I am eternally grateful to the many friends of Huntley Meadows Park who have
helped with compiling these last several weeks of reports during my
hospitalization. One cannot know the depths of friendships until these kinds of
situations arise. Thank you.
Twelve birders braved Arctic temperatures to record 35 species to ring in the
new year. The central wetland was frozen and no ducks were seen. However, all
seven woodpecker species were documented as well as three hermit thrushes and
two barred owls.
Canada Goose 72
Bald Eagle 1
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Ring-billed Gull 7
Mourning Dove 11
Barred Owl 2
Red-headed Woodpecker 2
Red-bellied Woodpecker 7
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker 1
Downy Woodpecker 9
Hairy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 5
Pileated Woodpecker 2
Blue Jay 6
American Crow 14
Fish Crow 3
Carolina Chickadee 13
Tufted Titmouse 12
White-breasted Nuthatch 7
Brown Creeper 3
Winter Wren 1
Carolina Wren 2
Golden-crowned Kinglet 6
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1
Eastern Bluebird 6
Hermit Thrush 3
American Robin 3
Yellow-rumped Warbler 3
Dark-eyed Junco 9
White-throated Sparrow 40
Song Sparrow 3
Swamp Sparrow 1
Northern Cardinal 10
Red-winged Blackbird 17
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 March 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 Glasgow
Friends of Huntley Meadows Park
