After I birded the park yesterday, one of the rangers told me that he saw a
LOGGERHEAD SHRIKE perched on the fence at the Bridle Trail parking lot on
Monday.
I birded the Bridle Trail and then led a Red-headed Woodpecker walk. The most
common birds were Turkey Vulture (34, incl. a flock of 17 after 5pm possibly
heading to roost), Blue Jay (26, hard to count, this may be too low),
Red-bellied Woodpecker (25), Mourning Dove (23 incl. a flock of 22) and No.
Flicker (13).
Many songbird migrants were scarce - 5 individuals or less of many species.
Red-headed Woodpeckers were active in the Walnut Grove, looks weren't great but
participants seemed satisfied of the looks we did get as the 2 immatures and 3
adults flew out and about. They seemed to be gathering food. I found 2 more
near the Contact Station later. 2 Red-headeds were near Gap Run on the E side
of the park.
Scott Baron
Fairfax, Va.
