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A Fond Farewell to Our Wedgwood Home

A Fond Farewell to Our Wedgwood Home

A photo of the Wedgwood building around the time of purchase. In 1996, the same year “Macarena” was dominating the radio waves and Dolly the sheep was born, Birds Connect Seattle moved into the 8050 35th Ave building in Wedgwood. Charming, homey, and humble are all...
Bird Feeding 101: Suet | EarthCare Northwest

Bird Feeding 101: Suet | EarthCare Northwest

Downy Woodpecker on a suet feeded | Michael Tatman | Canva Feeding wild birds is one way to attract a variety of species to your balcony, yard, or window. If you are new to feeding birds, seed and nectar feeders are common choices, but suet feeders can be a wonderful...
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...
Native Plant Appreciation Month: Planting for Tomorrow

Native Plant Appreciation Month: Planting for Tomorrow

By Van Bobbitt, Garden Committee  Gov. Jay Inslee proclaimed April, 2023, as Native Plant Appreciation Month. Each year, the Washington Native Plant Society sponsors Native Plant Appreciation Month to highlight the importance of native plants and healthy native plant...
Bryony Angell on Wingspan Game Illustrators’ New Book

Bryony Angell on Wingspan Game Illustrators’ New Book

Celebrating Birds: An Interactive Field Guide Featuring Art from Wingspan Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Bryony Angell is a devoted birder and writer, focusing her stories on women in the birding world, who has been recognized in regional and national...