About Us

We focus on urban conservation and are committed to an antiracist, inclusive approach to protecting birds and the natural spaces we share. 

With more than 4,000 members and 500 dedicated volunteers, Birds Connect Seattle is one of the largest independent organizations in the Audubon network. Together, we offer a wide range of environmental education programs, field trips and neighborhood bird outings, community science projects, and public outreach initiatives that inspire people of all ages to learn about and protect birds.

Our urban conservation work is anchored by the Bird-Safe Seattle initiative, which focuses on protecting and expanding the region’s tree canopy, preventing bird-window and building collisions, and reducing the use of harmful pesticides.

Our Mission and Vision

Birds Connect Seattle advocates and organizes for cities where people and birds thrive. We envision cities that integrate and value nature, minimize threats to birds, and protect habitat.

Our Values

We are a community of passionate, talented, and unique individuals, and our service is Birds Connect Seattle’s most valuable resource. As a staff-run and volunteer-powered organization, we value:

• • Inspiration. Birds inspire and inform conservation in a unique and powerful way.
  • Interconnectedness. The health of birds and their habitats is tied to human health.
  • Equity and Inclusion. Equity and inclusion are necessary to achieve our mission.
  • Diversity. Diverse perspectives strengthen our understanding of birds, our community, and the environment.
  • Humility. There are infinite ways to experience and enjoy birds and nature respectfully.
  • Collaboration. We are most successful when we collaborate within and outside the organization.
  • Science. Our policies and programs must be informed by science.

Our Impact

Visit the News and Stories page to read about how the Birds Connect Seattle community and programs are shaping a brighter future for local birds and the people who care about them.

Our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Commitments

Click here to learn more about how Birds Connect Seattle is putting our equity, diversity, and inclusion values into action.

Our Service Area

Our service area spans the greater Seattle region, from the city north to the King County line, south to SeaTac and Renton, east to Mercer Island, and west to the shores of Puget Sound.