Birding

With over 10,000 species of birds worldwide, Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens is lucky enough to have been host to over 250 of them as they live and migrate through the DC area, making it a prime choice to go birding. Of course, Kenilworth has it's egrets, green herons, blue herons, and finches, but it also provides a space that is out of the city where photographers and birders can capture moments in a natural landscape while seeing what the DC area would have looked like before settlers cultivated the land. Yes, we do have our historical section of the park which is built on and maintained to preserve the garden's rich history, but we have also preserved a lot of the natural surrounding marshes, reminding visitors that DC hasn't always been the city it is today.

 

Local volunteer and expert birder Molly leads a bird walk around the gardens.

J. Cashman / NPS

Birding at Kenilworth

Over 250 different species of birds have been spotted at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens and Kenilworth Park! Birding has always been a good reason to come to Anacostia Park and the Aquatic Gardens. The park manages habitat for ground nesting, aquatic, and woodland birds.

Tuesday Bird Walks

Join us on Tuesday mornings from 8:30-10:00am for a weekly bird walk. Wear comfortable shoes, water, sunscreen and binoculars if you have them. Experienced birders and new birders are all welcome!

First Weekend Bird Walks

We offer bird walks on the 1st Saturday and 1st Sunday of the month from 8:30am until 10am. Check the calendar for updates. Wear comfortable shoes, water, sunscreen and binoculars if you have them. Experienced birders and new birders are all welcome!

 

Two goldfinches land on coneflowers.

Photo Courtesy of Charlene Johnson