Well, everything appears to be back to normal! After two weeks of
disheartening birding, this morning's Huntley Meadows Monday Morning birdwalk
was alive with 45 species, 18 birders, and beautiful weather. The Monday
holiday probably accounts for the large number of birders, and the recent
weather front may account for the birds. Several highlights this morning
included Yellow Chats, American Kestrel, juvenile Blue Grosbeaks in mid molt,
and three Empidonax flycatchers.
Canada Goose 11
Great Egret 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 1
American Kestrel 1
Gull Species 1
Rock Pigeon 40
Mourning Dove 5
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 2
Ruby-throated Hummingbird 9
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Downy Woodpecker 3
Hairy Woodpecker 2
Northern Flicker 3
Pileated Woodpecker 1
Eastern Wood-Pewee 2
Great Crested Flycatcher 1
Empidonax Flycatchers 3
White-eyed Vireo 4
Red-eyed Vireo 2
American Crow 2
Tree Swallow 2
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 1
Carolina Chickadee 7
Tufted Titmouse 1
White-breasted Nuthatch 5
Carolina Wren 8
House Wren 3
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 2
Eastern Bluebird 4
Wood Thrush 1
American Robin 20
Gray Catbird 6
Brown Thrasher 1
Black-and-white Warbler 1
Common Yellowthroat 3
Yellow-breasted Chat 2
Scarlet Tanager 1
Northern Cardinal 12
Blue Grosbeak 3
Indigo Bunting 3
Red-winged Blackbird 1
American Goldfinch 10
House Sparrow 2
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
