Twenty-one hardy birders assembled for this morning's Huntley Meadows Monday
Morning Birdwalk. In temperatures in the mid-30s, with bright sunshine and a
brisk breeze, we identified 41 species. Our highlights included a duck of
unknown species, which, after much photography and consultation we decided was
probably a Mallard X Black Duck hybrid; two Savannah Sparrows in a mix of
Swamp, Song, and White-Throated sparrows; and a pair of Bald Eagles. One
birder got a glimpse a warbler-like bird with a plain, yellow breast. The
sighting was too fleeting to identify, but discussion following the walk
suggests this might have been a Pine Warbler or perhaps a Palm Warbler.
Canada Goose 220
Gadwall 10
American Wigeon 1
American Black Duck 4
Mallard 130
American Black Duck x Mallard (hybrid) 1
Northern Shoveler 30
Northern Pintail 15
Green-winged Teal 6
Hooded Merganser 12
Ruddy Duck 6
Great Blue Heron 3
Turkey Vulture 2
Bald Eagle 2
Red-shouldered Hawk 3
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Ring-billed Gull 4
Mourning Dove 25
Red-bellied Woodpecker 5
Downy Woodpecker 5
Northern Flicker 6
Blue Jay 2
American Crow 7
Carolina Chickadee 12
Tufted Titmouse 5
Red-breasted Nuthatch 1
White-breasted Nuthatch 12
Brown Creeper 1
Carolina Wren 3
Eastern Bluebird 6
American Robin 3
Northern Mockingbird 3
Savannah Sparrow 2
Song Sparrow 6
Swamp Sparrow 6
White-throated Sparrow 11
Dark-eyed Junco 5
Northern Cardinal 8
Red-winged Blackbird 13
House Finch 2
American Goldfinch 6
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 8AM (7AM from April through October),
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 GlasgowFriends of Huntley Meadows Park
