Nine birders made up the Huntley Meadows walk this morning. Neither the fierce
storms of the night before, nor the threat of still more rain hampered these
dedicated birders from their pursuit. The storms, however, might have
dissuaded the birds, as there were only 41 species sighted. The water levels
in the central wetland were as high as have been seen in several years, and
evidence of waves of water washing over the boardwalk testify to the ferocity
of the storms.
Canada Goose - 6
Mallard - 6
Great Blue Heron - 6
Great Egret - 3
Green Heron - 5
Mourning Dove - 2
Yellow-billed Cuckoo - 3
Chimney Swift - 6
Ruby-throated Hummingbird - 1
Downy Woodpecker - 2
Acadian Flycatcher - 4
Eastern Wood Peewee - 2
Eastern Phoebe - 3
Red-eyed Vireo - 3
Purple Martin - 2
Tree Swallow - 16
Northern Rough-winged Swallow - 3
Barn Swallow - 10
Carolina Chickadee - 3
Tufted Titmouse - 7
White-breasted Nuthatch - 2
Carolina Wren - 5
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher - 2
Eastern Bluebird - 4
Wood Thrush - 2
American Robin - 9
Cedar Waxwing - 5
Common Yellowthroat - 6
Scarlet Tanager - 1
Song Sparrow - 3
Northern Cardinal - 5
Indigo Bunting - 2
Red-winged Blackbird - 25+
Common Grackle - 6
Brown-headed Cowbird - 2
House Finch - 3
American Goldfinch - 3
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 at (703) 768-2525.
Harry Glasgow
Friends of Huntley Meadows Park
