D.C. bald eagles along the river - open the D.C. Bald Eagles Gallery.
D.C. bald eagles along the river - open the D.C. Bald Eagles Gallery.

Wildlife of the Anacostia River

Wildlife of the Anacostia River banner showing an eagle nest in bare branches with the Washington Monument in the distance.
Wildlife of the Anacostia River banner showing an eagle nest in bare branches with the Washington Monument in the distance.
Bald Eagles and Eagle Watch - explore the bald eagle restoration story.
Bald Eagles and Eagle Watch - explore the bald eagle restoration story.
Osprey of the Anacostia River - open the Osprey gallery.
Herons and egrets of the Anacostia River - open the Herons and Egrets gallery.
River life of the Anacostia - open the River Life gallery.
Habitat Makes Return Possible panel showing the forested Anacostia River shoreline and explaining the wetlands, trees, nesting areas, and quiet edges wildlife needs.
Watching the Anacostia River - explore the River page.
Watching the River panel showing a young person using binoculars beside the Anacostia River and describing observation through photography, video, interviews, and field notes.
Turtles of the Anacostia River - explore the River Life gallery.

Wildlife needs more than open water.

It needs wetlands, trees, nesting areas, food sources, quiet edges, and safe places to return.

Protecting the Anacostia River means protecting the entire system around it.