Today's Huntley Meadows Monday Morning Birdwalk was marked by a gray, rainy
setting, but still produced a respectable 42 species for 14 birders. Probably
the highlight was the freshly fledged Swallows of all observed species perched
on the branches of the "trees" planted in the wetland pond near the boardwalk
waiting to be fed, and the hard working parents bringing them insect treats.
Since most in our group are parents, we easily empathized with these busy
providers. We failed to hear or see the Prothonatory Warbler we have enjoyed
for the past couple of months, possibly because the brood has fledged, and
there may no longer be any reason to sing. Too bad.
Canada Goose 7
Mallard 1
Wild Turkey 2
Great Blue Heron 4
Great Egret 13
Green Heron 2
Osprey 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 1
Killdeer 1
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 3
Chimney Swift 5
Ruby-throated Hummingbird 2
Red-bellied Woodpecker 5
Downy Woodpecker 5
Hairy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 1
Pileated Woodpecker 1
Eastern Wood-Pewee 2
Acadian Flycatcher 6
Eastern Phoebe 2
Great Crested Flycatcher 2
White-eyed Vireo 1
Red-eyed Vireo 2
Blue Jay 1
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 9
Tree Swallow 24
Barn Swallow 15
Carolina Chickadee 6
Tufted Titmouse 5
White-breasted Nuthatch 3
Carolina Wren 4
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 7
Eastern Bluebird 6
American Robin 10
Common Yellowthroat 8
Song Sparrow 5
Northern Cardinal 12
Indigo Bunting 4
Red-winged Blackbird 40
Common Grackle 22
House Finch 4
American Goldfinch 5
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 from November
through March), 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
