Jun 6, 2026
Bartholdi Parki
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Region Guide
Wildlife and nature in District of Columbia
Parks, rivers, monuments, and urban wildlife
The District of Columbia mixes major parkland, river corridors, memorial landscapes, and urban birdlife, giving families a compact but surprisingly varied setting for wildlife watching and outdoor exploring.
Sightings
679
Places
45
Species
120
Latest Sightings
Recent sightings in District of Columbia
A recent look at wildlife sightings across District of Columbia.
Jun 5, 2026
Bartholdi Parki
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(c) Frederick Nunley, some rights reserved (CC BY)
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Jun 5, 2026
Bartholdi Parki
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(c) Frederick Nunley, some rights reserved (CC BY)
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Jun 4, 2026
Oxon Run Parkwayi
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(c) Frederick Nunley, some rights reserved (CC BY)
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Jun 4, 2026
Oxon Run Parkwayi
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(c) Frederick Nunley, some rights reserved (CC BY)
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Jun 1, 2026
Oxon Run Parkwayi
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Sightings Map
See where snaps are happening
Start wide, then zoom in to see how snaps spread across District of Columbia.
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Places to Start
Parks, reserves, and local nature spots
Good starting points if you want to turn District of Columbia's guide into an actual day out.
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Park156 sightings14 species
District of Columbia, US
Canal Park
You might spot Duck, Eastern Gray Squirrel, and European Starling.
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Park86 sightings12 species
District of Columbia, US
Shepherd Parkway
You might spot American Sweetgum, Amur Honeysuckle, and Virginia Creeper.
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Park74 sightings12 species
District of Columbia, US
Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens
You might spot Blue Dasher, Fragile Forktail, and Slaty Skimmer.
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Park30 sightings12 species
District of Columbia, US
Bartholdi Park
You might spot Eastern Gray Squirrel, Duck, and House Sparrow.
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Park30 sightings12 species
District of Columbia, US
Bloomingdale
You might spot Eastern Gray Squirrel, Duck, and House Sparrow.
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Park30 sightings12 species
District of Columbia, US
Cleveland Park
You might spot Spotted Lanternfly and Eastern Gray Squirrel.
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Popular Species
Popular species in District of Columbia
A quick look at the species showing up most often in sightings across District of Columbia.
Category Guides
Check out our category guides for District of Columbia
Browse birds, wildflowers, and bugs of District of Columbia.
Birds
Birding in District of Columbia
Browse birdlife, migration patterns, shoreline species, and the birds people are most likely to notice across District of Columbia.
364 Sightings32 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in District of Columbia
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across District of Columbia.
26 Sightings23 Species
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Bugs
Bugs in District of Columbia
Focus on butterflies, bees, beetles, and other small species that make close-up exploring in District of Columbia feel richer.
145 Sightings41 Species
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