Today's Huntley Meadows Monday Morning Birdwalk was marked by balmy weather,
lightly cloudy skies, and no breeze. 15 birders spotted 35 species, with
highlights being, 'The Ducks are Back!'. With the pond full of Mallards,
Northen Pintails, Northern Shovlers, and Green-winged Teal, it was a Huntley
scene of old. The only common species missing were Wood ducks and Hooded
Mergansers. Maybe next week. The air was full of the soft whistle of Eastern
Bluebirds, the distinctive call of a pair of Killdeer, and a great many
Sparrows of various types.
Canada Goose 21
American Black Duck 2
Mallard 65
Northern Shoveler 14
Northern Pintail 10
Green-winged Teal 6
Great Blue Heron 2
Red-shouldered Hawk 1
Killdeer 2
Ring-billed Gull 7
Mourning Dove 1
Belted Kingfisher 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker 6
Downy Woodpecker 9
Northern Flicker 6
Pileated Woodpecker 2
Blue Jay 3
American Crow 50
Fish Crow 6
Carolina Chickadee 25
Tufted Titmouse 20
White-breasted Nuthatch 5
Carolina Wren 8
Eastern Bluebird 15
Hermit Thrush 2
American Robin 9
Yellow-rumped Warbler 2
Chipping Sparrow 1
Song Sparrow 18
Swamp Sparrow 8
White-throated Sparrow 30
Dark-eyed Junco 2
Northern Cardinal 8
Red-winged Blackbird 100
American Goldfinch 16
The Monday Morning Birdwalk has been a weekly event at Huntley Meadows since
1985. It takes place every week, rain or shine, at 7AM (8AM during November,
December, January and February), 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. As winter approaches, unsafe conditions on
the trails and boardwalks may cause a last minute cancellation of the Walk.
Questions should be directed to Park staff during normal business hours at
(703)768-2525.
Harry Glasgow
Friends of Huntley Meadows Park
