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Conservation Reading Group: A Natural History of Empty Lots
Birds Connect Seattle advocates and organizes for cities where people and birds thrive.
Neighborhood Bird Project Report Species Highlight #4: Red-breasted Nuthatch
The Neighborhood Bird Project reports red-breasted nuthatch numbers are on the rise. But Climate Change continues to threated the “upside-down bird” across the United States.
Neighborhood Bird Project Report:Â Fewer and Fewer
Seattle bird populations are changing. Explore findings from Birds Connect Seattle’s Neighborhood Bird Project report showing fewer species, lower bird counts, and what we can do to help reverse the trend.
Neighborhood Bird Project Report Species Highlight #3: Killdeer
Birds Connect Seattle advocates and organizes for cities where people and birds thrive.
Protected: Member Appreciation Week 2026
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Neighborhood Bird Project Report Species Highlight #2: Savannah Sparrow
Birds Connect Seattle advocates and organizes for cities where people and birds thrive.
Neighborhood Bird Project Report Species Highlight #1: Dark-eyed Junco
The Dark-eyed Junco, a common bird in Seattle, has increased in urban areas by over 400% in the last two decades, according to a recent report. Despite this growth, their overall population is declining. Urban bird lovers are encouraged to protect them by keeping cats indoors and respecting their nesting choices.
Large and in Charge: Bald Eagles in Washington
Learn about Washington’s eagles, the Bald Eagle and the Golden Eagle. Discover key differences between adults and juveniles, habitat preferences, nesting behavior, vocalizations, and expert tips for spotting North America’s largest raptors.
The Sticky Secret of Hummingbird Nests
Discover how hummingbirds turn spider silk into nature’s strongest glue, building tiny nests that stretch, hold fast, and protect the next generation against the elements.
Aerial Insectivores in Decline: What 18 Years of Neighborhood Bird Project Data Reveals
Our skies are changing. New analysis of 18 years of Neighborhood Bird Project data shows aerial insect-eating birds, like swallows and swifts, are declining locally, with some species down more than 90%.
What’s driving the drop, and what can we do to help?