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
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Iceland Gull
Larus glaucoides
Osprey
Pandion haliaetus
Sora
Porzana carolina
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Stelgidopteryx serripennis
Long-tailed Duck
Clangula hyemalis
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Common Goldeneye
Ring-billed Gull
Horned Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
Bald Eagle
Fish Crow
European Starling
American Robin
Eastern Meadowlark
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Shoveler
Hooded Merganser
Great Black-backed Gull
American Wigeon
Green-winged Teal
Ring-necked Duck
Bufflehead
Red-breasted Merganser
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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