Tag Archives: birds

The Great Backyard Bird Count 2021

Posted on February 4, 2021 by Wedgwood in Seattle History

Watching birds is a safe and enjoyable activity we can do even during the coronavirus pandemic. The 2021 Great Backyard Bird Count will be held February 12 to 15, 2021. The GBBC is an opportunity to enjoy nature while contributing … Continue reading →

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The Great Backyard Bird Count 2017

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Wedgwood in Seattle History

Walking outdoors in nature or just looking out your window and observing birds is a great stress-reducer.  On February 17 through 20, 2017, you have a good excuse for gazing out the window:  you are a citizen scientist in the … Continue reading →

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Herons in Seattle

Posted on June 19, 2016 by Wedgwood in Seattle History

What does a teenage Great Blue Heron look like?

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Completing the Trail at the Yesler Swamp

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Wedgwood in Seattle History

The name of Henry Yesler is associated with Seattle’s earliest years.  Yesler set up a sawmill in 1853 at the site of today’s Pioneer Square and the mill became the economic engine which gave the small community a reason to … Continue reading →

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The Great Backyard Bird Count 2016

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Wedgwood in Seattle History

Are you in love with birds?  February 12 to 15, 2016, including Valentines Day, is a weekend for those in love — with birds, that is. You can share your love of birds by spending just fifteen minutes per day … Continue reading →

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Project FeederWatch 2015

Posted on October 28, 2015 by Wedgwood in Seattle History

Project FeederWatch is a fun citizen science project that anyone can do.  Set up a feeder, count birds, and report your sightings!  New participants receive the FeederWatch Handbook & Instructions, a Common Feeder Birds poster, a Bird-Watching Days calendar, and … Continue reading →

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Following the Birds into Autumn Migration

Posted on October 3, 2015 by Wedgwood in Seattle History

In the autumn season when we see flocks of birds overhead, we know that cold weather is coming.  The annual migration does not mean that all birds are leaving the Pacific Northwest which is known for its mild winters.  Some … Continue reading →

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What We Want to Know: All About Birds

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Wedgwood in Seattle History

All About Birds is one of the best websites for help with bird identification and for answers to things we want to know about birds. In a recent article on All About Birds about color differences between male and female … Continue reading →

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Where Nature Lives

Posted on August 1, 2015 by Wedgwood in Seattle History

This hummingbird photo along with more than a dozen other framed bird photos is part of an exhibit at Fuel Coffee in Montlake during the month of August 2015. The exhibit is entitled, “Where Nature Lives” by photographer and artist … Continue reading →

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The Great Backyard Bird Count 2015

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Wedgwood in Seattle History

You can learn more about birds and help scientific efforts at the same time by participating in the Great Backyard Bird Count of 2015. The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) is an annual four-day event that engages bird watchers of all ages … Continue reading →

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