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
Vesper Sparrow
Pooecetes gramineus
Little Blue Heron
Egretta caerulea
Veery
Catharus fuscescens
Yellow-breasted Chat
Icteria virens
Cape May Warbler
Setophaga tigrina
Northern Waterthrush
Parkesia noveboracensis
Nashville Warbler
Leiothlypis ruficapilla
Forster's Tern
Sterna forsteri
Scarlet Tanager
Piranga olivacea
Blue-winged Warbler
Vermivora cyanoptera
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Vireo gilvus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Black-crowned Night Heron
Northern Yellow Warbler
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Mallard
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
Caspian Tern
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Osprey
Bald Eagle
Northern Flicker
Blue Jay
Fish Crow
Tree Swallow
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Barn Swallow
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
European Starling
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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