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A Beaut of a Beaver!

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Tim Farrell

Thanks to Tim for sending: “In other news: beaver in Rock Creek this morning.”

If you spot a hawk or any interesting wildlife around town, lunching or otherwise, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted it to [email protected] and I’ll add it to the queue. Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.

“Well meaning individuals sometimes find young animals without a mother and make the mistake of thinking the young ones are orphaned.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

If folks encounter wildlife babies, such as young raccoons or young squirrels, it would be best to leave them alone (unless they are clearly injured). Well meaning individuals sometimes find young animals without a mother and make the mistake of thinking the young ones are orphaned. The mother is probably nearby or out searching for food. The animal’s best chance of survival is with the mother. (more…)

Expect the Unexpected in Coronaville

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Terra for sending from “an alley near the Georgia Ave/Petworth Metro station. Even the cat is surprised!”

If you spot a hawk or any interesting wildlife around town, lunching or otherwise, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted it to [email protected] and I’ll add it to the queue. Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.

Today in Hawks around Town – Wildlife Wonderland at Hains Point

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Noam Raffel for sending these great photos:

“During quarantine a lot of cyclists are heading down to Hains Point. On the southern most point of the golf course a bald eagle visits every afternoon. (see picture of the eagle land.) When she is not around Ospreys hang out there, often holding fish (See picture). (more…)

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