An unusually large gathering of over 35 birders joined the Huntley Meadows
Monday morning Birdwalk today and totaled 45 species. It was a warm, sunny
day, with signs of fall prominent everywhere. Highlights of today's walk
included a very large group of Chimney Swifts swooping around from the water
surface to altitudes of hundreds of feet; 3 very handsome Brown Thrashers
openly showing off at the water's edge; a large number of Wood Ducks flying and
swimming around the Central Wetland. The two or three males were in full
plumage. An impressive sight.
Canada Goose 32
Wood Duck 39
Great Blue Heron 5
Great Egret 3
Green Heron 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 1
Killdeer 1
Ring-billed Gull 2
Mourning Dove 14
Barred Owl 3
Chimney Swift 100
Ruby-throated Hummingbird 1
Belted Kingfisher 2
Red-headed Woodpecker 2
Red-bellied Woodpecker 6
Downy Woodpecker 4
Hairy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 10
Pileated Woodpecker 5
Acadian Flycatcher 1
Eastern Phoebe 6
Blue Jay 9
American Crow 2
Fish Crow 2
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 16
Tree Swallow 2
Carolina Chickadee 4
Tufted Titmouse 10
White-breasted Nuthatch 4
Carolina Wren 6
Eastern Bluebird 9
American Robin 25
Gray Catbird 4
Brown Thrasher 3
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling 2
Black-and-white Warbler 1
Common Yellowthroat 3
American Redstart 1
Magnolia Warbler 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler 4
Song Sparrow 1
Northern Cardinal 6
Red-winged Blackbird 29
American Goldfinch 8
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 7AM (8AM from November through March),
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 GlasgowFriends of Huntley Meadows Park
