Nine birders took the weekly Huntley Meadows Monday Morning birdwalk today.
Temperatures in the mid-20s and a light breeze caused all to bundle up.
Highlights were several Eastern Bluebirds exploring potential nesting cavities
giving all a prospect of an early Spring, and two Bald eagles (adult and
immature) flying overhead causing quite a stir with the large flock of
Ring-billed Gulls resting on the central pond ice.
Canada Goose 35
Wood Duck 1
Gadwall 2
American Wigeon 1
American Black Duck 5
Mallard 40
Northern Shoveler 15
Northern Pintail 40
Green-winged Teal 150
Ring-necked Duck 1
Hooded Merganser 4
Bald Eagle 2
Killdeer 1
Ring-billed Gull 130
Mourning Dove 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker 5
Downy Woodpecker 2
Northern Flicker 3
Pileated Woodpecker 1
American Crow 6
Carolina Chickadee 9
Tufted Titmouse 5
Brown Creeper 1
Carolina Wren 4
Eastern Bluebird 7
American Robin 6
Yellow-rumped Warbler 1
Song Sparrow 12
Swamp Sparrow 1
White-throated Sparrow 1
Dark-eyed Junco 8
Northern Cardinal 1
Red-winged Blackbird 11
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. Note that occasionally icy
conditions on the trail may cause cancellation of the walk at the last moment.
Birders meet in the parking lot at the Park's entrance at 3701 Lockheed Blvd,
Alexandria, VA. Those with questions should call the Park during normal
business hours at (703) 768-2525.
Harry Glasgow
Friends of Huntley Meadows Park
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