
Blue Jay 2
American Crow 53
Carolina Chickadee 20
Tufted Titmouse 20
Carolina Wren 4
Eastern Bluebird 15
Yellow-rumped Warbler 3
Eastern Towhee 2
Song Sparrow 10
Swamp Sparrow 4
White-throated Sparrow 10
Northern Cardinal 8
Red-winged Blackbird 100+
The Monday Morning Birdwalk has been a weekly event at Huntley Meadows since
1985. It takes place every week, rain or shine, at 7AM (8AM during November,
December, January and February), 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
