Another dismal August birding morning at Huntley Meadows. Only 25 species
spotted by 8 birders on a humid, clear morning. Again this week, unusual
no-shows: Canada Geese - 0; Mallards - 0, American Robins - 0, shorebirds - 0.
The prominent attraction this week was dragon flies. So, few birds, but still a
great walk in the Huntley wetlands freshly inundated from yesterday's heavy
downpour. The birding highlight was a pair of Bobolinks in their fall plumage.
Since August is almost over, maybe the sightings will start going up soon.
Great Blue Heron 1
Great Egret 1
Green Heron 3
Ring-billed Gull 3
Mourning Dove 5
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 3
Ruby-throated Hummingbird 2
Downy Woodpecker 1
Pileated Woodpecker 1
Eastern Wood-Pewee 1
Eastern Phoebe 1
White-eyed Vireo 1
Blue Jay 1
Carolina Chickadee 6
White-breasted Nuthatch 1
Carolina Wren 4
House Wren 3
Gray Catbird 4
Common Yellowthroat 10
Northern Cardinal 3
Indigo Bunting 5
Bobolink 2
Red-winged Blackbird 1
Common Grackle 4
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
