The Huntley Meadows Monday Morning Birdwalk was somewhat abbreviated in terms
of duration (90 minutes) and participants (4) due to the weather. With
temperatures in the teens coupled with moderate winds that created the effect
of temps in the single digits, this morning's walk was difficult, and only
produced 24 species. (Too bad we can't get that wind chill factor in August
when we need it.) Highlights this morning included the pair of Red-shouldered
Hawks we have been seeing for several months now, some Yellow-rumped Warblers,
and, a non-birding observation, a very robust looking red fox crouched down on
the ice near the grass stands at the northern edge of the open water area.
Canada Goose 38
Green-winged Teal 9
Red-shouldered Hawk 3
Ring-billed Gull 100
Mourning Dove 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker 8
Downy Woodpecker 15
Hairy Woodpecker 2
Northern Flicker 12
Pileated Woodpecker 1
Eastern Phoebe 1
American Crow 22
Fish Crow 1
Carolina Chickadee 20
Tufted Titmouse 15
White-breasted Nuthatch 12
Carolina Wren 8
Golden-crowned Kinglet 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler 3
Song Sparrow 24
White-throated Sparrow 15
Dark-eyed Junco 14
Red-winged Blackbird 50
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
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