As is usually the case on a Monday holiday, the gathering for the Huntley
Meadows Monday Morning Birdwalk was quite large. Today, 35 birders joined us
for the walk. We tallied 52 species. The highlights included a Swainson's
Thrush, all six of the Woodpecker species found at Huntley this time of year,
and both Wood Duck and Hooded Merganser family groups. We wish to pass along
our thanks to Norman Spurling and Nancy Tresp for opening their home for our
standard after-the-Walk breakfast. Their hospitality was delightful!
Wood Duck 22
Mallard 10
Hooded Merganser 11
Great Blue Heron 5
Great Egret 2
Green Heron 5
Turkey Vulture 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 2
Mourning Dove 6
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 4
Barred Owl 1
Chimney Swift 12
Ruby-throated Hummingbird 2
Red-headed Woodpecker 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker 11
Downy Woodpecker 6
Hairy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 2
Pileated Woodpecker 2
Eastern Wood-Pewee 3
Acadian Flycatcher 6
Eastern Phoebe 2
Great Crested Flycatcher 2
Eastern Kingbird 4
Red-eyed Vireo 8
Blue Jay 2
American Crow 2
Fish Crow 2
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 2
Tree Swallow 10
Barn Swallow 8
Carolina Chickadee 4
Tufted Titmouse 6
White-breasted Nuthatch 1
Carolina Wren 4
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 12
Eastern Bluebird 4
Swainson's Thrush 1
American Robin 4
Cedar Waxwing 8
Prothonotary Warbler 3
Common Yellowthroat 2
Northern Parula 1
Scarlet Tanager 1
Northern Cardinal 10
Indigo Bunting 3
Red-winged Blackbird 25
Common Grackle 25
Brown-headed Cowbird 1
Orchard Oriole 3
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
