Thanks to Christopher for sending: “a pair of Pileated Woodpecker chicks right off Connecticut Ave overpass of the Klingle trail, the tree is 20 yards from the bridge with the nest and you can hear them calling their parents.”

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 Andrew for sending this awesomeness:

“This week, came across a turtle mom laying eggs alongside the Cap Crescent Trail in Georgetown.”

Amazing and a first for PoPville Hawk*** coverage!!

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 Anne for sending:

“Officer, I’d like to report a murder in AU Park.

The hawk flew off with the body of what must have been a goldfinch. On closer examination, I think the deceased was a northern flicker.”

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 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.


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…)


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