Perhaps it was a combination of, 1-A beautiful spring morning, 2- The first day
of school spring break, and, 3 - the recent publicity in the Washington
Post, but 24 birders turned out for this morning's Huntley Meadows Monday
Morning Birdwalk. The last large turnout like this that I recall was when
David Sibley joined the walk and over 40 showed up. The group was not
disappointed as they spotted 50 species, with the number one highlight being
the two American Bitterns that have been regularly reported in the past ten
days. Perhaps this pair will nest here - one can only hope. Other highlights
were a large flock of Wilson's Snipes and two pair of exquisitely beautiful
Wood Ducks.
Canada Goose 26
Wood Duck 4
Mallard 8
Blue-winged Teal 2
Northern Shoveler 6
Green-winged Teal 75
Ring-necked Duck 2
Hooded Merganser 2
American Bittern 2
Great Blue Heron 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 2
American Coot 7
Killdeer 8
Greater Yellowlegs 3
Lesser Yellowlegs 1
Wilson's Snipe 27
Ring-billed Gull 100
Mourning Dove 4
Red-bellied Woodpecker 3
Downy Woodpecker 6
Hairy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 3
Pileated Woodpecker 3
Eastern Phoebe 2
Blue Jay 4
American Crow 1
Tree Swallow 20
Carolina Chickadee 12
Tufted Titmouse 5
White-breasted Nuthatch 7
Carolina Wren 5
Golden-crowned Kinglet 1
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 3
Eastern Bluebird 4
American Robin 11
Brown Thrasher 2
European Starling 8
Yellow-rumped Warbler 10
Eastern Towhee 1
Field Sparrow 3
Song Sparrow 10
Swamp Sparrow 20
White-throated Sparrow 8
Dark-eyed Junco 5
Northern Cardinal 5
Red-winged Blackbird 50
Rusty Blackbird 200
Common Grackle 2
Brown-headed Cowbird 3
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, 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.
Harry Glasgow
Friends of Huntley Meadows Park
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