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Checking in on the Hearst Swimming Pool coming to Ward 3

Published August 3, 2021 at 1:05PM

3950 37th Street, NW at Rodman

Long time coming but finally getting there.

“The Hearst Park & Pool includes design and construction of two brand new tennis courts with a practice wall, the renovation of the existing soccer field, a new pool and pool house, remediation of site drainage, runoff and erosion issues. The Project will also include landscaping, fencing, site furnishings, amenities, signage, and pathways.”

And thanks to Jenny for sending a couple of visitors to the soccer field: (more…)

Today in Hawks around Town – Larry’s Back

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 30, 2021 at 8:45AM

Thanks to Andy for sending the above from 14th Street near V St, NW.

Earlier James caught some live action on 18th: (more…)

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Today in Hawks around Town

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 19, 2021 at 11:15AM

Thanks to Jill for sending: “Looking well fed, Prancer and Dancer take Forest Hills” (more…)

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Today in Hawks around Town

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 7, 2021 at 10:15AM

Thanks to Karene for sending “This red-shouldered hawk crash landed in front of our upper NW house (Chevy Chase DC) early in the morning of July 4. (more…)

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Today in Hawks around Town – Dear God!?!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 25, 2021 at 11:00AM

Thanks to Mathew for sending: “Extremely large parking garage spider. Half the size of a dollar bill. Looked like a tarantula. Hanging out at L and 18th on the wall.”

If you spot a hawk or any interesting wildlife and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted it to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.

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Today in Hawks around Town – Crawfish on the loose!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 18, 2021 at 10:35AM

Photo by Emily Gee

Thanks to Emily for sending: “Um, almost stepped on this LIVE crawdad on the mean streets of Woodley Park. Hot n Juicy Crawfish, come get your guy, he’s lost”

Ed. Note: Believe it or not, this is not the first street crawfish we’ve encountered.

If you spot a hawk or any interesting wildlife and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted it to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.

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Today in Hawks around Town – Black Vultures Outside Red Hen

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 8, 2021 at 11:05AM

Thanks to Curry for sending from Bloomingdale: (more…)

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More Photos of Snakes Folks Have Sent Since our last post Friday

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 8, 2021 at 9:15AM | Updated June 8, 2021 at 9:32AM

Photo by Katrina MacLeod

On Friday I noted that It is not uncommon to spot rat snakes in June. Indeed, indeed: (more…)

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It is not uncommon to spot rat snakes in June.

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 4, 2021 at 9:25AM

While May is the traditional start of snakes falling out of trees season, it is not uncommon to spot rat snakes in June. Fear not, they pose no threat to humans. Also, they eat rats which is good.

Nathalie writes: “should I be concerned about snakes in dc on playgrounds?” (more…)

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Today in Hawks around Town – Piebald Crow

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 2, 2021 at 3:45PM

Thanks to Molly for sending: “The photo is terrible, but my friend and I saw this really cool crow near 10th and Florida. Its not sunlight on the wings, It had black and white feathers! Almost like a Magpie, but I didn’t think Magpies lived around here?”

If you spot a hawk or any interesting wildlife and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted it to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.

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