Emerald Ash Borer, iNaturalist by Van Bobbit, Birds Connect Seattle Member The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) issued a most depressing news release on August 19, 2026, after an emerald ash borer (EAB) was first reported in Washington State. WSDA...
Birding Vacation group enjoying a meal on Mount Constitution by Roniq Bartanen, trip leader and community member In October, we hosted a small group out on Orcas Island for our Fall Birding Vacation. One of our amazing trip leaders Roniq Bartanen was kind enough to...
Birds Connect Seattle Van on a recent Birding Vacation Nearly 12 years ago, during a staff retreat, our team gathered to brainstorm “blue sky” visions for the future of our organization. Our team has never been short on vision, so the room was filled with big dreams...
Did you know owls are silent fliers? Or that their ears are positioned asymmetrically to help them pinpoint a sound’s source? These are just a couple of the remarkable adaptations that make owls such skilled hunters, whether they’re on the prowl at night or...
Great Horned Owl chicks | Canva Every spring, something magical happens in Seward Park. Among the old-growth trees, Great Horned Owl pairs court, nest, and raise their young. Visitors can watch fluffy owlets peek from their nests, take their first awkward flights, and...
