Listless summer doldrums seem to have struck the birding at Huntley Meadows.
The 12 birders who participated in this morning's Birdwalk were only able to
spot 39 species. Yesterday's report by Kurt Gaskill produced 56 species, so we
know birds are present. We just have to try harder. Of particular interest is
the complete absence of sparrows, in contrast to an abundance of Ruby-throated
Hummingbirds. The growing population of Little Blue Herons is impressive, with
11 seen this morning. Finally, we welcome back absent friends.
Mallard 3
Great Blue Heron 1
Great Egret 3
Snowy Egret 2
Little Blue Heron 11
Green Heron 3
Cooper's Hawk 2
Solitary Sandpiper 4
Laughing Gull 3
Mourning Dove 4
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 2
Chimney Swift 1
Ruby-throated Hummingbird 12
Red-bellied Woodpecker 2
Downy Woodpecker 2
Hairy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 5
Eastern Wood-Pewee 4
Eastern Phoebe 1
Great Crested Flycatcher 1
White-eyed Vireo 2
Red-eyed Vireo 2
Blue Jay 5
American Crow 1
Carolina Chickadee 3
Tufted Titmouse 3
White-breasted Nuthatch 3
Carolina Wren 6
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 2
Eastern Bluebird 6
American Robin 50
Gray Catbird 4
Northern Mockingbird 1
Brown Thrasher 1
Common Yellowthroat 2
Northern Cardinal 4
Red-winged Blackbird 4
Common Grackle 10
American Goldfinch 25
The Monday Morning birdwalk has been a weekly event at Huntley Meadows since
1985. It takes place every week, rain or shine, at 7 AM, 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. For questions
call the Park during normal business hours at (703) 768-2525.
Harry Glasgow
Friends of Huntley Meadows Park