Summer drones on as the 10 birders on this morning's Huntley Meadows Monday
Birdwalk endured another hot, humid, sunny day. These stalwarts counted only
34 species - a count, again, noted for what wasn't spotted as much as for what
was. Again today there were no Canada Geese, no Herons, no Mallards, and only
one lone shorebird. However, some highlights did occur: a Northern Parula was
seen near the tower. a Coopers Hawk flew over the wetlands, and 3 White-eyed
Vireos were easily seen darting in and out of willow trees on the north side of
boardwalk.
Cooper's Hawk 1
Greater Yellowlegs 1
Mourning Dove 4
Chimney Swift 12
Ruby-throated Hummingbird 5
Red-bellied Woodpecker 3
Downy Woodpecker 1
Hairy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 3
Pileated Woodpecker 5
Eastern Wood-Pewee 3
Acadian Flycatcher 2
Eastern Phoebe 1
White-eyed Vireo 3
Blue Jay 4
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 3
Carolina Chickadee 6
Tufted Titmouse 12
White-breasted Nuthatch 8
Carolina Wren 7
House Wren 2
Eastern Bluebird 10
American Robin 36
Gray Catbird 6
Brown Thrasher 1
Northern Parula 1
Common Yellowthroat 7
Eastern Towhee 2
Chipping Sparrow 1
Song Sparrow 2
Northern Cardinal 11
Indigo Bunting 1
Common Grackle 25
American Goldfinch 8
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
