Thanks to Lila for sending: “Bald eagle in RCP” (more…)
Rock Creek Park
ANC Commissioner Chris Hart writes: “Womp womp. Looks like the Zoo Loop is closing at 5pm again starting tomorrow. Anyone know if this is supposed to be seasonal? If so, why change it when sunset is still at 7:20?”
EHN’s communications director, Sharon Eliza Nichols, replies: (more…)
From Rock Creek Park NPS:
“August is National Fishing Month. In Rock Creek Park, fishing is only allowed downstream of the Porter Street Bridge and all angler’s must have a valid DC fishing license!”
I asked why the dividing line was at Porter and was told: (more…)
Thanks to Nicole for sending: “did someone lose their snare drum in Rock Creek?”
From the National Park Service: “The NPS is working with the Washington Humane Rescue Alliance and is interviewing witnesses to gather more information about the dog and its owner. (more…)
From the National Park Service:
“On Sunday, May 14, an off-leash dog attacked a wild beaver in Rock Creek Park near Boulder Bridge. Due to the severity of its injuries, the beaver was euthanized. The National Park Service (NPS) reminds visitors that dogs must be on a leash no longer than six feet in Rock Creek Park and other local national parks at all times—it’s the law.
Keeping your dog on a leash keeps everyone safe, including your dog, park wildlife, native plants and other park visitors. Federal regulations require all pets to be always on a leash no longer than six feet: (more…)
Thanks to Victoria for sending: “From a trail in Rock Creek park this morning. God bless the youths.”
“Dear PoPville,
Jogging in rock creek park around 330 Sunday I saw a group of people crowded on boulder bridge looking down into the creek at a beaver that wasn’t moving. Word going around was that an off leash dog had attacked it about 20 minutes earlier. (more…)
Thanks to Ivan for sending: “huge eagle spotted in rock creek!” (more…)
Thanks to Sam for sending this awesomeness:
“Last night on “Planet Earth: Cleveland Park Edition” we witnessed 2 foxes barking at and corralling a lone Coyote away from their den in Rock Creek Park. My wife Molly and I awoke to the sounds of fox barks (not rare this time of year) at our apartment on Connecticut Ave around 12:30a.
What ensued was partially captured in the photos and videos attached. We have affectionately named the Fox pair ”Penelope and Felix” after seeing them on many occasions over the last few months and years. Very cool to see right on the (formerly known as) Melvin Hazen trail (now Reservation 630) in the city!”
To the videos: (more…)