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Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens
Birds
 
Great blue heron hunting in a pond
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One of our year round residents

Birding has always been a good reason to come to Anacostia Park and the Aquatic Gardens. The park manages habitat for ground nesting, aquatic, and woodland birds. We welcome volunteers to lead birdwalks. Contact the park at (202) 426-6905 to volunteer.

 

Click to download an Excel document (60 KB) of our bird list compiled by volunteer Jordan Rutter.

 

For an updated list of bird sightings, go to http://www.mbr-pwrc.usgs.gov/Infocenter/Nps/park.htm

 
brown cattails against a clear blue fall sky  

Did You Know?
Cattails may be among the most useful plants in North America. Amost all parts of the plant were eaten providing year round food. The brown fuzzy part has shown antibacterial properties. The leaves can be made into many household goods including shingles for the house.
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Last Updated: February 18, 2008 at 21:27 EST