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Rock Creek Park
Nature & Science
 

Rock Creek Park provides an oasis within the District of Columbia for a variety of animal and plants, including coyotes, raccoons, owls, deer and many species of trees. In addition it is an important stop of and resting spot for neo-tropical migrant birds on their way south to their wintering grounds or on their way north to their breeding grounds.

 

Rock Creek Park Geology:

Rock Creek Park preserves a Piedmont stream valley in a heavily urbanized area and provides a sanctuary for many rare and unique species. The park is approximately 15 km (9.3 miles) long and up to 1.6 km (1 mile) wide. It extends southward from the Maryland – Washington, D.C., border to the Potomac River along Rock Creek valley.

White-tailed Deer
White-tailed Deer
White-tailed Deer Management Plan
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Coyote
Coyote
Coyote FAQs
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Bitter Sweet
Bitter Sweet
Invasive non-native plants
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Gold Finch
Gold Finch
Master Bird Check List (PDF)
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Andromeda Galaxy

Did You Know?
The Andromeda Galaxy (M31) at about 2.5 million light years from the earth is the farthest object visible to the naked eye. You can learn more amazing astronomy facts at the only planetarium in the NPS in Rock Creek Park.
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Last Updated: July 29, 2010 at 10:22 MST