Wildlife in our Region - Foxes, Beavers, and Coyotes, Oh My
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It's spring, a great time of year for spotting wildlife in our region. Migratory birds are returning, deer and rabbits are flocking to suburban backyards, and raccoons regularly saunter through back alleys. But for the more adventurous, spring is also a great time to visit our region's parks, where you might see great blue herons, foxes, owls, and bald eagles. We've got tips on where to go, and how to observe animals safely and respectfully.
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Coyote in Potomac Overlook Regional Park
Pablo Codes, an exchange student from Spain interning at Potomac Overlook, set up a motion-detecting videocamera to see what animals might be spotted. In the first five seconds of this video, you’ll see what the naturalists at the park agree is a coyote.
Seasonal Naturalist John Burke at the Potomac Overlook Regional Park shows some pelts from animals common to our area and talks about how human development and nature are bumping up against each other in Arlington:
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Everytime I leave my office in Rosslyn and drive down 395 to the King St exit, I see several haws (red tail) along 395. I cant believe these are so common around here. Carlos
Thanks, Nadine, for just calling in and mentioning on the radio about Huntley Meadows Park - 1500 acres of wonderful wetlands and fantastic forests! The Hooded Mergansers, Snipe, Blue Wing Teal, and the Barred Owls are at HMP now along with lots of active snapping turtles and frogs and toads. There are Wild Turkeys, Bald Eagles and coyote there, too.
Our family has been fortunate to hike there for decades - great staff and great programs including Wetlands Day which will be on May 6th this year.
I hope you'll touch on turning yards into backyard habitat, mentioning any programs such as NWF's.