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Read more about how Birds Connect Seattle is active in our local community and our region to protect birds and habitat and share their joy with people of all ages.
Celebrating our Supporters – Appreciation & Awards Dinner 2026
Celebrate the Birds Connect Seattle’s 2026 Appreciation and Awards Dinner and meet the volunteers, Rare Birds, and Legacy Circle Donors who make our community thrive.
Seattle’s Urban Birds Take Flight in Our Expanded Mural
Our Seattle shop mural is growing! Meet the newest birds brought to life by local muralist Tori Shao in this behind-the-scenes look.
Cats and Birds: Finding a Way Forward
We’re cat people, too. But as a conservation organization, we have a responsibility to consider how free-roaming cats affect wild birds. Explore what the research tells us about outdoor cats, wildlife, and the choices we can make to protect both.
Scoop the Poop for Cleaner Water
Pet waste is one factor that can contribute to nutrient run off, algal blooms, and declining aquatic habitat—and why picking up after your pets helps protect birds and local waterways.
Sharing Our Parks with Ground Nesting Birds
Discover how simple actions like staying on trails and leashing dogs can help protect ground-nesting birds like Savannah Sparrows and Killdeer in Seattle parks.
Conservation Reading Group: We Will Be Jaguars
Join the Conservation Reading Group discussion of We Will Be Jaguars, Nemonte Nenquimo’s memoir exploring Indigenous leadership, climate activism, and protecting the Amazon rainforest.
Rat Poison Suspected in Death of Three Great Horned Owls at Seward Park
The tragic loss of three Great Horned Owls at Seward Park highlights the hidden dangers of rat poison and the need for safer rodent control.
Celebrating One Year Downtown
Celebrate one year of Birds Connect Seattle in downtown Seattle as we reflect on new programs, community connections, and the growth of our new home in the Denny Triangle.
Birding Across Generations: Andrew’s Story
A four-year-old’s “bird list” becomes a touching reminder of how birds connect families, inspire curiosity, and spark wonder across generations.
Volunteer Spotlight: mari lopez gonzalez
Meet a Birds Connect Seattle volunteer! Inspired by the ways birds continue to live alongside us, even in the heart of the city, they see birding as an invitation to witness the many vibrant worlds birds create.
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