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Ethics in Bird and Wildlife Photography | EarthCare Northwest

Ethics in Bird and Wildlife Photography | EarthCare Northwest

Juvenile Barred Owl | Kamriell Welty by Kamriell Welty What is it about owls that is inherently fascinating to so many birders? Perhaps it’s their elusive nature, difficulty to spot, or piercing gaze. Maybe we love their hunting prowess or haunting calls. It’s likely...
The Good, the Bad, and the Blurry | EarthCare Northwest

The Good, the Bad, and the Blurry | EarthCare Northwest

Smartphone capturing a bird in a tree | Carol Roll by Claire Jackson Every year, I marvel at the artistry of the Audubon Photography Award winners. I can only dream of getting a shot like Jack Zhi’s White-tailed Kite and its fledgling. Taking pictures can be a great...
Bird-Safe Seattle Week

Bird-Safe Seattle Week

Black-capped Chickadee | Mick Thompson | Eastside Audubon Birds are culturally, ecologically, and economically important to Seattle. That’s not just our opinion. It’s in the mayoral proclamation that sets October 2-8, 2022, as “Bird-Safe Seattle Week.”   We’re excited...
Nature Camp Recap 2022

Nature Camp Recap 2022

Nature Campers | Cat Chiappa Creative Equity and Inclusivity at Nature Camp  Nature Camp 2022 came and went with the flurry of energy like it does every year. There were countless moments of joy, excitement, inspiration, and learning that is expected of our program,...
Birding My Neighborhood with Molly Hashimoto

Birding My Neighborhood with Molly Hashimoto

Photo of Molly Hashimoto with Japanese Maples by Paul Kasprzyk. Article by Caryn Bell-Schutzler.  In the introduction to her stunning new book, Trees of the West (follow up to Birds of the West: An Artist’s Guide), artist, author, and educator Molly Hashimoto...
Volunteer Award Winners 2022

Volunteer Award Winners 2022

Volunteers, Rare Birds, and staff enjoyed a summer evening together at the annual Appreciation & Awards event at the Center for Urban Horticulture. Photo by Kim Starke.  The 2022 Appreciation & Awards Dinner held on August 18, 2022 honored the many Seattle...