More than 25 birders gathered for today's Memorial Day edition of the Huntley
Meadows Monday Morning Birdwalk. We spotted 61 species, with some highlights
being a Warbling Vireo and Yellow-throated Vireo seen near the tower. A Least
Bittern was clearly heard in the wetland as well. We would like to thank Sally
Lindfors and David Keegan for hosting the group for the traditional post
birding breakfast, and to the many birders who brought some very delicious
offerings for the breakfast.
Canada Goose 35
Wood Duck 7
American Black Duck 1
Mallard 4
Hooded Merganser 7
Least Bittern 1
Great Blue Heron 3
Great Egret 1
Green Heron 6
Turkey Vulture 2
Osprey 4
Bald Eagle 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 3
American Coot 1
Mourning Dove 3
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 1
Chimney Swift 3
Ruby-throated Hummingbird 2
Belted Kingfisher 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker 5
Downy Woodpecker 5
Hairy Woodpecker 2
Northern Flicker 1
Pileated Woodpecker 2
Eastern Wood-Pewee 2
Acadian Flycatcher 9
Willow Flycatcher 1
Great Crested Flycatcher 2
Yellow-throated Vireo 1
Warbling Vireo 2
Red-eyed Vireo 8
Blue Jay 1
American Crow 1
Fish Crow 1
crow sp. 1
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 2
Tree Swallow 10
Barn Swallow 10
Carolina Chickadee 6
Tufted Titmouse 2
White-breasted Nuthatch 2
Carolina Wren 1
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 20
Eastern Bluebird 2
Wood Thrush 1
American Robin 6
Gray Catbird 2
Cedar Waxwing 10
Prothonotary Warbler 1
Common Yellowthroat 10
American Redstart 1
Eastern Towhee 1
Chipping Sparrow 1
Song Sparrow 2
Northern Cardinal 6
Blue Grosbeak 1
Red-winged Blackbird 50
Common Grackle 20
Brown-headed Cowbird 2
House Finch 1
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
