Many are excited about adding the connection over the Anacostia River, but a contingent of rowers worries it will impede their route.

There’s less of a hubbub and you can find trees in bloom for a much longer period than at the Tidal Basin, which only hits peak prettiness for anywhere from four to 10 days.

But a number of unresolved budgetary and design concerns may make the reopening of the M Street gate a lengthy process.

“It’d just be a huge benefit for the residents of Carver Langston, Trinidad, Kingman Park, and the larger Capitol Hill area to be able to access such an amazing green space on foot or by bike.”

The annual International Tree Climbing Championship to be exact.

Glory had an “accidental fledge,” but the real thing could happen in the near future, eagle experts say.

“If they don’t know how to handle that [situation] without calling armed security, that’s ridiculous.”

It might be back in its nest as soon as tonight.

Officials noticed “DC5” made the first hole, or “pip,” in its shell this morning around 6:15 a.m.

Bald Eagles “Mr. President” and “The First Lady” are nesting in a Tulip Poplar tree at the U.S. National Arboretum.