Animals

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  Mammals

  Eastern gray squirrels and cottontail rabbits are the most common small mammals can be seen on the grounds.

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  Insects & Spiders

  The Longfellow garden is home to many different insects and arachnids.

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  Birds

  More than 40 species of birds have been identified at Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site.

 

A very common bird in urban settings, European Starlings are often seen at the park.

Wildlife at Longfellow House - Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site is not always obvious to the casual observer, but it does exist. Several species of mammal, over twenty five bird species, and many insects have been documented at the site. Some animals, like gray squirrels, are residents of the park while many others are visitors.