Theodore Roosevelt Island
District of Columbia · Northeast
Challenging
April-May, September-October
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
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
Wood Duck
Mallard
Double-crested Cormorant
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Blue Jay
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
Carolina Wren
European Starling
Eastern Bluebird
Hermit Thrush
American Robin
Common Grackle
Northern Cardinal
Ring-necked Duck
Common Merganser
Rock Pigeon
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.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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