by Josh Morris | Sep 19, 2022 | Blog, Conservation, Science
Black-capped Chickadee | Mick Thompson | Eastside Audubon Birds are culturally, ecologically, and economically important to Seattle. That’s not just our opinion. It’s in the mayoral proclamation that sets October 2-8, 2022, as “Bird-Safe Seattle Week.” We’re excited...
by seattleaudubonsociety | Jun 16, 2022 | Blog, Conservation, Science
Written by Kasper Cergol, with contributions from Anne Freudenthal. The Seattle Bird Collision Monitors (SBCM), is a community science initiative that began with a pilot season in the fall of 2021. Continuing this spring, 27 volunteers dedicated a few hours each week...
by Josh Morris | Jun 8, 2022 | Blog, Conservation, Education, Equity & Justice
Ring-billed Gulls sometimes form female-female pairs during breeding season / ethan.gosnell2 via Wikimedia Commons Watch the discussion with Dr. Sandilands and Jasmine Maisonet! There is nothing is more queer than nature. “Queerness” is widespread among...
by Josh Morris | Jun 1, 2022 | Blog, Conservation, EarthCare Northwest, EarthCare Summer 2022
House Finch in a Maple tree | Canva by Joshua Morris, Urban Conservation Manager When the Ellenbert Apartments’ paint is fresh, it is white with blue trim. The paint was not fresh when I lived there. The hardwood floors were just as worn. One spot in front of the...
by seattleaudubonsociety | Jun 1, 2022 | Blog, Conservation, EarthCare Northwest, EarthCare Summer 2022
Bird-friendly artwork titled “Albireo’s Aviary” installed at University of British Columbia’s Center for Interactive Research on Sustainability. Artist: Lora Zosia Moon. Photo credit: UBC. When we think about cities, one of the first things that comes to mind is...
by seattleaudubonsociety | May 31, 2022 | Blog, Conservation, Education, Equity & Justice, Nature Shop
In celebration of Pride Month, here are five books that explore and celebrate sexual diversity in people and nature. Titles are available at the Nature Shop or your local library. Happy Pride, book lovers! Queer Ecologies: Sex, Nature, Politics, Desire by Catriona...
