On a drizzly, 40 degree morning, 29 stalwart birders gathered for today's
Huntley Meadows Monday Morning Birdwalk We tallied 46 species with several
highlights: two Bald Eagles; a beautiful, posing Hermit Thrush seen by the
majority of the group; and a Merlin. A pretty good count given the conditions.
Canada Goose 400
Northern Shoveler 13
Gadwall 2
Mallard 58
Mallard (Domestic type) 58 Northern Pintail 13
Hooded Merganser 6
Great Blue Heron 2
Turkey Vulture 2
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1
Bald Eagle 2
Red-shouldered Hawk 1
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Ring-billed Gull 24
Mourning Dove 14
Barred Owl 1
Red-headed Woodpecker 3
Red-bellied Woodpecker 8
Downy Woodpecker 8
Hairy Woodpecker 2
Northern Flicker 4
Pileated Woodpecker 1
Merlin 1
Blue Jay 5
American Crow 7
Fish Crow 4
crow sp. 4
Carolina Chickadee 6
Tufted Titmouse 6
White-breasted Nuthatch 5
Brown Creeper 2
Carolina Wren 8
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1
Eastern Bluebird 7
Hermit Thrush 1
American Robin 1
Northern Mockingbird 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler 2
Dark-eyed Junco 5
White-throated Sparrow 10
Song Sparrow 13
Swamp Sparrow 5
Northern Cardinal 6
Red-winged Blackbird 50
American Goldfinch 4
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
Nancy VehrsFriends of Huntley Meadows Park
