The Monday Morning Huntley Meadows Birdwalk took place today with only 3
birders tallying 32 species. As has been the case all winter, the big numbers
were waterfowl. Noteworthy was the absences of Carolina Wrens and American
Robins. Checking with Huntley staff, we noted that these species were observed
over the weekend, so the shortfall today may probably be attributed to the
observers, not the birds.
Canada Goose 140
Gadwall 2
American Wigeon 1
American Black Duck 4
Mallard 96
Northern Shoveler 12
Northern Pintail 27
Green-winged Teal 100
Hooded Merganser 6
Cooper's Hawk 1
Killdeer 1
Ring-billed Gull 88
Mourning Dove 3
Red-bellied Woodpecker 6
Downy Woodpecker 3
Hairy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 15
Pileated Woodpecker 1
Eastern Phoebe 3
American Crow 3
Carolina Chickadee 10
Tufted Titmouse 5
White-breasted Nuthatch 2
Northern Mockingbird 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler 3
Field Sparrow 2
Song Sparrow 33
Swamp Sparrow 30
White-throated Sparrow 18
Dark-eyed Junco 11
Northern Cardinal 8
Red-winged Blackbird 25
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. Note that occasionally icy
conditions on the trail may cause cancellation of the walk at the last moment.
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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