The bravest of the Huntley Meadows Monday Morning Birdwalk regulars showed up
this morning ready for cold, wet birding. There were 13 of us, and we tallied
33 species. The highlights included enormous populations of female Red-winged
Blackbirds; well over 100 commuting American and Fish Crows; and a Merlin
perched in one of the snags along the informal trail that parallels Barnyard
Run. It was cold, wet and breezy . . . but it is still better than work!
Canada Goose 35
Mallard 12
Great Egret 2
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 1
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Merlin 1
Mourning Dove 2
Red-bellied Woodpecker 4
Downy Woodpecker 3
Hairy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 9
Eastern Phoebe 1
Blue Jay 12
American Crow 150+
Fish Crow 25
Carolina Chickadee 12
Tufted Titmouse 20
White-breasted Nuthatch 5
Carolina Wren 5
Eastern Bluebird 12
American Robin 2
Northern Mockingbird 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler 5
Eastern Towhee 3
Song Sparrow 9
Swamp Sparrow 5
White-throated Sparrow 25
Northern Cardinal 3
Red-winged Blackbird 100+
Common Grackle 5
House Finch 3
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, 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
