Birds Connect Seattle

Birds Connect Seattle Birds Connect Seattle advocates and organizes for cities where people and birds thrive. Birds inspire and inform conservation in a unique and powerful way.

Our Vision
Birds Connect Seattle envisions cities that integrate and value nature, minimize threats to birds, and protect habitat. Our Values
We are a community of passionate, talented, and unique individuals, and our service is Birds Connect Seattle’s most valuable resource. As a staff-run and volunteer-powered organization, we value:

Inspiration. Interconnectedness. The health of birds and thei

r habitats is tied to human health. Equity and Inclusion. Equity and inclusion are necessary to achieve our mission. Diversity. Diverse perspectives strengthen our understanding of birds, our community, and the environment. Humility. The are infinite ways to experience and enjoy birds and nature respectfully. Collaboration. We are most successful when we collaborate within and outside the organization. Science. Our policies and programs must be informed by science.

🐦Looking for a new way to get outside this month? Join one of our Neighborhood Bird Outings! 💡These free guided outings ...
06/01/2026

🐦Looking for a new way to get outside this month? Join one of our Neighborhood Bird Outings!

💡These free guided outings are open to all skill levels and are a great way to learn about your local birds and connect with the community.

📌Find more details at birdsconnectsea.org/calendar

Bird of the Week: Black-bellied Plover 🐦Washington’s largest plover is a long-distance traveler, breeding in the high Ar...
06/01/2026

Bird of the Week: Black-bellied Plover 🐦

Washington’s largest plover is a long-distance traveler, breeding in the high Arctic tundra before spending much of the year along our coastal beaches.

Black-bellied Plovers are active foragers, sprinting across beaches and mudflats as they hunt small invertebrates like worms, clams, and crustaceans. Look for their striking white rump and black “armpits” in flight—key field marks that make them stand out among other plovers.

They can be found year-round on outer beaches such as Ocean Shores, Grays Harbor, and Leadbetter Point, though they are less common in summer when only non-breeding birds remain in the region. Their clear, whistled calls often give them away before they’re seen.

💡Learn more about the Black-bellied Plover on birdweb.org.

Member Appreciation Week starts tomorrow!We are so grateful for the generous individuals who choose to invest in Birds C...
05/31/2026

Member Appreciation Week starts tomorrow!

We are so grateful for the generous individuals who choose to invest in Birds Connect Seattle so we can protect local birds and habitat across our region. Your support makes this work possible every single day.

Members, check your inbox for details about the week ahead, including special discounts, events, and a little extra gratitude from all of us at Birds Connect Seattle. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

What happens when a single nesting site disappears? For Cliff Swallows at Magnuson Park, the impact was dramatic. 🐦Our l...
05/30/2026

What happens when a single nesting site disappears? For Cliff Swallows at Magnuson Park, the impact was dramatic. 🐦

Our latest Neighborhood Bird Project species highlight explores how the removal of a large colony of mud nests in 2010 led to a 96% decline in Cliff Swallow sightings at the park. These highly social birds rely on shared nesting spaces, often building massive colonies under bridges, cliffs, and buildings.

The story is a powerful reminder that even small changes to urban spaces can have lasting impacts on wildlife, and that coexistence is possible when we make room for birds in our communities.

Read more about what Cliff Swallows can teach us about urban conservation at:
birdsconnectsea.org/2026/05/20/neighborhood-bird-project-report-species-highlight-5-cliff-swallow/

05/29/2026

As the days grow sunnier and more of us head outside to explore, we’d like to gently remind everyone of the importance of staying on designated trails and paths. Even in places that may seem quiet or untouched, wildlife is often hard at work just beyond our view.

This Marsh Wren chose a small grassy patch to build its nest, carefully weaving together something remarkable. Captured from a distance at Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge, this moment reminded our group just how much hidden nature exists only a few feet away (you can hear us contemplating the possible final shape of the nest.)

By staying on trails, we help protect sensitive habitat, reduce stress on wildlife, and ensure spaces like these remain safe for birds and other animals to feed, rest, and raise their young. Small actions from all of us can make a big difference for the wildlife that share these spaces with us.

We’re excited to be partnering this week with Seattle Parks Foundation's Tree Equity Network for a virtual Lunch & Learn...
05/25/2026

We’re excited to be partnering this week with Seattle Parks Foundation's Tree Equity Network for a virtual Lunch & Learn featuring our Conservation Director, Joshua Morris. 🌳

Join Joshua for a high-level look at Seattle’s urban forest, including the public agencies responsible for managing it and the plans, policies, and reports that help shape urban forestry decisions across the city.

💡This event is virtual and free! Learn more and register at: rebrand.ly/tree-equity-network-event

Bird of the Week: Say’s Phoebe 🤎With its soft gray-brown feathers, cinnamon-colored belly, and signature tail bob, the S...
05/25/2026

Bird of the Week: Say’s Phoebe 🤎

With its soft gray-brown feathers, cinnamon-colored belly, and signature tail bob, the Say’s Phoebe is one of the West’s most charming flycatchers. These open-country birds are often spotted perched on fences, shrubs, or rocks before darting out to catch insects midair.

In Washington, Say’s Phoebes are most commonly found east of the Cascades throughout the Columbia Basin and in river valleys in the northeastern part of the state. They’re rare in western Washington but can occasionally be spotted in early spring during migration.

They’re also some of the earliest spring arrivals in eastern Washington, sometimes returning as early as late February for nesting season.✨

💡Learn more about the Say's Phoebe at birdweb.org

🐈🐦🐛We recently partnered with the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife on their new conservation campaign, Love Cats...
05/22/2026

🐈🐦🐛We recently partnered with the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife on their new conservation campaign, Love Cats, Love Wildlife, encouraging cat owners to care for their pets in ways that also protect Washington’s wildlife and natural spaces.

As part of WDFW’s Habitat at Home program, the campaign highlights everyday actions you can take to support local habitats. One of the most impactful? Keeping cats indoors.

Indoor cats live safer, healthier lives while helping protect birds, small mammals, and other wildlife. It’s a small change that can make a big difference for biodiversity across our communities.

💡Learn more about the message and take the campaign pledge at:
rebrand.ly/WDFW-Love-Cats

05/21/2026

Just landed at Birds Connect Seattle, 👀

We’re excited to add Nocs Provisions to our lineup of optics! From binoculars and monoculars to spotting scopes, these colorful and adventure-ready optics are a fun new addition to our collection for every kind of birder.

📌 Check them out in store or online at birdsconnectsea.myshopify.com

📚Join us on June 3rd for an author talk with Maria Mudd Ruth as she explores her upcoming book, Bird with the Flaming Re...
05/19/2026

📚Join us on June 3rd for an author talk with Maria Mudd Ruth as she explores her upcoming book, Bird with the Flaming Red Feet: Seasons with an Uncommonly Common Seabird.

💡Learn more and register at: rebrand.ly/june-author-talk

Centered on the charismatic Pigeon Guillemot, this lively natural history blends science, storytelling, and years of field observation to spotlight a seabird that plays an important role in the health of marine ecosystems. Found along the Pacific Coast from Alaska to Southern California, these vibrant birds may be overlooked by many, but they have an incredible story to tell.

Through community science, coastal ecology, and personal reflection, Maria invites us to slow down, pay attention, and reconnect with the wild places and wildlife around us.

🌟 receive a $5 coupon for book purchase at time of registration (Coupon code shared via confirmation email.)

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616 Olive Way
Seattle, WA
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Thursday 10am - 5pm
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