Thanks to Stuart for sending this great shot captured by his wife “in Manor Park on the way to the grocery store. Looks like someone already did their shopping.”

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.


Update from WTOP:

“Imagine Phoenix Norwood’s surprise when he heard there was a four-foot alligator swimming among the boats at The Wharf Marina in Southwest D.C.

Norwood held the reptile until officials with D.C. animal control arrived to secure it. They will work with a group to relocate the animal to a more appropriate environment.”

From MPD:

“MPD Harbor Patrol responded to the Wharf Thursday for the report of a small alligator spotted in the Washington Channel. (more…)


Thanks to Robert for sending: “Spotted in Eckington. Named after the one eyed giant from Greek mythology because of the eye shaped spots. Average wing span of 6 inches. It seems to be scrutinizing the no parking placard.”

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 Melissa for sending from Pershing Park:

“Not sure what was for breakfast, but it appeared to be tasty!”

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.


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