Today's Huntley Meadows Monday Morning Birdwalk drew 23 birders on
a warm, humid morning. We identified 37 species - a number that seems
commensurate with previous mid-summer bird counts at Huntley. Our
top highlight seemed to be repeated unsuccessful plunges by a pair of
Osprey in the central wetland. It almost appeared that after 4 or 5
attempts, one of these birds repaired to a nearby snag, possibly to review
the instruction manual, for its next try proved successful.
Canada Goose 25
Wood Duck 10
Great Blue Heron 6
Green Heron 6
Turkey Vulture 1
Osprey 2
Red-shouldered Hawk 1
Solitary Sandpiper 2
Mourning Dove 3
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 1
Ruby-throated Hummingbird 2
Belted Kingfisher 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker 3
Downy Woodpecker 4
Pileated Woodpecker 1
Eastern Wood-Pewee 3
Acadian Flycatcher 4
Eastern Kingbird 1
Red-eyed Vireo 1
Blue Jay 1
American Crow 1
crow sp. 3
Tree Swallow 5
Barn Swallow 6
Carolina Chickadee 6
Tufted Titmouse 2
Carolina Wren 4
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 5
Wood Thrush 1
American Robin 3
Gray Catbird 2
Common Yellowthroat 5
Northern Cardinal 8
Indigo Bunting 1
Red-winged Blackbird 24
Common Grackle 10
House Finch 2
American Goldfinch 15
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 Glasgow
Friends of Huntley Meadows Park
