More morning-after-the-snow photos from David Cohen, who says “For those of us lucky enough to have heat, power, and shelter, the morning after the storm brought extraordinary beauty. There’s a reason our neighborhood is Forest Hills.” Enjoy these, then check out more of the extraordinary beauty captured by Cohen’s keen eye and his camera. (All […]
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Backyard Nature: 🎶Doe, a Deer, a Female Deer🎶
by David Jonathan Cohen Text and photos © 2025 Perhaps the darkest moment in animated movies is the death of Bambi’s mother. Perhaps the brightest moment in movie musicals is the song “Do-Re-Mi” in The Sound of Music. And then there’s our backyard. In the late afternoon on June 2, I watched a fawn wobble […]
You’re Invited: David Cohen’s wildlife photos on exhibit
For many years, Forest Hills neighbor David Cohen has contributed photo essays about birds and other wildlife to Forest Hills Connection. In recent years, posters featuring his photos have helped people identify wild creatures they might see in Linnean Park and other parts of Rock Creek Park. In August, we’re invited to visit the Patuxent […]
Artists update: Polan’s abstract geometry; LaCroix’s power of the feminine; Rose’s hot wax; Danziger’s birds of glass; and Cohen’s birds of a feather
We checked in with some of the neighborhood-based artists we have profiled over the years to find out what they’re working on. Annette Polan A year ago, Polan told us about the work that “helped me survive the isolation of the pandemic.” Covid Mandala: Meditations on an Emergency is a visual journal, she says, “of […]
Backyard Nature: Cottontails and cottonwood; dry spring means fewer tadpoles
by Marlene Berlin It is time to talk rabbits again. Every few years, the rabbits (and reports we get of rabbit sightings) are more numerous. And, as if they feel strength in numbers, they grow more brazen. This spring, I am often seeing rabbits in my front and back yards. One day recently, four of […]
Ward 3 Council candidates are asking for your vote. But first, they’d really like your signature.
by Marlene Berlin Over the next couple of weeks, if you happen to be in a public place with a lot of foot traffic (perhaps passing by the Van Ness Giant or Politics and Prose), there’s a good chance someone will ask you to sign a ballot petition. Candidates for DC offices need to collect […]
Backyard Nature: Thirteen ways of looking at an eastern bluebird
by David Jonathan Cohen Text and photos © 2021 Ask me my favorite bird. The chances are good I’ll respond with a long pause. There are more than 10,000 species of birds! They offer a spectacular kaleidoscope of colors, songs, sizes, adaptations, and behaviors. On my short list of birds I’m always thrilled to see, […]
Backyard Nature: How do tiny chickadees survive the frigid cold? A boost in their brain power
We often see chickadees at our feeders in the cold of winter, taking sunflower seeds and flying off with them. They somehow make it through the frigid temperatures. But how? This interesting article by Mike Wilpers, a member of Friends of Sligo Creek, explains their strategies – including a phenomenal memory that helps chickadees find […]
Backyard Nature: A owlet’s odyssey
A young barred owl went on quite a journey early last month. And as luck would have it, photographer and neighbor David Cohen was there to capture it all with his camera. He posted the story of this plucky little owl on Instagram (@davidcohenphotodc) and gave us permission to share with you. Click the arrow […]
Meet Your Neighbors update: David Cohen and an 80-year quest for “Lessons from Lives”
David Cohen has generously shared his wildlife photography with Forest Hills Connection readers. He has written for us how his dog helped sniff out an opportunity to help the neighbors. And, he is writing a book. “For as long as I can remember, I’ve been fascinated by people’s life stories. My family teases me that […]
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