Temperatures in the low 40s, and a fierce wind with very strong gusts made
today's Huntley Meadows Monday Morning birding somewhat challenging. The wild
weather coupled with the absence of regulars away traveling kept the
participants this morning to only 4. We had 35 species, the highlights of
which were a couple of Belted Kingfishers, a Bald Eagle, and a somewhat
diminished, but still credible host of ducks.
Canada Goose 15
Wood Duck 4
Mallard 4
Blue-winged Teal 15
Northern Shoveler 8
Green-winged Teal 60
Great Blue Heron 1
Turkey Vulture 1
Bald Eagle 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 1
Spotted Sandpiper 1
Ring-billed Gull 3
Mourning Dove 2
Belted Kingfisher 2
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Downy Woodpecker 6
Hairy Woodpecker 2
Pileated Woodpecker 1
Eastern Phoebe 1
American Crow 1
Tree Swallow 17
Carolina Chickadee 13
Tufted Titmouse 5
Carolina Wren 1
Eastern Bluebird 1
American Robin 25
Yellow-rumped Warbler 1
Palm Warbler 4
Song Sparrow 3
Swamp Sparrow 1
White-throated Sparrow 10
Northern Cardinal 8
Red-winged Blackbird 40
House Finch 1
American Goldfinch 4
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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