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Birding My Neighborhood with Molly Hashimoto

Birding My Neighborhood with Molly Hashimoto

Photo of Molly Hashimoto with Japanese Maples by Paul Kasprzyk. Article by Caryn Bell-Schutzler.  In the introduction to her stunning new book, Trees of the West (follow up to Birds of the West: An Artist’s Guide), artist, author, and educator Molly Hashimoto...
Welcoming the World: Russ Steele & the Nature Shop  

Welcoming the World: Russ Steele & the Nature Shop  

Russ Steele, in front of the Seattle Audubon Nature Shop (photo by Glenn Nelson).   Note: After 24 years at Seattle Audubon, Russell Steele, or Russ to most, the longest-tenured employee in the organization’s history, is retiring at the end of June, 2022....
Five Books that Celebrate Sexual Diversity in People and Nature

Five Books that Celebrate Sexual Diversity in People and Nature

In celebration of Pride Month, here are five books that explore and celebrate sexual diversity in people and nature. Titles are available at the Nature Shop or your local library. Happy Pride, book lovers! Queer Ecologies: Sex, Nature, Politics, Desire by Catriona...
COVID-19 Activity Updates

COVID-19 Activity Updates

Varied Thrush /  Debra Regula / Great Backyard Bird Count Updated March 9, 2022 Throughout the pandemic, Seattle Audubon has said that Seattle & King County Public Health would be our best guide for decision-making to keep our staff, volunteers, and...
A New Look for The Nature Shop Windows

A New Look for The Nature Shop Windows

Angelina Villalobos standing outside The Nature Shop windows with her collision deterrent artwork now installed. Bird-safe and Beautiful The Nature Shop windows are sporting a new look these days. As part of our work for Bird-safe Cities we commissioned a design by...
Feeder guidance to limit the spread of salmonellosis

Feeder guidance to limit the spread of salmonellosis

American Goldfinches and Pine Siskins / Betsy Bass / Great Backyard Bird Count Update December 2021 December 16, 2021 In the Seattle area, PAWS Wildlife Center is receiving Pine Siskins ill with salmonellosis and has received reports of sick birds at bird feeders....