by Keith Sibal | Mar 3, 2026 | Partner Spotlight, Science and Research
Have you ever spotted a great horned owl? Last December, a young parkgoer was fortunate enough to find one – in an unfortunate situation. Near the Jefferson Horticulture Facility in Beacon Hill’s Jefferson Park, the majestic bird was stuck hanging from a tree by an...
by Green Seattle | Apr 25, 2019 | Program Updates
Bird Alley: A Hostpot for BiodiversityDiscovery Park’s Bird Alley is properly named due its hotspot status for bird abundance and diversity. In Seattle’s largest park, this area is very high profile and visible to the public due its proximity to popular...
by Green Seattle | Apr 2, 2016 | Science and Research
Great Blue Herons are fascinating birds that can live up to 20 years. These majestic animals can grow to up to 4.5 feet tall and have a wingspan of over 6.5 feet wide, and they are living right in our wild backyard! Seattle is home to heron colonies in Kiwanis Ravine...
