wildlife

Thanks to Abby for sending from Adams Morgan: “Huge snake (water snake?? who can identify) inside the dog park at Walter Pierce Park”

I believe that there is a Black Rat Snake. Remember, spring is the official start of Black Rat Snake season.

Fear not, they pose no threat to humans. Also, they eat rats which is good.

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 James for sending these great shots from Cathedral Heights: (more…)

photo by caroljeanphotography

Thanks to Carol for sharing another great hawk*** photo. This Great Horned Owlet is magnificent.

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.