Have you seen hummingbirds in your garden? Check out our hummingbirds and gardens display for more inspiration on gardening for these beautiful birds. Shop online today through the link in our bio. birdsconnectsea.myshopify.com

Clever, Curious, and Charismatic Crows In-Person Class with Dr. Loma Pendergraft Register: secure.birdsconnectsea.org/a/class-crow... The antics of crows, ravens, and other Corvids have captivated our imaginations throughout history. 📅 March 4, 7-9 p.m. Space is limited Register Today!

Planning your next team outing? Let Birds Connect help create a fun, engaging and educational event! From custom field trips to in-store offerings we have new options to fit your team's needs. Find out more information and submit a request today. birdsconnectsea.org/learn/educat...

The variable diet of Great Blue Herons allows them to exploit a variety of habitats. Fish, amphibians, reptiles, invertebrates, small mammals, and even other birds are all potential prey of the Great Blue Heron. Learn more about the Great Blue Heron on birdweb.org.

Spread the love this Valentine's Day with a little help from the birds! 💌 Select one of our eight lovey-DOVEy e-cards to send to someone special, or to several special folks in your life. Your donation protects local birds and connects people with nature. secure.birdsconnectsea.org/a/valentines...

Weak in the knees because Valentine's Day is tomorrow? We've got you covered! Send a bird-themed e-card to someone special in your life. You can choose from eight designs that are sure to brighten someone's day. secure.birdsconnectsea.org/a/valentines...

Visit us today for our free, drop-in, Hawks and Chocolate social hour! We'll learn about hawks and taste Bird-Friendly certified chocolate. Today, Thursday, February 12, 4:30-5:30 Birds Connect Seattle: 616 Olive Way, Seattle, WA 98101

Are you going to the Parade to celebrate the Seahawks? Come visit us and learn about hawks, see our specimens, and more! We are open 10 to 5, just blocks off the parade route. Lunch and Learn: Wed @12:15 Hawks social hour: Thu @4:30 birdsconnectsea.org/calendar/

Community Advocacy Wins Protection for Magnuson Park Wetlands A year-long community advocacy campaign succeeds in protecting the wetlands at Magnuson Park, ensuring vital habitat for birds and wildlife. We are grateful to everyone who stood up for the wetlands. birdsconnectsea.org/2026/02/10/c...

Red Crossbills are finches with highly specialized, crossed bills. Male Red Crossbills are red with black wings. Females are greenish-yellow with black wings. The bill size of Red Crossbills varies considerably and correlates with distinct habitat and food preferences. Learn more on birdweb.org.

As the Seahawks head to the Super Bowl, excitement is rippling across the region. Although there is no bird officially called a Seahawk, in Seattle, the bird that comes closest is the Osprey. Osprey are fish-eating raptors found throughout the region. Learn more: birdsconnectsea.org/2026/01/29/o...

New to birding and confused by binoculars? Our Binoculars 101 guide breaks down what numbers like 8x42 mean, and how comfort, weight, and field of view can make all the difference—so you can spend less time shopping and more time spotting birds. Read the guide: birdsconnectsea.org/2026/01/26/b...

Birds and Nature Story Time Saturday, February 7, 11:30-12:15 Enjoy delightful tales, crafts, laughter, and shared moments at Birds Connect Seattle. This event’s theme is hibernation. Story Time is designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Learn more tockify.com/birds.connec...

It's always a good time to learn more about birds! Join us for a class this month. February offerings include classes on Hawks and Sparrows of Washington. Learn more and register through the link in our bio. Space is limited, register today!

The Bufflehead is Washington's smallest diving duck. Buffleheads' breeding habitat is small lakes and ponds in boreal forests with nearby stands of poplar and aspen. In the winter, they are most often found in coastal areas in shallow bays and inlets. Learn more on birdweb.org.

Register for summer Nature Camp Let your kids spend the summer discovering nature through exploration, outdoor play, & guided learning with experienced educators. Sessions at Kruckeberg Botanic Garden & North Seattle College. For youth entering 1st-8th grades.   birdsconnectsea.org/learn/youth-...

Come birding with us! We have lots of Neighborhood Bird Outings scheduled for February. All Neighborhood Bird Outings are free, open to all, and require no preregistration. See our calendar, linked in bio, for more information.

We will be closing our registers today in support of the national strike protesting the brutal tactics being deployed by federal agents nationwide. Our doors will remain open as a place of connection and education--it's a great day to come and learn about the Common Loon, official bird of Minnesota.

Hawks are fascinating, inspiring, and impressive. Even non-birders notice them (at least the big ones!). Their feats of agility and speed leave many of us speechless. However, as with many groups of birds, there is no shortage of confusion with these birds. What exactly are we seeing?

Northern Spotted Owls are medium-sized owls with brown eyes and no ear-tufts. They live in mature forests with complex vegetation at multiple levels near water sources. A single pair of Spotted Owls requires 2,000-5,000 acres of contiguous forest. Learn more on birdweb.org.

Wow! Our first ever Birding Vacation to the North Salish Sea sold out in less than a week. Didn't get a spot on this one? Good news, we're planning our next vacation for late spring to Methow Valley. Sign up for our emails to get all the updates. Learn more at birdsconnectsea.org/vacation

Join us today at our Downtown Seattle Headquarters for the second Fledglings and Friends Science Lab, part of a four week series exploring bird adaptations through games, crafts, and stories. Today’s theme: Bird Beak Buffet Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. Designed for children ages 2 to 5

Beers for Birds at Bizarre Brewing is Tonight! Join the Birds Connect Seattle NextGen council for another fun evening of bird-themed trivia at Bizarre Brewing. As always, bird expertise is not necessary to have a fun time.

New year, new hours, more ways to connect! We’ve updated our hours and have a full calendar of in-person events—from weekly Lunch & Learns & monthly social hours to Preschool Science Labs, museum visits, and more. Visit, learn, and be part of the community. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10-5.

American Kestrels are found in a wide variety of open habitats, including agricultural areas, grasslands, sagebrush, shrub-steppe, & dry forest zones. They are typically found where open areas are combined with perching spots, such as trees, utility wires, & fence posts. Learn more on birdweb.org.

For a limited time, save up to $800 on floor-model binoculars and spotting scopes from top optics brands like Zeiss, Swarovski, and Nikon. These deals don’t come around often—shop now while supplies last.

If you are making changes to your will or estate plans, please consider the birds. When you include Birds Connect Seattle in your plans, you are joining a special group of donors who are helping to create the next generation of environmental stewards. birdsconnectsea.org/giving/legacy-circle/

Winter Waterfowl 🦆 Register: secure.birdsconnectsea.org/a/winterwate... This in-depth class series will take your birding to the next level. Join master birder Connie Sidles for a guided exploration of winter waterfowl. Space is limited—register now.

Ducks migrate to spend winters in the mild Seattle weather. Come learn about all the ducks that are in our ponds and lakes. We also encourage you to bring your current knitting, crocheting, or other fiber arts projects to work on. (We will also have some supplies on hand if you want to learn.)

A compact duck with a peaked head, the Ring-necked Duck does have a ringed neck, but the ring is almost never visible in the field. This duck is strong and fast and, unlike many diving ducks, can take flight directly from the water without a running start. Learn more on birdweb.org.

Don't miss the highlights from our Open House, which included John the Falconer’s live birds, a coffee tasting of Cloud City Coffee’s Bird-Friendly certified coffee, community fun, and holiday shopping benefiting bird conservation. birdsconnectsea.org/2025/12/11/a...

The latest issue of EarthCare Northwest is out!  What a year for birds! Read all about highlights from our year in our 2024-25 Annual Report. We are so grateful for the generous support of our members who fuel our programs with their generosity.     Follow the link in our bio to read more.

Join us at our Downtown Seattle Headquarters for a 4-week science series for preschool aged children where we will dive into the word of bird adaptations. Each week will cover a differet aspect of bird bodies through games, crafts, stories, and more. Learn more: birdsconnectsea.org/learn/youth-...

Downy Woodpeckers maintain feeding territories year round but often join winter flocks of chickadees and nuthatches. They are acrobatic foragers that can hang upside-down and reach the outermost tips of branches. Downy Woodpeckers generally feed by exploring bark crevices.

Executive Order to Protect Seattle’s Urban Tree Canopy on Private Property After years of community advocacy, we’re celebrating Seattle’s new Executive Order while pushing for bold action needed to reverse canopy loss and close widening equity gaps. Read more: birdsconnectsea.org/2025/11/04/e...

2026 Calendars and Holiday cards are now 30% off while supplies last. Discount available in-store and online. Shop online: birdsconnectsea.myshopify.com or through the link in our bio.

New ink sketches by Thomas Beck are now on display at Birds Connect Seattle. Admire these beautiful black and white bird drawings, and test your own bird identification skills just for fun. Our headquarters is open to the public Wednesday - Sunday from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm.

A gift membership to Birds Connect Seattle supports education, conservation, local advocacy, and community while giving the recipient exclusive perks 10% off all retail items, our EarthCare Northwest newsletter, and more! Gift memberships available at the link in bio.

In winter Horned Grebes are usually found on salt water in coastal bays and exposed shores, and far less commonly on fresh water. During the nesting season they inhabit lakes with a mix of open water and wetland vegetation. Learn more about the Horned Grebe on birdweb.org.

Celebrate with us today at our Open House. Start with coffee tasting by Cloud City Coffee. Then capture a special moment with John the Falconer and his live birds. Explore our new exhibit: Feathers, Fossils, and Flight.   Visit today! Open 11-6, at 616 Olive Way, Seattle, WA 98101.

Come birding with us! Neighborhood Bird Outings are free, open to all, and require no preregistration. Learn more on our calendar: birdsconnectsea.org/calendar/

Christmas Bird Count registration closes this Sunday! Register today to join us on December 14 and take part in the longest running community science survey in North America. You can join an in-field team, or count from home. Register: birdsconnectsea.org/get-involved...

A big thank you to our community who showed their support on GivingTuesday. Together, we raised $21,650 (and climbing) for bird conservation. If you missed GivingTuesday yesterday, you can still help us reach our $25,000 goal today at birdsconnectsea.org/donate.

We continue our commitment to advocate and organize for cities where people and birds thrive. Make your #GivingTuesday gift today. Give to protect tree canopy & habitat! Give so kids and adults can learn about nature! Give because you love birds! secure.birdsconnectsea.org/a/givingtues...

DOUBLE YOUR GIFT: Special $10,000 match on #GivingTuesday! A generous member will match every gift of every size, dollar for dollar, up to $10,000. Give today and double your support for local birds. secure.birdsconnectsea.org/a/givingtues...

In urban and suburban areas, Rock Pigeons nest on a variety surfaces. In natural areas, they nest on sheltered cliff-ledges. Pairs may form long-term bonds. Both parents feed the young 'pigeon milk," a protein and fat-rich liquid produced in their crops. At ~4 weeks of age, the young leave the nest.

Early bird gets the FISH!   #GivingTuesday begins in less than 48 hours, but you don’t need to wait to make your gift for birds. Our $5,000 early bird match starts now.   Double your donation today thanks to our special match. secure.birdsconnectsea.org/a/givingtues...

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... birdsconnectsea.myshopify.com

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.