Jun 20, 2026
Bloomingdalei
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Birding Guide
Birding Guide for District of Columbia
Parks, rivers, monuments, and urban wildlife
Birding highlights, common sightings, and the best places to look for birds in District of Columbia. Use the highlight list to start quickly, then work through the full guide for a broader local view.
Sightings
418
Species
37
Active Months
12
Category Overview
Birds across District of Columbia
This guide focuses on birdlife within District of Columbia's wider region guide, helping families explore common sightings, shoreline birds, forest species, and the places where birding is easier to begin.
Latest Sightings
Recent bird sightings in District of Columbia
A recent look at bird sightings across District of Columbia.
Jun 19, 2026
Bloomingdalei
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Jun 19, 2026
Bloomingdalei
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(c) Frederick Nunley, some rights reserved (CC BY)
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Jun 18, 2026
Cleveland Parki
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(c) Matthew Gerke, some rights reserved (CC BY)
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Jun 18, 2026
Cleveland Parki
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(c) Matthew Gerke, some rights reserved (CC BY)
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Jun 18, 2026
Bloomingdalei
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(c) Lawson Cope, some rights reserved (CC BY)
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Sightings Map
See where bird sightings cluster
Start wide, then zoom in to see where bird sightings cluster across District of Columbia.
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Top Highlights
Top 5 birds to see in District of Columbia
These birds are snapped the most across this region.
Duck
67 snaps
European Starling
47 snaps
House Sparrow
39 snaps
Great Blue Heron
30 snaps
American Robin
28 snaps
Places to Start
Best places for birding in District of Columbia
These place guides connect well with the birds covered in this region.
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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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Park49 sightings50 species
District of Columbia, US
West Potomac Park
You might spot Eastern Gray Squirrel, Spotted Lanternfly, and Duck.
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Park49 sightings50 species
District of Columbia, US
East Potomac Park
You might spot Duck, Eastern Gray Squirrel, and House Sparrow.
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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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Park47 sightings50 species
District of Columbia, US
Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens
You might spot Blue Dasher, Fragile Forktail, and Slaty Skimmer.
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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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Full Guide
Full District of Columbia birds list
The complete ranked list for this guide, ordered by sightings count.
167 snaps247 snaps339 snaps430 snaps528 snaps627 snaps726 snaps824 snaps922 snaps1019 snaps1117 snaps1212 snaps139 snaps146 snaps156 snaps165 snaps175 snaps184 snaps194 snaps203 snaps212 snaps221 snaps231 snaps241 snaps251 snaps261 snaps271 snaps281 snaps291 snaps301 snaps311 snaps321 snaps331 snaps341 snaps351 snaps361 snaps371 snaps
Duck
European Starling
House Sparrow
Great Blue Heron
American Robin
Blue Jay
Northern Mockingbird
Mourning Dove
Ring-billed Gull
Gray Catbird
Double-crested Cormorant
Canada Goose
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
Wood Duck
Common Grackle
Pigeon
American Goldfinch
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Bald Eagle
Rock Pigeon
Black-and-white Warbler
Black-crowned Night Heron
Blackpoll Warbler
Brown-headed Cowbird
Cooper's Hawk
Eastern Towhee
House Finch
Indigo Bunting
Osprey
Pileated Woodpecker
Red-tailed Hawk
Song Sparrow
Tufted Titmouse
Vulture
Wood Thrush
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Other Guides
Keep exploring District of Columbia
Switch from birding to flowers and bugs for a broader view of District of Columbia's wildlife and nature.
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 across District of Columbia.
187 Sightings52 Species
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