Friends of Dyke Marsh

	Friends of Dyke Marsh

Friends of Dyke Marsh is a volunteer group dedicated to preserving and enhancing Dyke Marsh, the last enduring substantial freshwater tidal marsh in the Washington, D.C. capital area, located on the Potomac River just south of Alexandria, Virginia. Dyke Marsh is administered by the National Park Service. Read here for more about FODM.

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Site updated by:
T.D. Hobart

Sunday morning bird walks

The weekly Sunday morning bird walks are held every Sunday morning, all year. Meet at 8 a.m. in the south parking lot of the Belle Haven picnic area. Walks are led by experienced birders and all are welcome.

Send Your Dyke Marsh Bird Sightings

This updated web site has again made it possible for members and visitors alike to send in their sightings. See the Bird Sightings page for instructions on how to share your sightings with us and to read what others have seen at the Marsh.

FODM: A Brief History

FODM founding member Ed Risley has written a brief history of our organization. It traces our start from a meeting of local activists in 1976 through the challenges of today. Click to read the entire history here.

News and reports by email

Sign up at KurtCapt87@verizon.net or andpend@elinkisp.com to add your name to our email list and receive reports of birds seen at Dyke Marsh and other news of current interest.