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Read more about how Birds Connect Seattle is active in our local community and our region to protect birds and habitat and share their joy with people of all ages.
Discover “Feathers, Fossils, and Flight”
Explore Feathers, Fossils, and Flight at Birds Connect Seattle—an immersive exhibit on bird evolution, Archaeopteryx, and the science of how birds first flew.
Birds, Community, and Holiday Cheer: A Look Back at Our Open House
See highlights from our Holiday Open House, including John the Falconer’s live birds, Cloud City Coffee’s Bird-Friendly coffee, community fun, and holiday shopping benefiting bird conservation.
Holiday Gift Guide: Staff & Volunteer Favorites for Every Bird Lover
Discover unique, bird-friendly gifts curated by Birds Connect Seattle staff and volunteers. Shop local and support bird conservation.
Should We Feed Birds? What the Science Says About the Impacts of Bird Feeding
Feeding birds is one of the most common ways people connect with nature—but is it helping or harming wildlife? Learn what science says and how to feed birds responsibly.
Sara’s Story: Healing Grief Through Birding
Sara shares how birding helped her cope with profound personal loss, and urges support for Birds Connect Seattle to make the healing power of nature accessible to others.
Executive Order to Protect Seattle’s Urban Tree Canopy on Private Property
After years of community advocacy, we’re celebrating Seattle’s new Executive Order while pushing for the bold action still needed to reverse canopy loss and close widening equity gaps.
10 Ways to Help Birds
Birds need your help. Here are 10 ways you can help safeguard birds for future generations.
Who’s In Town: Migration Edition
Fall kicks off hundreds of North American bird species’ long migration. Dozens of cool birds pass through the Puget Sound area. Here’s one cool bird for every month this fall.
Working Towards an IDEAL CBC 2025 Update
Last year, we embarked on an exciting journey to make the annual Christmas Bird Count, or CBC, more accessible to all birders in our community. This year, we will expand on these changes with additional modifications to keep the momentum going.
You’re Invited to a Climate Forum
We are proud to partner with Seattle Parks Foundation, Cascade Bicycle Club, Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust, and Transportation Choices Coalition to present a Climate Forum.