A phenomenon of nature occurs over Washington every spring and most of us are not aware of it because we are sleeping. From late-March to the end of May each year millions of birds fly over us during spring nights.
May Wrap-Up: Birdathon, Big Days, and a Post-COVID Milestone
Volunteer Call for Birding Surveys
Black-headed Grosbeak
How Kids Can Help Save Birds
Planting native plants in your garden or yard is a great way to help birds. These plants provide food, shelter, and nesting places for local bird species. Native plants are those that naturally grow in your area and are best suited for the local wildlife. Ask an adult to help you choose the right plants and watch as birds come to visit your garden!
Calling Future Birding Leaders
Photo of the Month: March
Get Ready for Birdathon in May!
2025 State of the Bird Report
Mary Britton-Simmons and the Youth Education Committee
Photo of the Month: February
Green Tip of the Month
Cassin’s Finch
Photo of the Month: January
March: Emerging Bird Song
Sabine’s Gull
Photo of the Month: December
Greater White-fronted Goose
February: Stirrings in the Flock
While the Black-throated and other warblers are preparing for their spring migration, resident Pacific Northwest birds are often foraging in mixed flocks in a pattern of cooperative feeding. This behavior helps all the birds in the flock locate suitable prey and provides protection from predators. Larger birds and especially birds of prey will be nesting while tropical birds are preparing for migration.



















