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Barred Owl Management Strategy Position

Barred Owl Management Strategy Position

Northern Spotted Owl | Sylvia Hunt | Audubon Photography Awards A Crisis of Our Own Making Northern Spotted Owls are in crisis, especially in Washington State. Populations here have declined by 75-80% since the mid-90s. Thankfully, they are protected under the...
The Bart Simpson Treatment for the Snag

The Bart Simpson Treatment for the Snag

Blooma Tree Care arborists Ricky, Zane, Troy and Randy on snag trimming day | Claire Catania A large Douglas Fir tree once stood in front of the Birds Connect Seattle Nature Shop. Many years ago, the top half of the tree broke off in a wind storm, and what remained...
EarthCare Northwest | Winter 2023 | Annual Impact Report

EarthCare Northwest | Winter 2023 | Annual Impact Report

Warm winter greetings, bird advocates— Our 2022-2023 fiscal year was certainly one for the history books, not just in the story of Birds Connect Seattle, but of chapters all around the country who have since joined the movement to grow more inclusive bird conservation...
Volunteers Assemble at Hoot Camp

Volunteers Assemble at Hoot Camp

Suzannah Yu participates in a session about activating joy during Hoot Camp 2023 (photo by Glenn Nelson) Volunteer leaders and staff of Birds Connect Seattle attended our third annual Hoot Camp to learn and acquire perspectives and skills in an effort to make our...
Wiley Slough Closure Continues

Wiley Slough Closure Continues

Belted Kingfisher at pre-construction Wiley Slough (photo by Glenn Nelson). Wiley Slough (or, officially, the Skagit Wildlife Area Headquarters Unit), one of the most popular and diverse birding areas in the region, will remain closed to all public access until at...