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
297
Species
18
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.
Sightings Map
See where bird sightings cluster
Start wide, then zoom in to see where bird sightings cluster across District of Columbia.
Top Highlights
Top 5 birds to see in District of Columbia
These birds are snapped the most across this region.
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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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Canal Park
You might spot Mallard, Eastern Gray Squirrel, and European Starling.
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West Potomac Park
You might spot Mallard, Eastern Gray Squirrel, and Canada Goose.
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Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens
You might spot Blue Dasher, Fragile Forktail, and Slaty Skimmer.
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East Potomac Park
You might spot Mallard, Ring-Billed Gull, and Canada Goose.
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Shepherd Parkway
You might spot American Sweetgum, Amur Honeysuckle, and Virginia Creeper.
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Lafayette Square
You might spot Eastern Gray Squirrel, House Sparrow, and American Robin.
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Full Guide
Full District of Columbia birds list
The complete ranked list for this guide, ordered by sightings count.
Duck
European Starling
House Sparrow
Great Blue Heron
Northern Mockingbird
Ring-billed Gull
Blue Jay
Mourning Dove
American Robin
Double-crested Cormorant
Canada Goose
Northern Cardinal
Red-winged Blackbird
Bald Eagle
Common Grackle
Wood Duck
Song Sparrow
Vulture
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.
0 Sightings0 Species
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Bugs
Bugs in District of Columbia
Focus on butterflies, bees, beetles, and other small species across District of Columbia.
71 Sightings4 Species
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