Today we experienced one of the more spectacular days on the Huntley Meadows
Monday Morning Birdwalk. Whether it was the extremely large group of birders
(40), or the near record numbers of species counted (78), it was quite a day.
Our highlights included 14 species of Wood Warbler; increased numbers of
shorebirds brought about, perhaps, by the lowered water levels; and the
sighting of 3 Virginia Rails, with two acting and grunting in ways that suggest
courtship. We can hope.
Canada Goose 28
Wood Duck 9
Mallard 14
Blue-winged Teal 2
Hooded Merganser 22 With about 10 young
Great Blue Heron 5
Green Heron 2
Turkey Vulture 1
Osprey 2
Red-shouldered Hawk 1
Virginia Rail 3
American Coot 2
Spotted Sandpiper 3
Solitary Sandpiper 13
Greater Yellowlegs 2
Lesser Yellowlegs 6
Least Sandpiper 6
Wilson's Snipe 3
Mourning Dove 4Yellow-billed Cuckoo 4
Barred Owl 1
Chimney Swift 5
Ruby-throated Hummingbird 3
Red-bellied Woodpecker 4
Downy Woodpecker 1
Hairy Woodpecker 2
Pileated Woodpecker 3
Acadian Flycatcher 2
Great Crested Flycatcher 2
Eastern Kingbird 1
Red-eyed Vireo 12
Blue Jay 13
American Crow 3
Fish Crow 4
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 4
Purple Martin 1
Tree Swallow 20
Barn Swallow 8
Carolina Chickadee 6
Tufted Titmouse 3
White-breasted Nuthatch 3
Carolina Wren 3
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 15
Eastern Bluebird 1
Veery 1
Hermit Thrush 1
Wood Thrush 3
American Robin 6
Gray Catbird 4
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling 4
Ovenbird 3
Northern Waterthrush 2
Black-and-white Warbler 3
Prothonotary Warbler 1
Common Yellowthroat 15
American Redstart 1
Northern Parula 3
Yellow Warbler 1
Blackpoll Warbler 1
Black-throated Blue Warbler 2
Palm Warbler 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler 4
Black-throated Green Warbler 2
Canada Warbler 1
Eastern Towhee 1
Chipping Sparrow 1
Song Sparrow 1
Swamp Sparrow 2
White-throated Sparrow 10
Scarlet Tanager 1
Northern Cardinal 8
Rose-breasted Grosbeak 1
Red-winged Blackbird 25
Rusty Blackbird 2
Common Grackle 10
Brown-headed Cowbird 2
American Goldfinch 4
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 GlasgowFriends of Huntley Meadows Park
