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
491
Places
7
Species
38
Latest Sightings
Recent sightings in District of Columbia
A recent look at wildlife sightings across District of Columbia.
Sightings Map
See where snaps are happening
Start wide, then zoom in to see how snaps spread across District of Columbia.
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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Canal Park
You might spot Mallard, Eastern Gray Squirrel, and European Starling.
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Shepherd Parkway
You might spot American Sweetgum, Amur Honeysuckle, and Virginia Creeper.
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Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens
You might spot Blue Dasher, Fragile Forktail, and Slaty Skimmer.
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Lafayette Square
You might spot Eastern Gray Squirrel, House Sparrow, and American Robin.
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Mount Vernon Square
You might spot Eastern Gray Squirrel and Western Honey Bee.
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National Zoological Park
You might spot Grevy's Zebra, Eastern Long-Necked Turtle, and Sitatunga.
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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.
297 Sightings18 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in District of Columbia
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across District of Columbia.
0 Sightings0 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.
71 Sightings4 Species
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