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Ospreys: Almost a Seattle Seahawk

Ospreys: Almost a Seattle Seahawk

Osprey | Harry Collins | Audubon Photography Awards  As the Seattle Seahawks head to the Super Bowl, excitement is rippling across the region. Even though there is no bird actually called a Seahawk, the most similar raptor in the Seattle region is the Osprey. Ospreys...
2025 Christmas Bird Count

2025 Christmas Bird Count

NextGen Council | Seattle Christmas Bird Count The 2025 Seattle Christmas Bird Count took place on December 14 and delivered another strong year of data, community participation, and insight into bird populations across the region. Thank you to everyone who...
Who’s In Town? American Wigeons

Who’s In Town? American Wigeons

American Wigeon | Eric Ashman | Audubon Photography Awards  by Wren Wagenbach, NextGen Councilmember American Wigeon – Mareca americana Large flocks of Wigeons have descended on Seattle lakes and coastal areas for the winter! American Wigeons spend the summer on...
Discover “Feathers, Fossils, and Flight”

Discover “Feathers, Fossils, and Flight”

Explore Feathers, Fossils, and Flight, our hands-on exhibit uncovering how the first birds took to the sky. See feathers, fossils, skeletons, and a life-size Archaeopteryx reproduction up close—then decide for yourself: could the earliest birds truly fly? Perfect for...
Birds, Community, and Holiday Cheer: A Look Back at Our Open House

Birds, Community, and Holiday Cheer: A Look Back at Our Open House

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Holiday Open House on December 6. This annual community event brought together birders, families, and supporters from across Seattle for an afternoon filled with connection, learning, and appreciation for the birds we love....
Holiday Gift Guide: Staff & Volunteer Favorites for Every Bird Lover

Holiday Gift Guide: Staff & Volunteer Favorites for Every Bird Lover

Seasonal Chalkboard Sign | Birds Connect Seattle Looking for the perfect gift for the bird lover in your life? Whether you’re shopping for a backyard birder, a city naturalist, or someone who simply loves wildlife, our Birds Connect Seattle 2025 Gift Guide features...