Theodore Roosevelt Island
District of Columbia · Northeast
About This Location
Theodore Roosevelt Island is a productive birding destination in District of Columbia, with 222 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, and Mallard among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Tricolored Heron
Egretta tricolor
Baird's Sandpiper
Calidris bairdii
Mississippi Kite
Ictinia mississippiensis
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Corthylio calendula
Black Tern
Chlidonias niger
Broad-winged Hawk
Buteo platypterus
Veery
Catharus fuscescens
White Ibis
Eudocimus albus
Common Gallinule
Gallinula galeata
American Avocet
Recurvirostra americana
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Wood Duck
Mallard
Rock Pigeon
Great Egret
Fish Crow
European Starling
Gray Catbird
Black-and-white Warbler
Mourning Dove
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Great Blue Heron
Bald Eagle
Red-shouldered Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Eastern Phoebe
Tufted Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
Carolina Wren
American Goldfinch
Common Grackle
Birding Tips
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Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
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Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
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Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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District of Columbia Birding Guide
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