There were 15 birders on this morning's Huntley Meadows Monday Morning
Birdwalk, and not even twice as many bird species. The day started with heavy
fog which burned off as the morning progressed. I'm going to blame the fog on
obscuring the birds, thus reducing our output to 28 species. There were
highlights, however: we spotted a large flock of Wilson's Snipe and one, lone
male Northern Shovler. As one would expect, our sparrow population is
mushrooming, but we have yet to see our first Junco. Odd, given that they have
been spotted throughout the County.
Canada Goose 13
Mallard 12
Northern Shoveler 1
Great Blue Heron 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 1
Sora 1
Wilson's Snipe 13
Belted Kingfisher 2
Red-bellied Woodpecker 5
Downy Woodpecker 4
Hairy Woodpecker 2
Northern Flicker 9
Pileated Woodpecker 1
Blue Jay 10
American Crow 1
crow sp. 1
Carolina Chickadee 15
Tufted Titmouse 6
White-breasted Nuthatch 1
Carolina Wren 3
Eastern Bluebird 10
American Robin 1
Song Sparrow 11
Swamp Sparrow 2
White-throated Sparrow 20
Northern Cardinal 15
Red-winged Blackbird 200+
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, 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. As winter approaches, unsafe conditions on
the trails and boardwalks may cause a last minute cancellation of the Walk.
Questions should be directed to Park staff during normal business hours at
(703)768-2525.
Harry Glasgow
Friends of Huntley Meadows Park
