Bird Walk - Roosevelt Island

In 1931, the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Association purchased the island from Washington Gas Light Company with the intention of erecting a memorial honoring President Roosevelt. On Dec 12, 1932 in a ceremony in the east room of the White House, President Hoover accepted the island as a shrine to Roosevelt and declared that would be known as Theodore Roosevelt Island. (Wikipedia) Today, this hotspot is home to an impressive number of resident and migrating species.

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Please do not bring unregistered guests. It is unfair to your fellow birders on the waitlist and unfair to our volunteer guides. If you are on the Waitlist and have not received an email that a space has opened, unfortunately we're at capacity and can't add more to our flock for this walk.

CANCELLATION: The walk will proceed in rain (best time to bird!), but will be cancelled in the event of heavy downpours or thunderstorm; cancellation will be emailed at least 2 hours before meeting time. So please check before you head out.

WHAT TO BRING / PARK INFO:

• Sunscreen / Sun Protection
• Comfortable footwear to walk or hike. We will be walking on unpaved trails.
• Water and snacks
• If you have binoculars, please bring them.
• Parking is limited at Roosevelt Island, arrive early to have the best chance for a spot.
• Alternatively, the Rosslyn Metro station is a 10-15 walk to the island. Please plan accordingly to meet us in the parking lot, next to the bridge entrance, by 8AM.
• Portable restrooms are available on the island.

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