About Us
At Birds Connect Seattle, we believe that when we protect birds, we create a healthier, more vibrant city for everyone.
Founded in 1916, Birds Connect Seattle—formerly the Seattle Audubon Society—is an independent, 501(c)(3) nonprofit and the first conservation organization established in Washington State.
Today, we lead with a focus on urban conservation and a commitment to an antiracist, inclusive approach to protecting birds and the natural spaces we share. Our service area extends across 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.
With more than 4,200 members and 225 dedicated volunteers, Birds Connect Seattle is one of the largest independent organizations in the national 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 the birds that enrich our lives.
Our urban conservation mission centers on the Bird-Safe Seattle initiative—working to protect and expand the region’s tree canopy, prevent bird-window and building collisions, and reduce the use of harmful pesticides.
Our Mission
Birds Connect Seattle advocates and organizes for cities where people and birds thrive.
Our Vision
Birds Connect Seattle envisions 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
Birds Connect Seattle serves the birds and people of the greater Seattle area. This includes north to Shoreline and Kenmore, east to Mercer Island, and south to Renton and Des Moines.
