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Backyard Nature: In August, the birds mute their songs, and new sounds fill the air

August 4, 2023 by FHC 1 Comment

by Marlene Berlin As July turns into August, the sounds of nature change, too. It is too late now to hear the songs of most birds. Even the wood thrush, […]

Filed Under: Backyard Nature, Featured, Local Wildlife, News

Backyard Nature: Ponds are a popular waterfront hangout, if you’re a green tree frog

July 10, 2023 by FHC Leave a Comment

Two fun facts about green tree frogs: They are not always green. And they are not always in trees. The frogs are now in full chorus at the Linnean stream, […]

Filed Under: Backyard Nature, Featured, Linnean Park, Local Wildlife, News, Rock Creek Park

An unleashed dog attacked a beaver in Rock Creek Park. The beaver had to be put down.

May 26, 2023 by FHC Leave a Comment

Many dog owners and dog walkers flout the leash laws inside and outside of Rock Creek Park. We’ve seen dogs harass wildlife in the park itself. And on May 14th, […]

Filed Under: Featured, Local Wildlife, News, Parks and Streams, Rock Creek Park

Backyard Nature: Cottontails and cottonwood; dry spring means fewer tadpoles

May 22, 2023 by FHC Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Backyard Nature, Broad Branch, Featured, Linnean Park, Local Wildlife, News

Backyard Nature: An amphibian chorus is warming up for its yearly performance

April 5, 2023 by FHC Leave a Comment

by Marlene Berlin It begins every year with a faint, high-pitched hum. In early March, I start listening for the song of the American toad. These creatures open the annual […]

Filed Under: Backyard Nature, Featured, Local Wildlife, News

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, […]

Filed Under: Backyard Nature, Featured, Local Wildlife, News, Wildlife Photos

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 […]

Filed Under: Backyard Nature, Featured, Local Wildlife, News

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 […]

Filed Under: Backyard Nature, Local Wildlife, News, Rock Creek Park

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 […]

Filed Under: Backyard Nature, Featured, Local Wildlife, News

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 […]

Filed Under: Backyard Nature, Featured, Home Front, In the Garden, Local Wildlife, News

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