
Thanks to J. and A. for sending these awesome shots from 16th Street Heights: (more…)

Thanks to J. and A. for sending these awesome shots from 16th Street Heights: (more…)

Thanks to Chris for sending: “This little guy hangs out between the DC Water project and the Lincoln Memorial. He does not seem bothered by the activity…”
If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.

Thanks to Sharon for sending this great shot of “this beaver out of the water by the Anacostia in Navy Yard.”
If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.

Thanks to LeeAnn for sharing these great shots from Crestwood: (more…)

Thanks to Rachel for sending on behalf of 8 year old who Simon spotted it from the “Mall outside the National Gallery of Art West Building.”
Friends of the White Whale Society is brought to you by the team behind Hawks*** around Town. You can email your sightings to [email protected]
If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.

And in less pleasant wildlife news, time to take our squashing boots out of the closet.
Thanks to Stephen for sending the heads up from Petworth: “The spotted lantern flies are back. You can see them on the top left stem as well. I killed close to 30 on this one plant.”
Release the yellow jackets!
I now find myself pining for the days of merely lamenting the return of mosquitoes…

Thanks to Rebecca for sending this fantastic photo: “Spotted this gorgeous fellow–a black-crowned night heron–in Georgetown.”
If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.

Thanks to Tom for sending over the weekend:
“A big ass Northern Water Snake in Klingle Valley!
Rock Creek is quite swollen: (more…)

Ed. Note: When my wife finally let’s me run for City Council HIGH on my platform will be ensuring the abundance of Foxes, Hawks, Eagles, and of course Black Rat Snakes. Also, please remember to vote for current candidates – you should have (or will soon) received your primary ballot in the mail.
“Dear PoPville,
Spotted on Columbia Road and 16th Street, NW at 11:45pm earlier tonight (Wednesday):
A fox returning to pick up what looks like a dead rat after being scared off by a passing pedestrian. (more…)