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Backyard Nature: Barred owl on Ellicott

October 28, 2022 by FHC 4 Comments

Joseph Priniotakis is a young photographer and birder based in Forest Hills DC. His middle school team won the World Series of Birding for their age group in Cape May, […]

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Backyard Nature: An ecosystem in the trees

September 23, 2022 by FHC 1 Comment

by Marlene Berlin I recently discovered a new ecosystem up in my trees – by looking down. I returned from vacation to find a sticky black substance on my backyard […]

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Backyard Nature: Water striders chat, caterpillars attack, and bullfrogs duel

August 1, 2022 by FHC 3 Comments

by Marlene Berlin In Rock Creek Park and along its tributaries, you can see some fascinating critter behavior if you keep your eyes searching – and your curiosity on high […]

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Backyard Nature: A slithery surprise at the Tregaron bullfrog pond, and the not-entirely-green green tree frogs at Linnean Stream

July 8, 2022 by FHC 5 Comments

by Marlene Berlin One recent Sunday, I headed with a friend to Tregaron Conservancy in Cleveland Park, taking the Rock Creek trail from Pierce Mill south to Klingle Trail. From […]

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Backyard Nature: Make birds feel at home in your backyard or on your balcony

July 8, 2022 by FHC Leave a Comment

by Marjorie Rachlin Do you ever wonder what those birds in your backyard are doing? Do your children ask, “What’s that bird?” There’s an easy way to find out. Just […]

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Backyard Nature: Hello, hummingbirds

June 17, 2022 by FHC Leave a Comment

by Marjorie Rachlin It’s time to get your hummingbird feeder out. The ruby-throated hummingbirds are here, having flown all the way from Central America in early May. A feeder with […]

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Backyard Nature: An owl stands its ground in Rock Creek Park, and an uncommon backyard sighting

May 5, 2022 by FHC Leave a Comment

by Marlene Berlin The people you meet on Rock Creek Park trails are generally friendly. The same can’t always be said about the wildlife. I took a hike in Rock […]

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Backyard Nature: Turkeys on the trail

April 22, 2022 by FHC 1 Comment

Before the Soapstone trail’s March closure for the sewer rehabilitation project, it was a popular place to take a stroll. And apparently, it still is. Minsuh Son, who can see […]

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Backyard Nature: The Broad Branch frogs are putting on a show

April 15, 2022 by FHC Leave a Comment

by Marlene Berlin I must admit I have been worried about the frogs. I’m used to hearing the hum of the American toad permeate the neighborhood beginning in early March. […]

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Spotted in Rock Creek Park: Bald eagles

April 12, 2022 by FHC 3 Comments

by Marlene Berlin On Sunday, a friend and I were walking up Broad Branch Road, close to the Soapstone trailhead, when we saw a large bird flying across the sky […]

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