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The Birds of Hains Point: A Community Photobook

Have you photographed birds at Hains Point? We want to see your work!

DC Bird Alliance is inviting amateur and professional photographers to contribute to HOLD THE POINT!, a community photobook celebrating the extraordinary birdlife and natural heritage of Hains Point and East Potomac Park.

From Bald Eagles soaring overhead to warblers passing through during migration, the birds of Hains Point tell a remarkable story about the importance of urban green spaces. And the photographers who capture these moments help us see what makes this place so special.

Now, we're bringing those images together in a book that celebrates the birds, the photographers, and the public landscape we share.

Photography With a Purpose

Hains Point is more than a beautiful place to spend an afternoon. It's an important habitat for resident and migratory birds, a place for people to connect with nature, and a treasured part of Washington, DC's natural history.

As proposed golf course redevelopment threatens to change this landscape, we're using photography to tell the story of what's at stake.

HOLD THE POINT! will serve as a fundraiser supporting charitable preservation efforts to protect Hains Point and its natural habitats.

Share Your Best Shots!

We're looking for photographs that capture the beauty, diversity, and personality of the birds of Hains Point.

• Amateur and professional photographers are welcome.

• Photographs must have been taken at Hains Point or within East Potomac Park.

• Both recent and historical photographs are encouraged.

• Each photographer may submit up to five images.

• Selected photographers will receive publication credit and retain copyright to their work.

Whether you've spent years photographing birds at Hains Point or captured one unforgettable moment during a visit, we'd love to see what you've seen.

Submit Your Photographs

Submission Deadline: Monday, November 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET

Complete our submission form and share your photographs for consideration.

SUBMIT YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS

Selected contributors will be contacted regarding publication permissions and next steps. Submission does not guarantee inclusion.

This is more than a photography project. It's an opportunity for our community to celebrate the wildlife of Hains Point, document its ecological importance, and help protect a place that belongs to all of us.

Let's HOLD THE POINT!

Our calendar followed its own migration route this year, but it has officially landed.

Congratulations and many thanks to our talented photographers for sharing their phenomenal images from across the region. Every purchase supports our bird walks, advocacy, youth programs, and community conservation work throughout DC.

Order yours today!