Go Birding
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.

COVID-19 Activity Updates
Mar 9, 2022
Varied Thrush / Debra Regula / Great...

Young Birders: Back to Birding (in-person)!
Feb 22, 2022
Seattle Audubon’s teen group, Young Birders, took a field trip to Skagit County in January to enjoy raptors, sea birds, and more!

How to Eat a Sea Star
Jan 26, 2022
Gulp! Board member Sharon Wada has written a humorous blog post about a gull, a sea star, and how to slurp one down.