Despite temperature readings in the high 30s and low 40s, it seemed bitterly
cold as we set off for today's Huntley Meadows Monday Morning Birdwalk. We
identified 49 species, with huge flocks of Common Grackles, Red-winged
Blackbirds, and Rusty Blackbirds getting the most attention. We were delighted
with the antics of Kinglets in trees at eye level, and the interesting
diversity of water fowl, even though the individual counts of each were
somewhat small. Birders interested in joining us are reminded that starting
with next week's walk (March 20), we will be adopting our summer hours,
begining at 7AM.
Canada Goose 11
Wood Duck 17
Mallard 4
Northern Shoveler 6
Green-winged Teal 2
Bufflehead 2
Hooded Merganser 7
Pied-billed Grebe 3
Great Blue Heron 3
Cooper's Hawk 1
Accipiter sp. 1
Bald Eagle 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 2
Red-tailed Hawk 1
American Coot 9
Ring-billed Gull 6
Mourning Dove 4
Red-headed Woodpecker 4
Red-bellied Woodpecker 9
Downy Woodpecker 7
Hairy Woodpecker 1
Pileated Woodpecker 2
Eastern Phoebe 2
Blue Jay 3
American Crow 4
Fish Crow 1
crow sp. 1
Tree Swallow 4
Carolina Chickadee 9
Tufted Titmouse 7
White-breasted Nuthatch 4
Brown Creeper 1
Carolina Wren 7
Golden-crowned Kinglet 6
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1
Eastern Bluebird 10
Hermit Thrush 1
American Robin 70
Fox Sparrow 3
White-throated Sparrow 35
Song Sparrow 3
Swamp Sparrow 4
Eastern Towhee 4
Northern Cardinal 12
Red-winged Blackbird 500
Rusty Blackbird 100
Common Grackle 1300
Brown-headed Cowbird 1
American Goldfinch 2
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
