This morning's Huntley Meadows Monday Morning Birdwalk produced some
interesting sightings, and some interesting absences. Twenty-five birders
gathered at the Huntley parking lot and reveled in the ethereal music of a few
Wood Thrushes before we set out. Some of our standout identifications today
included a pair of Wild Turkeys, several Wood Warblers including two Tennessee
Warblers, and a couple of Warbling Vireos. Noted for their nonappearance this
morning were any species of Sparrow, Shorebird, or Gull.
Canada Goose 14
Wood Duck 6
Mallard 20
Hooded Merganser 2
Wild Turkey 2
Great Blue Heron 3
Green Heron 2
Black Vulture 1
Osprey 2
Red-shouldered Hawk 1
American Coot 1
Mourning Dove 2
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 4
Barred Owl 2
Chimney Swift 2
Ruby-throated Hummingbird 4
Red-bellied Woodpecker 5
Downy Woodpecker 3
Hairy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 2
Pileated Woodpecker 2
Eastern Wood-Pewee 1
Acadian Flycatcher 8
Great Crested Flycatcher 2
Warbling Vireo 2
Red-eyed Vireo 10
Blue Jay 2
American Crow 2
crow sp. 1
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 10
Tree Swallow 8
Barn Swallow 3
Carolina Chickadee 6
Tufted Titmouse 4
White-breasted Nuthatch 1
Carolina Wren 2
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 16
Eastern Bluebird 3
Swainson's Thrush 1
Hermit Thrush 1
Wood Thrush 4
American Robin 8
Gray Catbird 1
Cedar Waxwing 37
Ovenbird 1
Prothonotary Warbler 1
Tennessee Warbler 2
Common Yellowthroat 10
Northern Parula 2
Yellow-rumped Warbler 1
Northern Cardinal 5
Rose-breasted Grosbeak 1
Red-winged Blackbird 50
Common Grackle 12
Brown-headed Cowbird 1
American Goldfinch 10
House Sparrow 1
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
