Update from WTOP:
“Imagine Phoenix Norwood’s surprise when he heard there was a four-foot alligator swimming among the boats at The Wharf Marina in Southwest D.C.
Norwood held the reptile until officials with D.C. animal control arrived to secure it. They will work with a group to relocate the animal to a more appropriate environment.”
From MPD:
“MPD Harbor Patrol responded to the Wharf Thursday for the report of a small alligator spotted in the Washington Channel. (more…)
Thanks to Sara for sending from: “21st & D St NE. Perhaps it was checking out RFK being torn down?
Looks like it is contemplating how to safely cross the street and/or whether to go to school?”
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Thanks to Eric for sending from Columbia Heights.
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Thanks to Robert for sending: “Spotted in Eckington. Named after the one eyed giant from Greek mythology because of the eye shaped spots. Average wing span of 6 inches. It seems to be scrutinizing the no parking placard.”
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Thanks to Caleb for sending this great shot.
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Thanks to Melissa for sending from Pershing Park:
“Not sure what was for breakfast, but it appeared to be tasty!”
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About those lantern flies…
Oof, the Taft bridge between Woodley Park and Dupont Circle over Rock Creek Park was absolutely filled with them. The photo doesn’t do justice. They packed along over post on the entire bridge. I mean keep squashing but may God have mercy on our souls.
Thanks to William for sending this super cool shot from a yard in Cleveland Park!
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Our Beaver vs Groundhog debates can get pretty hot. On last weekend’s walkabout I spotted this tree in Rock Creek Park: (more…)
Thanks to Kevin for sending from the East Potomac White golf course.
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