This morning's Huntley Meadows Monday Morning Birdwalk attracted 22 birders
who spotted 51 species. There were no particularly significant sightings.
Perhaps our only noteworthy highlight was a pair of playful Osprey chasing each
other around the central wetlands.
Canada Goose 6
Wood Duck 6
American Black Duck 1
Mallard 6
Great Blue Heron 6
Great Egret 4
Green Heron 5
Osprey 3
Red-shouldered Hawk 2
Killdeer 3
Spotted Sandpiper 1
Solitary Sandpiper 3
Least Sandpiper 3
Pectoral Sandpiper 1
Mourning Dove 6
Chimney Swift 3
Ruby-throated Hummingbird 4
Belted Kingfisher 2
Red-bellied Woodpecker 2
Downy Woodpecker 6
Hairy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 1
Pileated Woodpecker 1
Eastern Wood-Pewee 3
Acadian Flycatcher 5
Eastern Phoebe 5
Eastern Kingbird 2
Red-eyed Vireo 1
American Crow 2
crow sp. 1
Tree Swallow 1
Barn Swallow 18
Carolina Chickadee 7
Tufted Titmouse 2
White-breasted Nuthatch 2
Carolina Wren 3
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 8
Eastern Bluebird 5
American Robin 15
Gray Catbird 4
European Starling 3
Common Yellowthroat 5
Song Sparrow 1
Scarlet Tanager 1
Northern Cardinal 6
Blue Grosbeak 1
Indigo Bunting 1
Red-winged Blackbird 6
Common Grackle 25
House Finch 1
American Goldfinch 12
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
