The steady rain shower reduced both the number of birds and the number of
birders on today's Huntley Meadows Monday Morning Birdwalk. Last week 38
birders tallied 87 species of birds. This morning 11 birders identified 47
species. Despite this fact, we did spot some interesting highlights.
Gray-cheeked, Swainson's, and Wood Thrushes were all heard - but not seen. The
Warbler population was down from last week's 19 species to 3 this morning. One
supposes that last week's cold fronts provided the impetus to continue
migrating north.
Canada Goose 6
Wood Duck 14
Mallard 12
Hooded Merganser 9
Great Blue Heron 5
Green Heron 1
Spotted Sandpiper 1
Mourning Dove 7
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 1
Chimney Swift 9
Red-bellied Woodpecker 3
Downy Woodpecker 2
Hairy Woodpecker 2
Eastern Wood-Pewee 5
Acadian Flycatcher 3
Empidonax sp. 1
Eastern Phoebe 2
Great Crested Flycatcher 4
Yellow-throated Vireo 1
Red-eyed Vireo 2
Blue Jay 2
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 8
Tree Swallow 25
Barn Swallow 30
Carolina Chickadee 4
Tufted Titmouse 6
White-breasted Nuthatch 5
Carolina Wren 3
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 1
Eastern Bluebird 1
Gray-cheeked Thrush 1
Swainson's Thrush 1
Wood Thrush 1
American Robin 3
European Starling 1
Prothonotary Warbler 3
Common Yellowthroat 2
Yellow-rumped Warbler 1
Eastern Towhee 1
Northern Cardinal 6
Indigo Bunting 2
Red-winged Blackbird 20
Common Grackle 14
Brown-headed Cowbird 2
Orchard Oriole 1
House Finch 1
American Goldfinch 1
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
