by Glenn Nelson | May 4, 2023 | Blog, Equity & Justice
Barn Swallow at Heart Mountain (photo by Glenn Nelson) On an air-conditioned bus to Tule Lake, we fold shimmering sheets of colored paper into delicate, mystical birds. The weight of the shared ritual makes my fingers fumble. It’s been decades since I made origami...
by seattleaudubonsociety | Apr 10, 2023 | Announcements, Blog
Volunteers at Christmas Bird Count. We are a volunteer-powered organization and have positions for every skill and interest category. Scroll through the positions for a description and needs, including time commitment, or take a shortcut to different categories by...
by seattleaudubonsociety | Mar 28, 2023 | Announcements, Blog, Equity & Justice
Board member Anthony Floyd (right) shares a view of an osprey nest in Rainier Beach (photo by Glenn Nelson) No longer a barrier, our new name, Birds Connect Seattle™ represents an open door for new communities to join us in our mission to advocate and organize for...
by seattleaudubonsociety | Mar 27, 2023 | Blog, Equity & Justice
Participant in Outdoor Asian bird walk at Union Bay Natural Area (photo by Glenn Nelson) Birds Connect Seattle™. Three simple words that represent eight months of focused work through a transparent and inclusive process. In July 2022, immediately following the...
by seattleaudubonclaire | Mar 15, 2023 | Blog, Equity & Justice
Snow Bunting (photo by Glenn Nelson) To our chapter members: This morning, the National Audubon Society (NAS) announced that it would retain the Audubon namesake. It does not dispute that the success of John James Audubon’s Birds of America hinged on scientific fraud,...