Jun 20, 2026
Bloomingdalei
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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
813
Places
45
Species
154
Latest Sightings
Recent sightings in District of Columbia
A recent look at wildlife sightings across District of Columbia.
Jun 19, 2026
Bloomingdalei
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(c) Frederick Nunley, some rights reserved (CC BY)
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Jun 19, 2026
Bloomingdalei
Photo attribution
(c) Frederick Nunley, some rights reserved (CC BY)
License: CC BY 4.0 ↗
Image may be shown cropped inside the card frame.
Jun 19, 2026
Bloomingdalei
Photo attribution
(c) Frederick Nunley, some rights reserved (CC BY)
License: CC BY 4.0 ↗
Image may be shown cropped inside the card frame.
Jun 19, 2026
Bloomingdalei
Photo attribution
(c) Frederick Nunley, some rights reserved (CC BY)
License: CC BY 4.0 ↗
Image may be shown cropped inside the card frame.
Jun 19, 2026
Bloomingdalei
Photo attribution
(c) Frederick Nunley, some rights reserved (CC BY)
License: CC BY 4.0 ↗
Image may be shown cropped inside the card frame.
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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Park100 sightings50 species
District of Columbia, US
Canal Park
You might spot Eastern Gray Squirrel, Duck, and House Sparrow.
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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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Park50 sightings50 species
District of Columbia, US
Bloomingdale
You might spot Eastern Gray Squirrel, Duck, and House Sparrow.
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Park49 sightings50 species
District of Columbia, US
Lafayette Square Historic District
You might spot Eastern Gray Squirrel, Spotted Lanternfly, and Duck.
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Park48 sightings50 species
District of Columbia, US
Cleveland Park
You might spot Spotted Lanternfly and Eastern Gray Squirrel.
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Park48 sightings50 species
District of Columbia, US
United States National Arboretum
You might spot Duck, Blue Dasher, 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.
418 Sightings37 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in District of Columbia
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across District of Columbia.
49 Sightings37 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.
187 Sightings52 Species
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