Northern Harrier / David Hutson / Audubon Photography Awards
Likely Seattle Voters Speak for the Trees
NPI poll results show more than 80% of likely voters in support of maximizing tree retention during planning and development, and in support of focusing urban forestry investments in low-income and historically redlined neighborhoods.
EarthCare Northwest | Fall 2021
Bird migration has captivated and fascinated human beings for generations. In our fall 2021 issue of EarthCare Northwest, we take a closer look at this awe-inspiring phenomenon.
Science for Conservation: Introducing the Seattle Bird Collision Monitoring Project | EarthCare Northwest
Volunteers started patrolling the streets of Seattle this month looking for dead birds. Their data generated from their efforts will help Seattle Audubon understand the bird-glass collision issue at a local level, and develop effective conservation solutions.
Wanderlust: Incredible journeys by fascinating birds | EarthCare Northwest
Changes in organ placement, personality, or the ability to nap mid-flight are some of the incredible ways birds have adapted to prepare for their bi-annual migratory journeys.
Migration: Inspiring authors, photographers, and makeup artists alike | EarthCare Northwest
Seattle Audubon Board Member, Grace Rajendran, has a passion for books and birds. She interviewed the authors of Pacific Flyway, a book about migration of waterbirds, and then uses her artistic creativity to create makeup looks inspired by some beautiful seabirds.
Names Are Power: Let’s Talk About Decolonizing Bird Names
The moment is ripe to not only topple eponymous names, but to include more indigenous knowledge in the global conversation about birds. In a time of shifting power dynamics, the act of naming is a form of power.
A Rosy-Finch by any other name—sweeter without eponyms
On July 8, 2021 the Seattle Audubon Society Board of Directors affirmed its support for “Birds Names for Birds” and joined the call to put an end to the practice of eponymous naming.
A New Look for The Nature Shop Windows
Seattle-based artist and muralist, Angelina Villalobos sees the unveiling of her design for the new collision-deterrent art installed on The Nature Shop windows.
Washington State reopening update
We continue to follow Seattle—King County Public Health officials’ recommendations for our area and we trust the research showing that the COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective.
Therefore, effective July 1, the following modifications for our activities will go into effect:
Mortality Event at West Seattle Caspian Tern Colony
Seattle Audubon and Audubon Washington are saddened to report on a mortality event at a West Seattle Caspian Tern colony.