The 7 birders joining this morning's Huntley Meadows Monday Morning walk met
with a warm, humid and misty morning, and enjoyed their walk through the forest
made 'drippy' after a night of light rain. They reported a 41 species list
that included a Belted Kingfisher, Bald Eagle, and a couple of shorebirds.
Perhaps the most interesting sight, however, was not a bird, but rather
squadrons of butterflies, bees, and Dragon Flies exploring this year's abundant
crop of Swamp Milkweed. Monarchs, Tiger Swallowtails, Red Admirals and many
other species held the rapt attention of many on the Boardwalk this morning.
Canada Goose 47
Great Blue Heron 2
Great Egret 1
Green Heron 1
Bald Eagle 1
Cooper's Hawk 1
Greater Yellowlegs 1
Spotted Sandpiper 1
Mourning Dove 5
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 2
Chimney Swift 2
Ruby-throated Hummingbird 5
Belted Kingfisher 1
Downy Woodpecker 5
Hairy Woodpecker 1
Eastern Wood-Pewee 6
Acadian Flycatcher 2
Eastern Phoebe 1
Eastern Kingbird 1
White-eyed Vireo 1
Red-eyed Vireo 1
American Crow 1
Tree Swallow 2
Barn Swallow 6
Carolina Chickadee 7
Tufted Titmouse 6
White-breasted Nuthatch 1
Carolina Wren 3
House Wren 1
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 4
Eastern Bluebird 4
American Robin 7
Gray Catbird 8
Brown Thrasher 3
Common Yellowthroat 10
Northern Cardinal 8
Indigo Bunting 6
Red-winged Blackbird 8
Common Grackle 7
House Finch 1
American Goldfinch 5
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
