We drew a big crowd today on the Huntley Meadows Monday Morning Birdwalk. We
estimate more than 50 birders were present on this Washington's Birthday
Holiday. We had a 7 woodpecker Day; great flocks of Mallards (70) Northern
Pintails (50), and Canada Geese (40).
Canada Goose 40
Wood Duck 2
Northern Shoveler 8
Gadwall 2
Mallard 70
American Black Duck 6
Northern Pintail 50
Green-winged Teal 2
Hooded Merganser 4
Mourning Dove 6
Ring-billed Gull 20
Great Blue Heron 3
Black Vulture 14
Turkey Vulture 2
Bald Eagle 3
Red-shouldered Hawk 3
Belted Kingfisher 2
Red-headed Woodpecker 3
Red-bellied Woodpecker 5
Downy Woodpecker 6
Hairy Woodpecker 2
Pileated Woodpecker 2
Northern Flicker 1
Blue Jay 2
American Crow 4
Fish Crow 1
crow sp. 10
Carolina Chickadee 6
Tufted Titmouse 3
Red-breasted Nuthatch 1
White-breasted Nuthatch 5
Brown Creeper 3
Carolina Wren 2
Eastern Bluebird 4
Hermit Thrush 3
American Robin 2
American Goldfinch 2
Dark-eyed Junco 2
White-throated Sparrow 20
Song Sparrow 3
Swamp Sparrow 1
Red-winged Blackbird 20
Rusty Blackbird 12
Northern Cardinal 3
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 October through April),
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
