Pacific jay on a moss-covered branch. Photo: Ron Reznick/VW Pics/Universal Images Group via Getty Images
Seattle is a mix of backyards and migratory birds. New birding apps and social media platforms aim to help more people spot migratory birds.
News promotion: Birda helps users identify species and offers challenges and leaderboards to enjoy with other birders, writes Deirdra Funcheon of Axios.
- Using a free app to record bird sightings also helps scientists identify changes in bird migration patterns and population levels.
Important reasons: The U.S. bird population has declined by 3 billion since 1970, and more than half of all U.S. bird species have declined. Helping avian residents and visitors begins with recognizing their plight. The Birdwatching Society says you can start with something as simple as birdwatching.
Zoom in: Bald Eagles, American Robins, Chickadees, Wrens, Northern Jays, Anna’s Hummingbirds and many more neighbors are among the sightings reported by Vada users in the Seattle area right now.
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