A beautiful morning greeted a large gathering of over 30 birders on today's
Huntley Meadows Monday Morning Birdwalk. We tallied 46 species, with not too
many highlights, however. We counted only 4 species of Warbler in the days of
many species seen at neighboring birding spots. We did witness a skirmish
between a PileatedWoodpecker and a Cooper's Hawk which produced some excitement
but no outcome. The Autumn Equinox arrives this coming Thursday, 22 September,
at about 4 PM, bringing us into seasons of change in our tallies. Join us and
witness these changes every Monday at 7 AM (8AM beginning sometime in
November). We look forward to seeing you then.
Canada Goose 7
Wood Duck 25
Mallard 1
Great Blue Heron 6
Great Egret 2
Green Heron 1
Cooper's Hawk 1
Bald Eagle 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 1
Mourning Dove 14
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 1
Chimney Swift 12
Belted Kingfisher 3
Red-headed Woodpecker 3
Red-bellied Woodpecker 8
Downy Woodpecker 3
Hairy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 2
Pileated Woodpecker 2
Eastern Wood-Pewee 1
Acadian Flycatcher 4
Eastern Phoebe 3
Great Crested Flycatcher 2
White-eyed Vireo 1
Blue Jay 8
Fish Crow 2
crow sp. 2
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 16
Tree Swallow 5
Carolina Chickadee 9
Tufted Titmouse 7
White-breasted Nuthatch 2
Carolina Wren 6
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 1
Eastern Bluebird 3
American Robin 30
Gray Catbird 6
Black-and-white Warbler 1
Common Yellowthroat 5
American Redstart 1
Chestnut-sided Warbler 1
Eastern Towhee 1
Northern Cardinal 6
Red-winged Blackbird 12
American Goldfinch 8
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
