Thanks to Justin for sending Sunday: “Does anyone have any idea why Roosevelt Island is closed today?”

Megan replied: “Park Service site says “wildlife management” – apparently they have a bear?”

NPS alerts say: “Theodore Roosevelt Island Closed on 6/18/2023 for Wildlife Management
Alert, Severity, closure, Theodore Roosevelt Island Closed on 6/18/2023 for Wildlife Management
Theodore Roosevelt Island is closed on Sunday, June 18th, for wildlife management. The parking lot, Mount Vernon trail, and bikeshare station remain open the public.”

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Thanks to Ken for sending: “Yes, the heron is about to consume what you think it is. From near RCP and the Sunoco on Virginia Ave NW.”

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.



photo by Kevin R Kosar

Thanks to Kevin for sharing this great catch over the weekend:

“Good fishing this morning at Fletcher’s Cove! This is 32-pounder. We boated 90+ pounds of catfish in 3 hours.”


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