I never thought this day would come but a reader has finally caught on film the oft talked about but rarely seen – white squirrel. Look at that poise, that gait. While we will still wage our war on squirrels – let’s take a moment to admire this magnificent bastard.
Sarah sends the shot above from Adams Morgan and Morskie sends the shots below:
“non-police horses spotted on 16th & U NW by @berckes. I guess this is the next step after dirt bikes”.
Lauren also had a sighting: “I saw them come from fairmont and head down Sherman”
Thanks to a reader for sending this sorely needed photo:
“Spotted on 2nd street NE by ebenezer coffee. Mom and her 12 babies confused by all the recent rain.”
screenshot of youtube clip filmed by Jonathan Murray
Thanks to a reader for sending:
“But, in adorable news, it looks like DC police and humane officers rescued an adorable juvenile beaver from a fountain outside the Van Ness Metro Station on Wednesday:
WTOP reported:
“after some discussion and a little evaluation, it was decided the beaver was in good condition and old enough to be on its own, so it was released — to a quieter, wilder corner of the District.”
screenshot of youtube clip filmed by Ki Steiner
“Dear PoPville,
Michigan Park/Fort Totten residents: beware of the screaming fox and protect your small dogs!
I live in North Michigan Park just behind the Fort Totten Metro. Apparently we have a neighborhood fox, a screaming fox, that frequents my block. A few nights ago around 1:00 am, my husband and I heard what we thought was a woman screaming, and looked out the window to see a red fox chasing a small dog down the sidewalk. My husband ran outside to find the fox standing a few feet from the small dog who was desperately trying to get back into his yard under the fence. My husband yelled and charged at the fox and it ran off, but the dog did appear a little roughed up. The dog’s owner eventually came outside due to the dog’s yelping, and we explained what we saw.
I thought that incident would teach the neighbor not to let her dog out late at night by itself, but again, last night at 2:00 am, I was woken up by the screaming noise of the fox followed by a small dog crying. (more…)
Thanks to Helen for sending:
“He was seen at Varnum just off of Grant Circle. He’s eating the remains of what I believe is a Possum!”
A reader spots this strange scene at 11th and M Street, NW.
Remember when they were falling from trees – well it’s hard to tell from the photo/video maybe there are some trees above?
Photo by PoPville flickr user Beau Finley
Well this is terrifying and will likely haunt my dreams for months…from the Cleveland Park listserv:
“11:15 pm, on my way upstairs to bed, stopped in at the bathroom beside the kitchen instead of waiting until I got upstairs to pee. As I lifted the lid of the toilet – I saw a rat inside the toilet bowl. A full grown, not dead, Norway rat.
Seriously.
I can still hear it swimming. Other toilets in the house are rodent free. Doesn’t this happen only in the horror movies?
311 transferred me to animal control which was no help. They don’t do rodents and they don’t do private homes. DC water and sewer was no help and had no ideas. I can’t get in touch with my plumber for help or suggestions, he seems to be out of town, and so far, Adcock’s emergency number hasn’t returned my call.”
And to cement the nightmares, one resident responded:
“Around 15 years ago I found a live huge Norway rat in my toilet. My brave husband dispatched him and I called our plumber. He said they can climb and swim and defeat the built-in “protection” (the sharply curved trap section of the plumbing) and that nothing is wrong with the system. He also assured me that “it is a once in a lifetime event.” Well, we must be very special because over the years it has happened two more times. In all 3 events the rat was unable to get out of the toilet, if that is some consolation.“
From DPR:
“The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) today announced a new beekeeping program in partnership with the DC Beekeepers Alliance. In an effort to support urban beekeeping and to increase pollination in the District, residents of the District of Columbia may apply to keep their personally-owned honeybee hive on one of seven (7) DPR designated beehive sites.
Bees are essential to the health of the ecosystem and natural environment. Bees contribute to the pollination of seeds which ultimately yield flowering plants and fruit.
To participate in the beekeeping program, individuals must be District residents, complete a twelve (12) hour beekeeping course, and submit an application available on DPR’s website. Space is very limited.
For more information, application, and frequently asked questions please visit: Urban Beekeeping Program”
and remember: “If you see a swarm of bees, please call or text (202) 255-4318 or email [email protected] and and a team of DC beekeepers will spring into action to give house-searching honeybees the home they are looking for!”
Photo by Judy
Ed. Note: I love that three separate readers captured and sent us the shot above. Thanks to all. As since we’re in the season – if you catch a great duck scene or any greatness for that matter please email [email protected] or tweet us @PoPville Thanks!
Heidi writes this morning: “I think the ducks learned how to read.”
Photo by The Basics
And yesterday The Basics captured the great scene above: “check out this act of animal kindness on 13th Street NW!”