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Hummingbirds and Winter Weather

Hummingbirds and Winter Weather

Anna’s Hummingbird (photo by Kamriell Welty) We receive many concerns about feeding hummingbirds during winter. The Anna’s Hummingbird has expanded its range in recent decades, and is present year-round in the Seattle area, even in winter. If you have been...
Mass Waterfowl Casualties in Skagit Area

Mass Waterfowl Casualties in Skagit Area

Snow geese in Skagit Valley (photo by Glenn Nelson)   Feb. 15, 2023 Note: Bird flu (also known as avian influenza) has received some concerning media attention lately, including reports of transmissions to mammals such as black bears. However, the virus is not...
EarthCare Northwest | Winter 2022 | Annual Impact Report

EarthCare Northwest | Winter 2022 | Annual Impact Report

Warm winter greetings members,   This year has been one for the history books. One focused on the future. We are turning the page toward a new chapter of bird conservation that celebrates urban populations and habitats. In this issue of EarthCare Northwest, you’ll...
Honor Roll of Bird Heroes 2021-22

Honor Roll of Bird Heroes 2021-22

Hooded Mergansers | Daniel Piquette | Audubon Photography Awards Home 9 Author archive for seattleaudubonsociety Thank you, bird heroes! Donors, members, volunteers, partners, and staff play a tremendous role in furthering our mission to advocate and organize for...
Beyond Bird-Safe Seattle Week

Beyond Bird-Safe Seattle Week

QPOC Hikers met at Union Bay Natural Area for a Bird-Safe Seattle Week event / Wendy Walker The City of Seattle declared October 2-8, 2022, Bird-Safe Seattle Week. All week long, people who care about wild birds gathered in person and online to celebrate our feathered...