Kingman and Heritage Islands in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Native Birds of Kingman and Heritage Islands
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 2, 2023
1. Native Birds of Kingman and Heritage Islands Marker
Bald Eagle
Although the bald eagle is no longer an endangered species, it is protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. Both laws prohibit killing, selling, or otherwise disturbing eagles, their nests, or eggs. Nesting bald eagles disappeared from the District of Columbia in the 1940s but were reintroduced in the 1990s. In 2015, a mated pair of eagles returned to a nest in the National Arboretum for the first time since 1947, and successfully bred. Since then, the pair has returned each year. As of 2016, the District had at least three known nests of mated bald eagle pairs. Viewers can watch the Arboretum eagles each season at dceaglecam.org.
Erected by DC Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development; Living Classrooms Foundation; DC Department of Energy & Environment; District Department of Transportation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment. A significant historical year for this entry is 2015.
Location. 38° 53.638′ N, 76° 57.922′ W. Marker is in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Kingman and Heritage Islands. Marker is on Kingman Island Trail just east of Anacostia Riverwalk Trail, on
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Native Birds of Kingman and Heritage Islands (a few steps from this marker); Native Fish of Kingman and Heritage Islands (a few steps from this marker); Welcome to Kingman & Heritage Islands (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Welcome to Kingman & Heritage Islands (approx. 0.2 miles away); Whitney M. Young, Jr. Memorial Bridge (approx. 0.4 miles away); Langston Golf Course (approx. 0.4 miles away); Langston Golf Course and Driving Range (approx. 0.4 miles away); Clark Calvin Griffith (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northeast Washington.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 2, 2023
2. Native Birds of Kingman and Heritage Islands Marker
The marker can be found on the dock on the walking path between the two islands.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 2, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 45 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 2, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
