Downy Woodpecker on a tree
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

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