We only saw the Nighthawk for maybe ten seconds before it disappeared behind
some trees.? There was a Sharpie in the area, so perhaps the Nighthawk had been
disturbed from its roost.
Larry Meade
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From: John Fox <jjfoxfox@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: va-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Sat, Oct 3, 2009 9:16 pm
Subject: Re: [Va-bird] NVBC at Huntley Meadows Park 10/3/09: Red-headed
Woodpecker Show
Larry and all,?
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Curious about the Nighthawk flying midday. I saw that in South Dakota in
June a few years ago and, once I got over the surprise, figured it was
related to breeding. But I really don't know. Anyone know what the deal is??
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Thanks,?
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John Fox?
Arlington?
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uberlarry@xxxxxxx wrote:?
Twelve birders came out for a Northern Virginia Bird Club walk at
Huntley Meadows. The highlight of the trip was a great performance by
the flying Redheaded Woodpecker family that has taken up residence in
the area of the tall snags down the informal trail past the
observation tower. We watched two adults and four juveniles fly back
and forth while keeping up a steady stream of chatter. They also
obligingly posed for us allowing us to get excellent looks at them.
Other birds of note include a Common Nighthawk flying around in broad
daylight, several Swamp Sparrows, a Winter Wren, and many Eastern
Bluebirds. Two birders from the group came across an Ovenbird and a
Wood Thrush near the Visitor Center.?
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Larry Meade?
Vienna, VA?
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Location: Huntley Meadows Park - CMN04?
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Observation date: 10/3/09?
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Number of species: 36?
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Canada Goose 18?
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Great Blue Heron 1?
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Great Egret 1?
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Turkey Vulture 1?
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Sharp-shinned Hawk 2?
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King Rail 1?
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Mourning Dove 5?
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Common Nighthawk 1?
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Chimney Swift 15?
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Ruby-throated Hummingbird 1?
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Red-headed Woodpecker 6?
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Red-bellied Woodpecker 5?
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Downy Woodpecker 3?
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Northern Flicker 8?
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Pileated Woodpecker 1?
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Eastern Wood-Pewee 1?
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Eastern Phoebe 7?
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Blue Jay 6?
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Carolina Chickadee 16?
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Tufted Titmouse 12?
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White-breasted Nuthatch 6?
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Carolina Wren 12?
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Winter Wren 1?
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Eastern Bluebird 30?
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Wood Thrush 1?
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American Robin 40?
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Gray Catbird 5?
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Ovenbird 1?
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Common Yellowthroat 2?
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Eastern Towhee 1?
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Song Sparrow 4?
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Swamp Sparrow 5?
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Northern Cardinal 16?
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Indigo Bunting 2?
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Red-winged Blackbird 60?
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American Goldfinch 10?
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