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Tomorrow is World Albatross Day! Did you know the three species of albatross pictured here can be spotted off Washington...
06/18/2026

Tomorrow is World Albatross Day! Did you know the three species of albatross pictured here can be spotted off Washington's outer coast? While these remarkable seabirds don't breed here, our marine waters provide critical feeding grounds where they hunt squid, fish, crustaceans, and fish eggs to bring back to their chicks at breeding colonies in far-away locations (some have been documented traveling over 1,600 miles in a single foraging trip!).

This year's World Albatross Day theme focuses on restoring breeding habitats around the globe, but there are ways to help closer to home:
✅Support policies and fishing practices that reduce seabird bycatch.
✅Advocate for the protection of important marine habitats, including the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary.
✅Reduce single-use plastics to help keep our oceans healthy for wildlife.

Together, we can help ensure these incredible ocean travelers continue to soar across the Pacific for generations to come.

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🔸Laysan Albatross. Credit: Robert Martin/Audubon Photography Awards
🔸Black-footed Albatross. Credit: Morgan Quimby/Audubon Photography Awards
🔸Short-tailed Albatross: Kat Paleckova/Audubon Photography Awards

Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels, NOAA Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary

We're excited for the U.S. to play in Seattle on Friday, but across the Americas, behind every team we’re rooting for in...
06/18/2026

We're excited for the U.S. to play in Seattle on Friday, but across the Americas, behind every team we’re rooting for in the 2026 World Cup, is a national bird we’re rooting for just as much. What bird (or team) are you cheering for?

Earlier this year, we celebrated the passage of SB 6355, establishing a state transmission authority here in Washington....
06/16/2026

Earlier this year, we celebrated the passage of SB 6355, establishing a state transmission authority here in Washington. We provided written testimony in support of SB 6355, and advocates sent over 1,000 messages to legislators. This coordinated advocacy elevated the importance of responsibly-sited infrastructure that will accelerate the clean energy transition while emphasizing the protection of birds and the places they call home.

Going to the World Cup? Why not plan a birding adventure along the way? Audubon centers are located near several World C...
06/15/2026

Going to the World Cup? Why not plan a birding adventure along the way? Audubon centers are located near several World Cup stadiums, including the Seward Park Audubon Center, which is just a few minutes' drive from Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field).

Attending a game in another city? Swipe to see where and what birds you might encounter there. Plus, click the link in our comments to find a center near you!

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Seattle may be home to the Seahawks, but Ospreys have been catching fish in the Pacific Northwest long before the Seahaw...
06/13/2026

Seattle may be home to the Seahawks, but Ospreys have been catching fish in the Pacific Northwest long before the Seahawks came to town! From goggle-like eyelids that improve underwater vision to reversible toes that help them hang onto their catch, Ospreys are perfectly adapted for life on the hunt.

Learn more about these incredible raptors and discover a few surprising facts about one of Washington's most iconic birds.

🔗https://www.audubon.org/magazine/10-fun-facts-about-osprey

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Osprey. Karen Bilgrai Cohen/Audubon Photography Awards
Osprey. Ben Knoot/Audubon Photography Awards
Osprey. Brad Lenear/Audubon Photography Awards

This spring, Audubon Washington brought together chapter leaders from across the state for five in-person Regional Chapt...
06/12/2026

This spring, Audubon Washington brought together chapter leaders from across the state for five in-person Regional Chapter Meetings. Over 60 volunteers representing 23 local chapters gathered to work on shared conservation issues.

Conversations focused on Lights Out, Washington!, coastal conservation, bird festivals, youth engagement, volunteer leadership, and conservation advocacy following the 2026 legislative session.

Across Washington, volunteers are solving conservation challenges, leading bird walks, restoring habitat, advocating for birds, organizing festivals, and creating welcoming spaces for people to connect with nature and each other.

If you’re interested in getting more involved locally, we encourage you to find and connect with your nearest chapter. 🔗https://www.audubon.org/about/audubon-near-you

June is Pride Month, with celebrations including pride parades, picnics, parties, and... bird outings!Let's Go Birding T...
06/10/2026

June is Pride Month, with celebrations including pride parades, picnics, parties, and... bird outings!

Let's Go Birding Together events are for everyone who loves birds and the outdoors.

Here are a few events taking place that we hope you can attend.

If your organization is hosting a Let's Go Birding Together event this month, please share info about it in the comments!

Birds Connect Seattle, Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge

Crows are highly intelligent, social birds, and their behavior often reflects just how much they learn from one another....
06/09/2026

Crows are highly intelligent, social birds, and their behavior often reflects just how much they learn from one another. Unfortunately, they can sometimes be a bit too clever and curious for their own good.

To better understand how to contend with the crows damaging her roof, journalist Pam Mandel reached out to Seward Park Audubon Center’s Nick Dujnic, along with noted UW crow researchers Kaeli Swift and John Marzluff, for advice.

As Nick explains in the resulting article in The Seattle Times, our work at Audubon focuses on “peaceful cohabitation, not deterrence,” and ways humans can live ”happily with our avian neighbors."

"Give them something else to do,” Nick suggests. “If you put peanuts in your backyard, you might find they’ve lost interest in your roof.”

👉 Read the full article here: https://www.seattletimes.com/explore/at-home/if-your-roof-is-damaged-it-might-be-crows-heres-how-to-scare-them-away/

Corvid Research, John Marzluff, University of Washington, The Seattle Times

06/08/2026

Happy Happy World Ocean Day! The Salish Sea alone supports over 172 species of bird at different times of year. When we protect the places birds need along our incredible coasts, we are protecting the places people and communities need today and tomorrow.

What is your favorite seabird? Let us know in the comments and enjoy this video!

Want to protect our planet, and the environment we all share? Begin with birds.Birds connect us across geographies and g...
06/05/2026

Want to protect our planet, and the environment we all share? Begin with birds.

Birds connect us across geographies and generations. They're more than beautiful. They serve as indicators for the health of our environment, and they inspire collective action for a healthier home. When birds thrive, their ecosystems thrive, our communities thrive—we all thrive, too.

This , learn how we are working to protect birds and our planet here at Audubon Washington. We invite you to get involved with us! 🔗audubon.org/washington

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