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
Little Blue Heron
Egretta caerulea
Northern Waterthrush
Parkesia noveboracensis
Nashville Warbler
Leiothlypis ruficapilla
Forster's Tern
Sterna forsteri
Blue-winged Warbler
Vermivora cyanoptera
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Vireo gilvus
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
Dendrocygna autumnalis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Blue Jay
American Crow
Fish Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Purple Martin
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
American Robin
American Goldfinch
White-throated Sparrow
Common Grackle
Northern Cardinal
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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