Spring is definitely arriving at Huntley Meadows, as noted by the 14 birders
who took part in the Monday Morning Walk today. We tallied 44 species, with
highlights being our first Tree Swallows of the season, Hooded Mergansers
exploring nesting boxes, a Blue-winged Teal in eclipse plumage, and a
Pied-billed Grebe. Very exciting morning.
Canada Goose 285
Wood Duck 6
American Widgeon 2
American Black Duck 1
Mallard 77
Blue-winged Teal 1
Northern Shoveler 16
Northern Pintail 20
Green-winged Teal 125
Ring-necked Duck 1
Hooded Merganser 5
Pied-billed Grebe 1
Killdeer 1
Wilson's Snipe 4
Ring-billed Gull 5
Mourning Dove 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker 5
Downy Woodpecker 5
Hairy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 6
Pileated Woodpecker 2
Eastern Phoebe 1
American Crow 1
Fish Crow 1
Tree Swallow 6
Carolina Chickadee 9
Tufted Titmouse 13
White-breasted Nuthatch 4
Brown Creeper 2
Carolina Wren 7
Eastern Bluebird 6
Hermit Thrush 1
European Starling 3
Yellow-rumped Warbler 1
Field Sparrow 3
Fox Sparrow 1
Song Sparrow 3
Swamp Sparrow 3
White-throated Sparrow 5
Dark-eyed Junco 7
Northern Cardinal 8
Red-winged Blackbird 48
House Finch 2
American Goldfinch 3
The Monday Morning birdwalk has been a weekly event at Huntley Meadows since
1985. It takes place every Monday, 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. Those with questions should call the Park during normal
business hours at (703) 768-2525.
Harry Glasgow
Friends of Huntley Meadows Park
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