The Huntley Meadows Monday Morning Birdwalk hosted 10 birders on this cool,
clear morning. We spotted 35 species, with the highlight being a Merlin seen
hunting in the area west of the tower. Other notable sightings included a
fairly large flock of Eastern Bluebirds, 5 of the 7 Woodpecker species found at
Huntley, and about 15 Yellow-rumped Warblers. Noted also was the absence or
low numbers of American Robins, shorebirds, and herons. The latter probably
because of the lack of water in the wetlands.
Canada Goose 30
Great Blue Heron 1
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1
Cooper's Hawk 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 1
Merlin 1
Greater Yellowlegs 1
Rock Pigeon 1
Mourning Dove 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker 3
Downy Woodpecker 4
Northern Flicker 6
Pileated Woodpecker 1
Eastern Phoebe 1
Blue Jay 8
American Crow 18
Carolina Chickadee 11
Tufted Titmouse 10
White-breasted Nuthatch 4
Carolina Wren 7
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 3
Eastern Bluebird 16
Gray Catbird 1
Northern Mockingbird 4
Yellow-rumped Warbler 15
Eastern Towhee 7
Field Sparrow 1
Song Sparrow 20
Swamp Sparrow 3
White-throated Sparrow 12
Northern Cardinal 9
Indigo Bunting 1
Red-winged Blackbird 20
House Finch 12
American Goldfinch 10
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. Readers are
encouraged to visit the Friends of Huntley Meadows Website for detailed Huntley
Meadows birding statistics information.
http://friendsofhuntleymeadows.org/index.html. For questions call the Park ;
during normal business hours at (703) 768-2525.
Harry Glasgow
Friends of Huntley Meadows Park
