This morning's Huntley Meadows Monday Morning Birdwalk attracted 14 birders who
spotted 36 species. There were few highlights, but the subtle shift in seasons
is observable. Birds not seen over the summer are turning up - 10
Yellow-rumped Warblers were seen; a Wilson's Snipe; and a couple of
Ruby-crowned Kinglets made their appearance. Birders this weekend reported
Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers at Huntley, although we didn't see any today. We are
anticipating the arrival of our winter populations of Creepers, Juncos, and
White-throated Sparrows, as well as all the ducks.
Canada Goose 20
Wood Duck 1
Mallard 3
Cooper's Hawk 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 1
Wilson's Snipe 1
Rock Pigeon 25
Mourning Dove 3
Red-Bellied Woodpecker 7
Downy Woodpecker 2
Northern Flicker 12
Pileated Woodpecker 1
Eastern Phoebe 1
Blue Jay 12
American Crow 4
Fish Crow 4
Carolina Chickadee 8
Tufted Titmouse 10
White-breasted Nuthatch 3
Carolina Wren 10
House Wren 1
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 2
Eastern Bluebird 8
American Robin 8
Gray Catbird 9
Brown Thrasher 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler 10
Palm Warbler 4
Common Yellowthroat 8
Eastern Towhee 2
Song Sparrow 4
Northern Cardinal 12
Indigo Bunting 3
Red-winged Blackbird 150
Common Grackle 2
American Goldfinch 12
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
