Hawks around Town

Thanks to Philip for sending: “Cool hawk sitting in the head of the Martin Luther statue at the church in Thomas circle! Pretty ironic Martin Luther said:

“You cannot keep birds from flying over your head but you can keep them from building a nest in your hair.”

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 Elisa for sending:

“Fascinating hawk story from outside Union Station! A hawk came swooping down to the edge of the sidewalk to pounce on a rat that must have been under the bush. It sat there for a minute or so, occasionally struggling around a bit. (more…)

Thanks to J. for sending from Dupont. (more…)

Thanks to Todd for sending: “Right here on my terrace in Clarendon!!”

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 Simi for sending: “a bald eagle hanging out in Truxton Circle!” (more…)

Thanks to Thad for sharing: “Southern Flying Squirrel sighted in McLean Gardens.”

Too cool!! Check out those big eyes!

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 Michele for sending these beautiful shots from Georgetown. (more…)