Thanks to Jesse for sending: “Seen by East Building of NGA on 11/9. Earl was drawing quite the crowd.”

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.


Thanks to Sofie for sending: “Silver Whale spotted near the Capitol. Not *quite* a white whale, but close enough? Look at those white feet!”

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.


Thanks to Nora for sending Earl spotted all the way up in Mount Pleasant. Beautiful.

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.


Thanks to Nancy for sending our latest sighting of Earl on the Mall.

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.



Photo by Craig Chambers

Thanks to Craig for sending this great closeup from Franklin Square Park.

Update: I’ve decided to name him Earl. I hope that’s agreeable to everyone.

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.


Thanks to ISD Mair for sending from Franklin Square.

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.


Thanks to Kevin for sending from Franklin Square: “He’s got pink eyes but isn’t full albino. Weird.”

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.



Photo by PoPville flickr user C Buoscio

If you are following PoPville for breaking news on the weekends, the best way to get info is via @PoPville on Twitter and PoPville on Facebook. Info/tips/photos are still very much appreciated via email to [email protected]  Follow PoPville on Instagram here and tag your photos #PoPville.

If you are able please consider ensuring PoPville’s long term viability by donating to our Patreon here.

Thanks and have a great weekend!


View More Stories