1-4 Hours
Birding at Fort Dupont
Fort Dupont Park
Enjoy peaceful birding right in the heart of the Anacostia area of Washington D.C. 157 species of birds have been sighted at Fort Dupont in the last year. Come engage your senses as you look and listen for birds while walking in a dense forest.
Enjoy the tranquility of birding in a dense forest right in the middle of of an urban area only a few miles from the Nation's Capitol. Birders have reported 157 species of birds at Fort Dupont over the last year. Fort Dupont is great for experienced and novice birders alike. Birding is easier with binoculars and a bird identification book, but they are not required.
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BirdwatchingAnimalsBirdsTortoises and TurtlesFarming and AgricultureMilitaryRiver and RiparianTrailsUrban AmericaCivil War
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Duration
1-4 Hours
Fees Apply
No
Seasons
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day
Accessibility
There is handicap parking at the Fort Dupont Activity Center. The trails are easy to moderate to hike but are not wheelchair accessible.
Pets
Yes — Dogs are allowed on a leash. Please clean up after your dog.
Reservations
No
Location
Fort Dupont Activity Center Parking Lot