A crowd of nearly 30 birders turned out for this morning's Huntley Meadows
Monday Morning Birdwalk, and we spotted 41 species. The Red -headed Woodpecker
population atHuntley is growing steadily. We spotted7 birds in this species
including at least one immature. As the central wetlands gradually refills,
theducks are arriving, and a Savannah Sparrow highlighted the large
Sparrowgroup. Late fall is anticipating a greatwinter at Huntley with the
enlarged water surface and drought driven vegetationgrowth promising some great
winter birdsCanada Goose 90
American Black Duck 4
Mallard 43
Northern Shoveler 6
Northern Pintail 1
Green-winged Teal 3
Great Blue Heron 3
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1
Accipiter sp. 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 2
Ring-billed Gull 4
gull sp. 1
Mourning Dove 30
Barred Owl 1
Red-headed Woodpecker 7
Red-bellied Woodpecker 5
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker 1
Downy Woodpecker 6
Northern Flicker 4
Pileated Woodpecker 3
Blue Jay 12
American Crow 4
Fish Crow 5
crow sp. 4
Carolina Chickadee 10
Tufted Titmouse 3
White-breasted Nuthatch 3
Brown Creeper 1
Carolina Wren 5
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 2
Eastern Bluebird 12
American Robin 9
Dark-eyed Junco 2
White-throated Sparrow 15
Savannah Sparrow 1
Song Sparrow 5
Swamp Sparrow 4
Eastern Towhee 2
Northern Cardinal 7
Red-winged Blackbird 75
Common Grackle 6
American Goldfinch 15
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 8AM (7AM from April through October),
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
