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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.Â
A Second Chance For A Sharp-shinned Hawk
A Sharped-shinned Hawk gets a second chance after colliding with a reflective glass window. Not only was the hawk able to be rehabilitated and released, the home owner took action to prevent other birds from facing a similar fate.
Environmental Education for All
Nature Camp is spreading its wings! We are excited to announce that for the summer of 2024, Nature Camp will be offered at new locations across Birds Connect Seattle’s service area.
Barred Owl Management Strategy Position
Birds Connect Seattle shares our organizational position on US Fish & Wildlife Service’s proposed Barred Owl Management Strategy for the protection of the Northern Spotted Owl, listed under the Endangered Species Act.
The Bart Simpson Treatment for the Snag
The Douglas Fir snag that stands in front of the Birds Connect Seattle Nature Shop gets a new hair cut so it can safely continue to provide ecological value to wildlife.
EarthCare Northwest | Winter 2023 | Annual Impact Report
Birds Connect Seattle is proud to share with our members and community the highlights of our work and mission in 2022-23. Read our Annual Impact Report to discover the six birds and six words that represented our last year.
Volunteers Assemble at Hoot Camp
Volunteer leaders for Birds Connect Seattle assembled at the organization’s annual Hoot Camp to help make our events and programs more enjoyable, safe, and inclusive.
Wiley Slough Closure Continues
Wiley Slough (or, officially, the Skagit Wildlife Area Headquarters Unit), one of the most popular and diverse birding areas in the region, will remain closed to all public access until at least Nov. 15, as previously advised by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW).
EarthCare Northwest | Fall 2023
Welcome to Birds Connect Seattle’s Fall 2023 member newsletter, EarthCare Northwest. In this issue, we look to birds as a source of inspiration for art, aviation, literature, and learning.
It’s a Bird. It’s a Plane.: Aviation Designs Inspired by Birds | EarthCare Northwest
The skies have always captured the human imagination, inspiring dreams of flight and exploration. But long before humans took to the skies, birds had already mastered the art and science of flight.
Exploring Nature Through Art: An Expansion of Nature Camp | EarthCare Northwest
This summer, Nature Camp offered four week-long sessions devoted to visual art expression for our campers. With guidance from one of our members and our Camp Naturalists, the campers experienced a week filled with creativity in various art media.