The first Huntley Meadows Monday Morning Birdwalk in June anticipated the
quietness that is often the main feature of Huntley in the summer. Our species
count was down, and the numbers of individuals within each species was
generally down. Our group of 18 birders was disappointed with only 41 species
counted. We still had highlights, however, which included a group of 4 Osprey
cruising over the wetlands and Eastern Kingbirds busy bringing caterpillars to
a nest full of chicks.
Canada Goose 114
Wood Duck 24
Mallard 4
Hooded Merganser 12
Great Blue Heron 4
Great Egret 1
Green Heron 1
Osprey 4
Red-shouldered Hawk 3
Shorebird Sp 5
Mourning Dove 1
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 1
Chimney Swift 7
Ruby-throated Hummingbird 2
Red-bellied Woodpecker 4
Downy Woodpecker 4
Pileated Woodpecker 2
Eastern Wood-Pewee 8
Acadian Flycatcher 7
Great Crested Flycatcher 3
Eastern Kingbird 4
Red-eyed Vireo 2
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 5
Tree Swallow 20
Barn Swallow 6
Carolina Chickadee 12
Tufted Titmouse 6
White-breasted Nuthatch 1
Carolina Wren 5
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 6
Eastern Bluebird 1
Wood Thrush 2
American Robin 7
Northern Mockingbird 1
Cedar Waxwing 12
Prothonotary Warbler 2
Common Yellowthroat 5
Song Sparrow 1
Northern Cardinal 10
Red-winged Blackbird 25
Common Grackle 5
The Monday Morning Birdwalk has been a weekly event at Huntley Meadows since
1985. It takes place every week, rain or shine (except during electrical
storms, strong winds, or icy trails), 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
