Red-winged Blackbirds / Kyle Bess / Audubon Photography Awards
Bird is a Verb
Birdwatching, or “birding,” is a great way to connect with nature around you, anywhere and everywhere.
Field Trips
Small group birding outings are led year-round by experienced guides to destinations throughout the state. Beginners are encouraged to join any field trip. Pre-registration required.
Neighborhood Bird Outings
Join us for a casual morning walk of a Seattle neighborhood or park, you may be surprised by what we find! Open to the public. No pre-registration required.
Find a Birding Site
Peruse birding sites throughout Washington State on Seattle Audubon’s oneline guide to the birds of Washington State, BirdWeb.
Community Science
Join area birdwatchers in contributing to our scientific understanding of birds in our area through one of our many community science programs.
Youth Programs
Seattle Audubon offers a variety of activities for our youngest bird enthusiasts, all year round.
Etiquette and Ethics
Seattle Audubon encourages members and the public to follow the American Birding Association’s Code of Birding Ethics.
Hummingbirds and Winter Weather
If you have been feeding the hummingbirds and they have become accustomed to finding food in your yard, there are steps you can take to keep nectar available even during cold snaps.
Mass Waterfowl Casualties in Skagit Area
More than 700 deceased birds, primarily juvenile snow geese, have been retrieved by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) in western Skagit County.
Beyond Bird-Safe Seattle Week
QPOC Hikers met at Union Bay Natural Area for a...