Today's cold and frosty weather could not deter our stalwart birders, as 30
showed up in the dark for the Huntley Meadows Monday Morning Birdwalk. We
tallied 52 species with several unusual species: our bird of the day was a
Common Raven, seen and heard. Other birds uncommon to Huntley included a small
group of Lincoln Sparrows, three blackpoll Warblers, and one Red-breasted
Nuthatch. Some editing scenes included a Coopers Hawk pursuing a small group
of Belted Kingfishers just off the surface of the central wetland. It was
cold, bright and invigorating! Birders are reminded that our starting hour
will be at 8AM beginning on November 5
Canada Goose 13
Mallard 36
Northern Pintail 3
Mourning Dove 6
Killdeer 1
Pectoral Sandpiper 2
Greater Yellowlegs 3
Laughing Gull 3
Great Blue Heron 4
Cooper's Hawk 1
Bald Eagle 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 5
Belted Kingfisher 3
Red-headed Woodpecker 5
Red-bellied Woodpecker 5
Downy Woodpecker 5
Hairy Woodpecker 2
Pileated Woodpecker 4
woodpecker sp. 7
Eastern Phoebe 4
Blue-headed Vireo 1
Blue Jay 13
American Crow 10
Fish Crow 2
crow sp. 20
Common Raven 1
Carolina Chickadee 3
Red-breasted Nuthatch 1
White-breasted Nuthatch 4
Winter Wren 2
Carolina Wren 6
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 3
Eastern Bluebird 24
American Robin 9
Purple Finch 3
American Goldfinch 16
Chipping Sparrow 1
Field Sparrow 1
Dark-eyed Junco 1
White-throated Sparrow 4
Song Sparrow 8
Lincoln's Sparrow 3
Swamp Sparrow 5
Red-winged Blackbird 300
Brown-headed Cowbird 1
Rusty Blackbird 1
Common Grackle 300
Common Yellowthroat 1
Blackpoll Warbler 3
Palm Warbler 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler 12
Northern Cardinal 7
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 GlasgowNancy VehrsFriends of Huntley Meadows Park
