Northern Harrier / David Hutson / Audubon Photography Awards
Bryony Angell on Wingspan Game Illustrators’ New Book
Bryony Angell recently reviewed the new book, Celebrating Birds, by artists, and Wingspan board game illustrators, Natalia Rojas and Ana Maria Martinez.
EarthCare Northwest | Spring 2023
Welcome to Seattle Audubon’s Spring 2023 member newsletter, EarthCare Northwest. In this issue, we explore how our Nature Shop serves as a connection point for our community.
From Young Birder, to Collision Monitor, to Lifelong Advocate | EarthCare Northwest
Yoon Lee isn’t sure where to credit his fascination with birds – Wild Kratts television show, an Anna’s Hummingbird on his school campus, or a global pandemic. Either way, it is here to stay, and he is busy creating a better future for birds in our community through his activism.
Five Destinations in North America for Bird-related Travel | EarthCare Northwest
Just as birds are in the midst of their spring migration, you may also be feeling the pull to plan your next vacation. Pack your field guide and binoculars and check out one of these great birding destinations in North America to plan your next trip around.
Making the Most of Nesting Season | EarthCare Northwest
Dan McDougall-Treacy writes about observing the nesting and fledging of birds from home. Depending on the species you might be trying to attract, providing nesting materials and nest boxes, and your own garden practices, can set birds up for greater success.
Member Lending Library: Birds, Travel, & Behavior | EarthCare Northwest
If you’ve never set foot in the basement of the Nature Shop, you may not be aware of the treasure trove of bird books available for our members. Take a peek inside our Member Lending Library, and borrow a book during your next visit.
Letter from Executive Director on NAS Announcement
This morning, the National Audubon Society (NAS) announced that they would retain the Audubon namesake. They do not dispute that the success of John James Audubon’s Birds of North America hinged on scientific fraud, plagiarism, and the forced labor of enslaved people.
I believe those facts should preclude further elevation of such a figure at the forefront of our conservation movement.
Statement on National Audubon Society Namesake
We are shocked, confused, and deeply disappointed by today’s announcement from the National Audubon Society (NAS) that their organizational namesake will continue to elevate an enslaver who committed scientific fraud and plagiarism, and desecrated Indigenous burial sites in service to racist pseudoscience.
Young Birders Visit the Skagit
Read about our January Young Birders field experience up in the Skagit area where they enjoyed raptors, woodpeckers, and otters. All the photos were provided by two Young Birders teens.
Tension Over Owls Impacts ‘East 90’ Access
Conflicts over Short-Eared Owls, other birds, and access to habitat in Bow, Washington, prompted the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) to update access rules to the Samish River Unit of the Skagit Wildlife Area.