Thanks to Tim for sending this possum spotted around 6pm yesterday in Bloomingdale. Aren’t Possums nocturnal? Anyway, they used to freak the hell out of me until I learned they eat ticks and other pests. So, say hello to Mitchell and let him do his work in peace. (more…)
Ed. Note: Ah, it must be snakes falling out of the sky season.
Thanks to T. for sending from 16th Street Heights: “I was clearing the weeds that grew all the way to the garage roof and saw this snake. hopefully, someone can identify what kind it is. I’m also hoping this is as big as it’ll get and it’s not just a baby with big mama slithering around.”
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.
I have to admit when I posted the American Bittern earlier, I didn’t realize today was Earth Day. So allow me to unleash the beautiful bounty of birds I’ve received over the last couple of weeks. Thanks to Sarah for sending the regal shot above from Kingman Park.
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.
Many, many, many more (including herons and an owl too.) (more…)
Thanks to JoAnna for sending: “Saw this interesting looking bird in Bloomingdale this morning. Sent this pic To a friend who’s an avid birder, and he said:
“OMG the rarity of that is unbelievable! American Bittern. It’s a kind of heron. I’ve never seen one in DC. In fact I’ve only ever seen TWO. They’re incredibly secretive. Those stripes on his neck mimic reeds. They stick their neck straight up and sway to blend in. If he’s in a marsh you’ll never see it. Looks like he was trying to hide!”
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.
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“Dear PoPville,
A mother duck made a nest in a planter outside of our office during the quarantine. Yesterday, 10 ducklings hatched. We were concerned about the duck family navigating through traffic to find water, so we contacted Duck Watch. (more…)
So many vultures around town – not ominous. Not ominous at all – nature’s cleaners! https://t.co/OwnZ2jAYNg
— PoPville (@PoPville) April 17, 2020
We’ve gotten so many over the last couple weeks. This is good!!
Thanks to Lee Ann for sending the below from 15th and Columbia Road, NW.
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.
A couple more great shots (heads up for sensitive eyes, these guys are dining): (more…)
Thanks to Caity for sending: “We’ve seen so much wildlife lately- fox, deer, hawks, raccoons- but this guy/gal was a first. I think it’s a barred owl. He/she glared at us when my husband shouted “HOO HOO!” at it, lol.”
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 Eddie for sending this amazing shot above “at Huntley Meadows Park.”
And thanks to John for sending his new Fox friend below from Arlington:
Photo by PoPville flickr user John Sonderman
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.
Amazing!! Thanks to Sean for sending from Petworth:
“Day 15…. There are 2 random chickens in our front yard… in DC…”
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 all who’ve messaged us. Jamie writes: “A vulture just swooped down on 19th St, killed a rat, and is eating it on top of a streetlight…
People walking by “I wonder what it means?”
And Taheerah sends this awesome close up: (more…)