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Birds Connect Seattle advocates and organizes for cities where people and birds thrive.
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Explore our 2025 Gift Guide and discover unique, bird-friendly gifts curated by Birds Connect Seattle staff and volunteers. Shop local and support bird conservation.
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November 28, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Explore our 2025 Gift Guide and discover unique, bird-friendly gifts curated by Birds Connect Seattle staff and volunteers. Shop local and support bird conservation.
Check out our Gift Guide and shop for the perfect gift today: birdsconnectsea.org/2025/11/25/h...
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Check out our Gift Guide and shop for the perfect gift today: birdsconnectsea.org/2025/11/25/h...
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Birds Connect Seattle will be closed Wednesday, November 26, and Thursday, November 27, in observance of Thanksgiving. We will be open on Friday, November 28. Stop by to see our exhibits & specimen collection, and shop for the perfect bird-themed holiday gifts. All the proceeds are for the birds!
November 25, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Birds Connect Seattle will be closed Wednesday, November 26, and Thursday, November 27, in observance of Thanksgiving. We will be open on Friday, November 28. Stop by to see our exhibits & specimen collection, and shop for the perfect bird-themed holiday gifts. All the proceeds are for the birds!
This season, surprise someone special with a membership to Birds Connect Seattle. As a member, they will enjoy perks like special pricing on class & trips, discounts on retail, access to our library, & more! Your gift supports local bird conservation. 💚
Tap the link in bio for a gift membership.
Tap the link in bio for a gift membership.
November 24, 2025 at 8:49 PM
This season, surprise someone special with a membership to Birds Connect Seattle. As a member, they will enjoy perks like special pricing on class & trips, discounts on retail, access to our library, & more! Your gift supports local bird conservation. 💚
Tap the link in bio for a gift membership.
Tap the link in bio for a gift membership.
This winter visitor from Siberia is a close relative of the American Wigeon. The main features that distinguish Eurasian Wigeon and American Wigeon are gray sides and russet face-markings. They hybridizes occasionally and these birds, which show a mixture of characteristics, are seen in Washington.
November 24, 2025 at 6:27 PM
This winter visitor from Siberia is a close relative of the American Wigeon. The main features that distinguish Eurasian Wigeon and American Wigeon are gray sides and russet face-markings. They hybridizes occasionally and these birds, which show a mixture of characteristics, are seen in Washington.
Class: Intro to Field Sketching & Nature Journaling with Carleen Ormbrek Zimmerman
12/13
12-2pm
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Join Carleen to learn how drawing & writing can enhance observations. She will discuss techniques & the difference between field sketching & nature journaling.
12/13
12-2pm
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Join Carleen to learn how drawing & writing can enhance observations. She will discuss techniques & the difference between field sketching & nature journaling.
November 21, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Class: Intro to Field Sketching & Nature Journaling with Carleen Ormbrek Zimmerman
12/13
12-2pm
secure.birdsconnectsea.org/a/fieldsketc...
Join Carleen to learn how drawing & writing can enhance observations. She will discuss techniques & the difference between field sketching & nature journaling.
12/13
12-2pm
secure.birdsconnectsea.org/a/fieldsketc...
Join Carleen to learn how drawing & writing can enhance observations. She will discuss techniques & the difference between field sketching & nature journaling.
Thank you all who came to last week’s Coffee & Crows Social Hour! We loved chatting about corvids, sipping coffee, & connecting with our community.
Our Social Hours happen every 2nd Thursday. Next month’s theme is Robins & Thrushes, & crafting robin ornaments. Stop by on December 11, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Our Social Hours happen every 2nd Thursday. Next month’s theme is Robins & Thrushes, & crafting robin ornaments. Stop by on December 11, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
November 20, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Thank you all who came to last week’s Coffee & Crows Social Hour! We loved chatting about corvids, sipping coffee, & connecting with our community.
Our Social Hours happen every 2nd Thursday. Next month’s theme is Robins & Thrushes, & crafting robin ornaments. Stop by on December 11, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Our Social Hours happen every 2nd Thursday. Next month’s theme is Robins & Thrushes, & crafting robin ornaments. Stop by on December 11, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Online Class Series + Field Trip: Ducks with David Droppers
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Time to get your ducks in a row! We are spoiled for ducks! So much diversity, so many bold patterns, and so many unique life histories!
12/3 & 12/10 7-8:30pm
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Time to get your ducks in a row! We are spoiled for ducks! So much diversity, so many bold patterns, and so many unique life histories!
12/3 & 12/10 7-8:30pm
November 19, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Online Class Series + Field Trip: Ducks with David Droppers
Register: secure.birdsconnectsea.org/a/ducksdavid...
Time to get your ducks in a row! We are spoiled for ducks! So much diversity, so many bold patterns, and so many unique life histories!
12/3 & 12/10 7-8:30pm
Register: secure.birdsconnectsea.org/a/ducksdavid...
Time to get your ducks in a row! We are spoiled for ducks! So much diversity, so many bold patterns, and so many unique life histories!
12/3 & 12/10 7-8:30pm
While an undergrad at UW Bothell, Sara and her family experienced tremendous loss. Amid overwhelming grief, one unexpected thing helped her find comfort: birds. Now, she’s helping others do the same. See how your support can help others find hope through birding.
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November 18, 2025 at 10:27 PM
While an undergrad at UW Bothell, Sara and her family experienced tremendous loss. Amid overwhelming grief, one unexpected thing helped her find comfort: birds. Now, she’s helping others do the same. See how your support can help others find hope through birding.
birdsconnectsea.org/2025/11/12/s...
birdsconnectsea.org/2025/11/12/s...
Like other nuthatches, Red-breasted Nuthatches use their strong legs and claws to walk up, down, and sideways on tree trunks, probing in the bark crevices for food. They readily come to seed and suet feeders and will cache food in crevices to return to later.
Learn more on our guide, birdweb.org.
Learn more on our guide, birdweb.org.
November 17, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Like other nuthatches, Red-breasted Nuthatches use their strong legs and claws to walk up, down, and sideways on tree trunks, probing in the bark crevices for food. They readily come to seed and suet feeders and will cache food in crevices to return to later.
Learn more on our guide, birdweb.org.
Learn more on our guide, birdweb.org.
Did you know pigeons can recognize themselves in a mirror? 🪞🐦
Celebrate these clever city birds with our pigeon-themed goodies! From books and hair clips to cozy socks and stress balls, these gifts are perfect for bird lovers (and pigeon fans!).
🛍️ Shop in-store or online: birdsconnectsea.org/shop/
Celebrate these clever city birds with our pigeon-themed goodies! From books and hair clips to cozy socks and stress balls, these gifts are perfect for bird lovers (and pigeon fans!).
🛍️ Shop in-store or online: birdsconnectsea.org/shop/
November 13, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Did you know pigeons can recognize themselves in a mirror? 🪞🐦
Celebrate these clever city birds with our pigeon-themed goodies! From books and hair clips to cozy socks and stress balls, these gifts are perfect for bird lovers (and pigeon fans!).
🛍️ Shop in-store or online: birdsconnectsea.org/shop/
Celebrate these clever city birds with our pigeon-themed goodies! From books and hair clips to cozy socks and stress balls, these gifts are perfect for bird lovers (and pigeon fans!).
🛍️ Shop in-store or online: birdsconnectsea.org/shop/
There's only a few more weeks to see our current exhibit, Drawn to Nature: Observing Nature with a Pencil, featuring the art of long-time Birds Connect Seattle member and volunteer Carleen Ormbrek Zimmerman.
Visit to see Drawn to Nature before it closes on Dec. 2.
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Visit to see Drawn to Nature before it closes on Dec. 2.
birdsconnectsea.org/visit/
November 13, 2025 at 8:09 PM
There's only a few more weeks to see our current exhibit, Drawn to Nature: Observing Nature with a Pencil, featuring the art of long-time Birds Connect Seattle member and volunteer Carleen Ormbrek Zimmerman.
Visit to see Drawn to Nature before it closes on Dec. 2.
birdsconnectsea.org/visit/
Visit to see Drawn to Nature before it closes on Dec. 2.
birdsconnectsea.org/visit/
Join Pedro Rodriguez (NextGen Council) for a fun evening editing bird photos. This event is perfect if you have photos from October/November's photo outings.
🗓️11/18, 7-8:30 pm
📍The Tower Building 3rd Floor Conference Room
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🗓️11/18, 7-8:30 pm
📍The Tower Building 3rd Floor Conference Room
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November 12, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Join Pedro Rodriguez (NextGen Council) for a fun evening editing bird photos. This event is perfect if you have photos from October/November's photo outings.
🗓️11/18, 7-8:30 pm
📍The Tower Building 3rd Floor Conference Room
secure.birdsconnectsea.org/a/bird-photo...
🗓️11/18, 7-8:30 pm
📍The Tower Building 3rd Floor Conference Room
secure.birdsconnectsea.org/a/bird-photo...
Birds Connect Seattle is closed today, November 11, 2025, in observance of Veterans Day.
November 11, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Birds Connect Seattle is closed today, November 11, 2025, in observance of Veterans Day.
Northern Shovelers inhabit shallow, marshy ponds and wetlands at low elevations. Breeding habitat is in open country, or lowland woodlands and clearings, near shallow water. During winter and migration they will use almost any wetland as long as it has muddy edges.
November 10, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Northern Shovelers inhabit shallow, marshy ponds and wetlands at low elevations. Breeding habitat is in open country, or lowland woodlands and clearings, near shallow water. During winter and migration they will use almost any wetland as long as it has muddy edges.
What's a crow's favorite drink? Caw-fee! ☕️🐦⬛
Next Thursday is Crows & Coffee Social Hour. Did you know that how your coffee is grown can have a significant impact on migratory birds? Opt for Bird-Friendly or shade grown coffee options that preserves biodiversity and habitat.
Next Thursday is Crows & Coffee Social Hour. Did you know that how your coffee is grown can have a significant impact on migratory birds? Opt for Bird-Friendly or shade grown coffee options that preserves biodiversity and habitat.
November 6, 2025 at 9:51 PM
What's a crow's favorite drink? Caw-fee! ☕️🐦⬛
Next Thursday is Crows & Coffee Social Hour. Did you know that how your coffee is grown can have a significant impact on migratory birds? Opt for Bird-Friendly or shade grown coffee options that preserves biodiversity and habitat.
Next Thursday is Crows & Coffee Social Hour. Did you know that how your coffee is grown can have a significant impact on migratory birds? Opt for Bird-Friendly or shade grown coffee options that preserves biodiversity and habitat.
Take a class with us! Upcoming classes are below.
11/8: Birds and Block Printing with Hanae Bettencourt
12/3, 12/10, 12/13: Ducks with David Droppers
12/13: Introduction to Field Sketching and Nature Journaling with Carleen Ormbrek Zimmerman
Learn more and register:
birdsconnectsea.org/calendar/
11/8: Birds and Block Printing with Hanae Bettencourt
12/3, 12/10, 12/13: Ducks with David Droppers
12/13: Introduction to Field Sketching and Nature Journaling with Carleen Ormbrek Zimmerman
Learn more and register:
birdsconnectsea.org/calendar/
November 5, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Take a class with us! Upcoming classes are below.
11/8: Birds and Block Printing with Hanae Bettencourt
12/3, 12/10, 12/13: Ducks with David Droppers
12/13: Introduction to Field Sketching and Nature Journaling with Carleen Ormbrek Zimmerman
Learn more and register:
birdsconnectsea.org/calendar/
11/8: Birds and Block Printing with Hanae Bettencourt
12/3, 12/10, 12/13: Ducks with David Droppers
12/13: Introduction to Field Sketching and Nature Journaling with Carleen Ormbrek Zimmerman
Learn more and register:
birdsconnectsea.org/calendar/
Don't forget to VOTE
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Curious what Mayoral and King County Executive Candidates had to say about biodiversity and tree canopy? Check out our video of their responses from last month's Climate Forum.
youtu.be/82YrlV9gMT0
kingcounty.gov/en/dept/elec...
Curious what Mayoral and King County Executive Candidates had to say about biodiversity and tree canopy? Check out our video of their responses from last month's Climate Forum.
youtu.be/82YrlV9gMT0
November 4, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Don't forget to VOTE
kingcounty.gov/en/dept/elec...
Curious what Mayoral and King County Executive Candidates had to say about biodiversity and tree canopy? Check out our video of their responses from last month's Climate Forum.
youtu.be/82YrlV9gMT0
kingcounty.gov/en/dept/elec...
Curious what Mayoral and King County Executive Candidates had to say about biodiversity and tree canopy? Check out our video of their responses from last month's Climate Forum.
youtu.be/82YrlV9gMT0
White-crowned Sparrows are often found in flocks of their own & other species outside of breeding season. Flocks of White-crowned Sparrows fan out into open ground away from sheltering bushes as they feed, flying back to cover if disturbed. They forage on the ground, with sheltered thickets nearby.
November 3, 2025 at 8:57 PM
White-crowned Sparrows are often found in flocks of their own & other species outside of breeding season. Flocks of White-crowned Sparrows fan out into open ground away from sheltering bushes as they feed, flying back to cover if disturbed. They forage on the ground, with sheltered thickets nearby.
Happy Halloween! Here's a fun fact about owls for spooky season. Owls fluoresce pink under UV light. This is due to pigments called porphyrins, and helps researchers age owls. There are more pigments on new feathers, so younger owls glow more uniformly bright pink.
October 31, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Happy Halloween! Here's a fun fact about owls for spooky season. Owls fluoresce pink under UV light. This is due to pigments called porphyrins, and helps researchers age owls. There are more pigments on new feathers, so younger owls glow more uniformly bright pink.
We are seeking passionate individuals with interests in birds, conservation, & nonprofit leadership to serve on our Board of Directors. Lead the organization as a member of the Board of Directors, responsible for strategy, oversight, and accountability.
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October 29, 2025 at 10:17 PM
We are seeking passionate individuals with interests in birds, conservation, & nonprofit leadership to serve on our Board of Directors. Lead the organization as a member of the Board of Directors, responsible for strategy, oversight, and accountability.
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Still looking for Halloween costume ideas? Take inspiration from our local birds!
October 28, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Still looking for Halloween costume ideas? Take inspiration from our local birds!
Named for the resemblance of their calls to the sound of saw teeth being sharpened, Northern Saw-whet Owls are small, chestnut-brown owls. They hunt almost entirely at night and return to the same daytime roosts for extended periods and can often be found again on the same perch on subsequent days.
October 27, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Named for the resemblance of their calls to the sound of saw teeth being sharpened, Northern Saw-whet Owls are small, chestnut-brown owls. They hunt almost entirely at night and return to the same daytime roosts for extended periods and can often be found again on the same perch on subsequent days.
The BirdNote 2026 calendars are here and are for sale in store and online. We are giving away one free "I ❤️ BirdNote" bumper sticker per purchase of BirdNote 2026 calendars while supplies last. One free sticker per customer.
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October 24, 2025 at 4:41 PM
The BirdNote 2026 calendars are here and are for sale in store and online. We are giving away one free "I ❤️ BirdNote" bumper sticker per purchase of BirdNote 2026 calendars while supplies last. One free sticker per customer.
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5. Embrace natural materials this fall for festive decorations.
October 23, 2025 at 7:06 PM
5. Embrace natural materials this fall for festive decorations.
4. Turn off lights at night. Most migratory birds travel at night using celestial cues for navigation. Artificial light can disorient them and expose them to additional hazards.
October 23, 2025 at 7:06 PM
4. Turn off lights at night. Most migratory birds travel at night using celestial cues for navigation. Artificial light can disorient them and expose them to additional hazards.