PHOTOS: Osprey Nesting In Burien Cell Phone Tower Will ‘Take Your Caw Now’

We were first alerted to this by former BTBer Gina Bourdage, now with Discover Burien – a large Osprey (originally thought by many to be a bald eagle), has made its nest in a cell phone tower just behind... [Read more]

PHOTO: Seagull Lands On Transformer, Knocks Out Power, Dies

[EDITOR'S NOTE: The following post contains a gruesome photo taken at the scene of a recent Burien crime. We suggest that this story not be shared with any Readers under the age of 18 16 13 10 7, nor any... [Read more]

PHOTOS: “Big Bird” Spotted Near Lake Burien Identified – A Young Osprey!

BTB Contributor Gregory Rehmke sent us these photos of what he thinks is a juvenile eagle osprey, spotted high in a tree near Lake Burien early Wednesday evening around 7pm (May 26). UPDATE: Some Commenters... [Read more]

10th Annual Backyard Wildlife Festival Coming To Tukwila May 8th

What do you get when you mix wildlife habitat advocacy with a fun, FREE, all-day event featuring varieties of entertainment and educational sessions? You get the Backyard Wildlife Festival, celebrating... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Sea-Tac Airport Demonstrates New Bird Radar Technology

On a drizzly Thursday morning (Jan. 14th), officials from Sea-Tac Airport demonstrated some brand new toys – a new, advanced bird tracking system with real-time displays of bird activity on and... [Read more]

Reminder: Refill Your Bird Feeders During Winter Weather

Here’s a reminder from BTB Reader Stephanie Breslin, who sent us the photo above – please refill your bird feeders during winter weather: This might be a good time to remind people to fill... [Read more]

Burien Arts Association Seeks Artistic Birdhouses

The Burien Arts Association (BAA) is holding a decorated birdhouse competition that is open to artists of all ages and abilities.  Individuals and groups are invited to decorate blank birdhouse, or... [Read more]