East Potomac Park - Hains Point
District of Columbia · Northeast
Easy
April-May, September-October
Free
Open daily, 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
About This Location
East Potomac Park - Hains Point is a productive birding destination in District of Columbia, with 266 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Tundra Swan, and Wood Duck among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.
Location
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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Dark-eyed Junco
Junco hyemalis
Least Tern
Sternula antillarum
American Bittern
Botaurus lentiginosus
Mississippi Kite
Ictinia mississippiensis
Dickcissel
Spiza americana
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Setophaga coronata
Common Merganser
Mergus merganser
Sharp-shinned Hawk
Accipiter striatus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Double-crested Cormorant
Osprey
Great Crested Flycatcher
American Crow
Fish Crow
Barn Swallow
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Carolina Wren
European Starling
Gray Catbird
Northern Mockingbird
American Robin
House Sparrow
House Finch
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
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Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
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Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
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Check tide tables before visiting — low tide exposes mudflats that attract the most shorebirds.
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Onshore winds can push pelagic species closer to shore, making post-storm days excellent for rarities.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- National Mall
- Anacostia Riverwalk Trail
- Theodore Roosevelt Island
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District of Columbia Birding Guide
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