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
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata
Osprey
Pandion haliaetus
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Red-tailed Hawk (abieticola)
Buteo jamaicensis
Short-eared Owl
Asio flammeus
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Red-throated Loon
Gavia stellata
Red-flanked Bluetail
Tarsiger cyanurus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
Horned Grebe
American Robin
Song Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
Mallard
Greater Scaup
Bufflehead
Hooded Merganser
American Herring Gull
Common Loon
Double-crested Cormorant
Merlin
American Crow
Fish Crow
House Sparrow
Redhead
Blue Jay
Birding Tips
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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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