Jon writes: “I was in West Virginia this weekend, started seeing cicadas crawling out of the ground. Get ready DC…”
And thanks to Drew for sending the photo above: “My girlfriend went to clean off a paver in our backyard in Anacostia and found these Brood X larvae underneath it.”
Thanks to Fred for sending another great shot from Sheridan Circle.
Friends of the White Whale Society is brought to you by the team behind Last Christmas Tree in Town.
Photo by Miki Jourdan
From DOEE:
“The Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) joins federal and state fish and wildlife agencies in banning the sale–and ordering the proper disposal of–live “moss ball” aquarium plants, which may be infested with invasive zebra mussels. The moss balls are often sold under names such as “Betta Buddy Marimo Balls” or “Mini Marimo Moss Balls” and may be included with the purchase of betta fish.
The zebra mussel is a small, freshwater, bivalve species of mollusk native to Eurasia. Classified as an aquatic invasive species, zebra mussels are impossible to eradicate once a colony is established, thus causing irreparable damage to habitats and ecosystems critical to the survival of native species.
Consumers are not to purchase aquarium moss balls and are required to safely dispose of recently purchased moss balls using biological guidelines and industry-accepted best management practices.
DESTROY, DISPOSE, DRAIN
To ensure all life stages of this invasive species are destroyed, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service advises anyone who has recently purchased moss balls to follow these guidelines (ensuring that your chosen disposal method meets local state laws and animal welfare regulations).
DESTROY in one of three ways: (more…)
If you spot a hawk or any interesting wildlife and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted it to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
Thanks to Virginia for sharing this awesome video from last week: (more…)
Photo by District Shots
Thanks to Agnes for sharing last night:
“NOT A DRILL: Cicadas are here
Interrupted by this solo #broodx early-starter in Petworth tonight. I’d forgotten just how loud these things can get.” (more…)
Thanks to Julio for sending: “This little one was reluctant at first, but here they are right across from Sheridan Circle.”
Friends of the White Whale Society is brought to you by the team behind Last Christmas Tree in Town.
Photos by Michele Banks
Thanks to Michele for sharing another great find from the C&O Canal over the weekend: “A BEAVER IN THE CANAL. IN GEORGETOWN. OK THIS MIGHT BE A MUSKRAT BUT IT IS FOR SURE A R.O.U.S.” (more…)
Thanks to runaway for sharing this morning: “Basking in the sunrise”
If you spot a hawk or any interesting wildlife and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted it to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
Photo by Michele Banks
Thanks to Michele for sending: “I saw this big mean birdie in a tree at the Rose Park rec center in Georgetown yesterday. The other birds all flew away quickly, while Pookie the rec center squirrel kept a wary eye out from the safety of his hollow.”
If you spot a hawk or any interesting wildlife and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted it to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
“Dear PoPville,
There’s one tree on Lanier Place that’s a frequent hawk hangout. The first (above) seen here are the most frequent visitor. But once in a while…the hawk (below) shows up.
It’s hard to judge scale from a distance, but the second hawk has a big, barrel chest. His body alone looks to be maybe 18-24″ tall, and across the chest maybe roughly one foot? (more…)