????? Twelve birders enjoyed a beautiful Monday morning at Huntley Meadows
today. Hummingbirds, bluebirds, and Northern Rough-wing Swallows put on
impressive displays. A small group of Killdeer flew over the central wetlands
but kept moving on when they could not find mud flats. Osprey, kingfisher, and
Cooper's Hawk patrolled the marshland. The group saw a total of 38 species.
Mallard 1
Great Blue Heron 1
Great Egret 2
Green Heron 1
Osprey 1
Cooper's Hawk 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 1
Kildeer 4
Rock Pigeon 1
Mourning Dove 6
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 1
Chimney Swift 2
Ruby-throated Hummingbird 12
Belted Kingfisher 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker 3
Downy Woodpecker 2
Northern Flicker 5
Red-eyed Vireo 1
Blue Jay 5
American Crow 4
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 50
Carolina Chickadee 6
Tufted Titmouse 1
White-breasted Nuthatch 3
Carolina Wren 7
Eastern Bluebird 20
American Robin 9
Gray Catbird 5
Cedar Waxwing 4
Common Yellowthroat 6
Song Sparrow 2
Northern Cardinal 5
Blue Grosbeak 1
Red-winged Blackbird 60
Common Grackle 2
Brown-headed Cowbird 5
House Finch 6
American Goldfinch 40
Since 1985 The Monday Morning birdwalk has been a weekly event at Huntley
Meadows.? 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.
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