Hello, birders.
I checked out the Hunter-Hacor tract in western Fairfax Co. this morning. I
was very tired after a DC Big Day yesterday, thus I got a late start. And I
had to leave for another commitment after an hour so I didn't get to explore
the area very thoroughly.
This undeveloped piece of Fairfax Co. parkland shows a lot of promise birdwise.
And it's only 10 minutes from my apt. I wish I had visited this place a long
time ago. I will try to visit much more often from now on, esp. if gas prices
remain very high.
Top birds: one each of the following species: SOLITARY SANDPIPER, NORTHERN
BOBWHITE, GRASSHOPPER SPARROW (probable, distant song) and BOBOLINK. I didn't
see the sandpiper until it I flushed it. It flew up from along a little stream
and headed north. Common birds included FIELD SPARROW, EASTERN TOWHEE and
PRAIRIE WARBLER.
To the south lies Elklick Woodlands. Some quick stops along the road produced
many neotropical migrants like BLACKPOLL and YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLERS.
These parks are located along Pleasant Valley Rd. The small parking area for
the Hunter-Hacor tract is marked by a sign that reads "Sully Woodlands."
Scott Baron
Fairfax, Va.
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