It was hot and muggy for this morning's Huntley Meadows Monday Morning
Birdwalk. Nineteen birders made up our party, and 58 species were identified.
Our highlights included a Yellow-throated Warbler, we think three Hooded
Merganser families, a pair of Osprey fishing in the central pond, with one
dropping its catch and going back for more. Our typical summer residents have
settled in: Acadian Flycatchers, Red-eyed Vireos, Swainson's and Wood
Thrushes, and a few sandpipers.
Canada Goose 20
Wood Duck 4
American Black Duck 2
Mallard 9
Hooded Merganser 21
Great Blue Heron 2
Green Heron 5
Osprey 2
Bald Eagle 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 2
American Coot 1
Spotted Sandpiper 3
Least Sandpiper 1
Mourning Dove 5
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 4
Chimney Swift 5
Ruby-throated Hummingbird 2
Red-bellied Woodpecker 5
Downy Woodpecker 3
Hairy Woodpecker 1
Pileated Woodpecker 1
Eastern Wood-Pewee 7
Acadian Flycatcher 9
Great Crested Flycatcher 5
Eastern Kingbird 1
Red-eyed Vireo 5
Blue Jay 4
American Crow 5
Fish Crow 2
crow sp. 7
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 1
Tree Swallow 8
Barn Swallow 2
Carolina Chickadee 5
Tufted Titmouse 4
White-breasted Nuthatch 2
Carolina Wren 5
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 5
Swainson's Thrush 3
Wood Thrush 4
American Robin 18
Gray Catbird 1
Cedar Waxwing 24
Ovenbird 1
Northern Waterthrush 1
Prothonotary Warbler 3
Common Yellowthroat 12
Northern Parula 2
Yellow-throated Warbler 1
Eastern Towhee 2
Scarlet Tanager 3
Northern Cardinal 5
Indigo Bunting 1
Red-winged Blackbird 44
Common Grackle 30
Brown-headed Cowbird 1
Orchard Oriole 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 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
