Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens
District of Columbia · Northeast
Easy
April-May, September-October
Free
Open daily, 7 AM - 4 PM
About This Location
Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens is a productive birding destination in District of Columbia, with 255 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and American Black 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
Mississippi Kite
Ictinia mississippiensis
Louisiana Waterthrush
Parkesia motacilla
Yellow-bellied Flycatcher
Empidonax flaviventris
Tennessee Warbler
Leiothlypis peregrina
Common Merganser
Mergus merganser
Tricolored Heron
Egretta tricolor
Swainson's Thrush
Catharus ustulatus
Black Tern
Chlidonias niger
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Great Egret
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Red-shouldered Hawk
Belted Kingfisher
Red-winged Blackbird
Wood Duck
Rock Pigeon
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Great Blue Heron
Eastern Phoebe
Eastern Kingbird
Fish Crow
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Carolina Wren
European Starling
Gray Catbird
Northern Mockingbird
American Robin
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 eBird hotspot data before visiting to see recent sightings and what species are being reported.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Anacostia Park
- Frederick Douglass House
- National Arboretum
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