[va-bird] Louisiana Waterthrush at Blue Ridge Center
- From: Tom Bjorkman <TNBj@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: va-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sat, 27 Mar 2004 21:44:25 -0500
Dear VA Birders;
13 birders from Loudoun, Fairfax, and West Virginia showed up this
morning for the monthly bird walk at the Blue Ridge Center for
Environmental Stewardship nestled below the Blue Ridge in far western
Loudoun County. Breaking into two groups we covered forest, stream
valley, and brushy meadow habitat within the Center's 1200 acres. We
identified 53 species. Highlights were 4 Louisiana Waterthrush
singing along Piney Run, 2 Pine Warblers, 16 Goldencrowned Kinglets, 11
Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers, a Cooper's Hawk, a Barred Owl, and a Winter
Wren.
GB Heron 7
Turkey Vulture 15
Canada Goose 3
Wood Duck 14
Am Black Duck 2
Mallard 2
Cooper's Hawk 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 1
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Wild Turkey 2
Rock Pigeon 1
Mourning Dove 5
Barred Owl 1
Belted Kingfisher 1
RB Woodpecker 7
YB Sapsucker 11
Downy Woodpecker 5
Hairy Woodpecker 4
N. Flicker 7
Pileated Woodpecker 4
E. Phoebe 10
Blue Jay 12
Am. Crow 12
Fish Crow 1
Common Raven 1
Tree Swallow 40
C. Chickadee 4
T. Titmouse 7
WB Nuthatch 3
Carolina Wren 2
Winter Wren 1
GC Kinglet 16
Ruby Crowned Kinglet 6
E. Bluebird 9
Am. Robin 36
N. Mockingbird 2
E. Starling Many
Yellow-rumped Warbler 1
Pine Warbler 2
Louisiana Waterthrush 4
E. Towhee 6
Chipping Sparrow 2
Field Sparrow 15
Fox Sparrow 5
Song Sparrow 3
WT Sparrow 5
Dark eyed Junco 35
N. Cardinal 30
Red-w. Blackbird 18
E. Meadowlark 1
C. Grackle 6
BH Cowbird 14
Am. Goldfinch 6
More information and directions to the Blue Ridge Center for
Environmental Stewardship can be found at www.blueridgecenter.org. The
walks, sponsored by the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy
(www.loudounwildlife.org), are held at 8am the fourth Saturday of each
month.
The Center is private property of the Robert and Dee Leggett Foundation
and it welcomes birders and others who want to come out and enjoy the
land. Center staff asks that visitors call ahead, email Center
naturalist Fiona Harrison in advance, or stop by the administration
building off Rt 671 near the Neersville Fire House before entering
Center property. (540) 668-7640, or fharrison@xxxxxxxxx. Ms.
Harrison is happy to tell prospective birders more about the trails and
birding opportunities. She also invites you to become a part of the
Center's volunteer group and to let her know what you find.
Tom Bjorkman
Nr Waterford Va
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