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
American Bittern
Botaurus lentiginosus
Mississippi Kite
Ictinia mississippiensis
Least Tern
Sternula antillarum
Dickcissel
Spiza americana
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Setophaga coronata
Common Merganser
Mergus merganser
Dark-eyed Junco
Junco hyemalis
Sharp-shinned Hawk
Accipiter striatus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Chimney Swift
Great Blue Heron
Eastern Kingbird
Red-eyed Vireo
American Crow
Tufted Titmouse
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Carolina Wren
American Robin
American Goldfinch
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
Indigo Bunting
Hairy Woodpecker
Carolina Chickadee
Double-crested Cormorant
Cliff Swallow
Birding Tips
- 1
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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