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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.Â
The Sticky Secret of Hummingbird Nests
Discover how hummingbirds turn spider silk into nature’s strongest glue, building tiny nests that stretch, hold fast, and protect the next generation against the elements.
Aerial Insectivores in Decline: What 18 Years of Neighborhood Bird Project Data Reveals
Our skies are changing. New analysis of 18 years of Neighborhood Bird Project data shows aerial insect-eating birds, like swallows and swifts, are declining locally, with some species down more than 90%.
What’s driving the drop, and what can we do to help?
Built to Catch Bugs: Adaptations of Insect-Eating Birds
From mosquito-snatching swallows to barbed tongue woodpeckers, discover how insect-eating birds are perfectly built to catch their next snack.
Volunteer Spotlight: Jordan Juranek
Meet a Birds Connect Seattle volunteer! Discover their favorite birding spots, from Union Bay to Seward Park, their passion for Wood Ducks, and why they love leading outings with our NextGen team.
Discovering Seattle’s Blue Jay: The Steller’s Jay
Think you spotted a Blue Jay in Seattle? Look closer—it was likely a bold, mischievous Steller’s Jay, a striking local favorite with a personality as loud as its call.
Community Advocacy Wins Protection for Magnuson Park Wetlands
A year-long community advocacy campaign succeeds in protecting the restored wetlands at Magnuson Park, ensuring vital habitat for birds and urban wildlife in Seattle.
Ospreys: Almost a Seattle Seahawk
As the Seattle Seahawks head to the Super Bowl, learn about the osprey, the fish-eating raptor that most closely matches the Seahawk.
2025 Christmas Bird Count
The 2025 Seattle Christmas Bird Count recorded 130 species and more than 54,000 birds, with over 300 participants contributing to this long-running community science effort.
Binoculars 101: How to Choose Your First Pair for Birding
For many people, binoculars are the key that unlocks the joy of birding. But choosing your first pair can feel surprisingly complicated. Birds Connect Seattle is here to help with in person trial options!
Who’s In Town? American Wigeons
Large flocks of Wigeons have descended on Seattle lakes and coastal areas for the winter! Enjoy getting out in the rain with dabbling ducks this winter, and keep your eyes and ears peeled for the ever charming American Wigeon.