Photograph: Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

Leader: Owen , OR owenpepstein@gmail.com

When: Sunday June 21st, 8:00 AM

Location: 1550 Anacostia Ave NE, Washington, DC 20019

Meet: Meet in the Parking Lot

Bring: Your camera gear, a tripod, and a variety of lenses, extra batteries, and good walking shoes.

Tickets: There is no entrance fee.

Info: The open skies are filled with clouds of swallows, chimney swifts, and cedar waxwing. I've seen Great Egrets, and Herons here several times. The marsh is brimming with activity with aquatic plants and animals. The park is again colorful with all types of blooms around the ponds and marsh.

Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens is a tremendous site for birding in Washington D.C. Birding is one of many great reasons to visit Anacostia Park and the Aquatic Gardens. Over 250 different species of birds have been spotted at Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens!

Breakfast: @ IHOP , 3601 Bladensburg Rd, Colmar Manor, MD

Tripods: Tripods are allowed so feel free to bring your tripod or monopod