Friends of the White Whale Society

Speaking of Unicorns (also The White Whale)

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Trina for sending from near the National Cathedral.


Photo by Michele Banks

Thanks to Michele for sending: “I’ve been looking for Princess Byelochka at Rose Park for weeks with no luck, but I spotted a n00b! So small and white. This is Babybel, photo from Rose Park, Georgetown, 8/29”

If you spot a hawk or any interesting wildlife around town, lunching or otherwise, and get a good photo please send where you spotted it to [email protected] and I’ll add it to the queue. Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.

In hopes of turning the day around, look at this magnificent mallard!! Have we a new White Whale species?

By Prince Of Petworth

Friends of the White Whale Society is brought to you by the team behind Last Christmas Tree in Town.

Thanks to Athena for sending:

“Saw this little guy on my walk this morning in the park at McPherson! Looks like an albino mallard? I don’t know enough about birds to know though.”

If you spot a hawk or any interesting wildlife around town, lunching or otherwise, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted it to [email protected] and I’ll add it to the queue. Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.

Despite it all Awesome Abounds Vol. 28

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Christopher for sending: “Months after the last blossom fell off the budding branch, the Cherry Blossom bike continues to bring hope, mystery, and joy to DC residents. 8th and H NW. today is a good day.”

Please email your awesomeness to [email protected] and let me know where you found it.

More awesomeness: (more…)

Pizza Squirrel Living Their Best Life

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Lindsey for sending from near Garfield Park.

If you spot a hawk or any interesting wildlife around town, lunching or otherwise, and get a good photo please send where you spotted it to [email protected] and I’ll add it to the queue. Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.

More magnificent shots of Pizza Squirrel: (more…)

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