Birding

A man searches the patchwork of sagebrush and agricultural fields in south-central Washington for a bird that has struggled to maintain its population in recent years.

Seattle Audubon is changing its name to Birds Connect Seattle to move away from a name with a racist legacy. The new name announcement comes after the National Audubon Society said that after feedback and deliberations it would keep the name.

The Seattle chapter of the Audubon Society, one of the largest chapters in the country, announced that it is dropping "Audubon" from its name because of its association with white supremacy. Seattle Audubon hopes other chapters will make similar changes and says its main goal is for more people to feel welcome in spaces dedicated to conservation.

One of the Northwest’s great natural treasures is the abundant flocks of winter waterfowl that come here in the colder months — and they are easy to spot on open fields. Hit the road for Skagit County, and odds are good that you’ll find some.

If you’re Black in America, something as innocent as bird-watching can cause suspicion. A social media campaign is celebrating African Americans taking…