I'm Bryony, a born-and-raised Pacific Coaster (of the US), living in the beautiful Skagit Valley of Washington state. I’m a narrative non-fiction writer and speaker with a focus on the economy and culture of the world birding scene as it supports wild bird conservation. I contribute to regional and national publications (how to bird by boat in western Washington; how to field sketch birds; meet four country national women birding guides; birding as mindful meditation), and write a bit of original content on this site from time to time.

What’s my story?

I'm a second generation birder, raised by two conservationist parents. I’m a mom attempting to cultivate the third generation of birders in my own little family. 

I’m a friend who leads intentional bird walks and gives advice when asked about how to be a bird steward.

I’m an advocate who’s served on the board of the Birds Connect Seattle, contributed to their blog and volunteered for 10 years as a community scientist, surveying urban bird populations in two urban parks of my former home town of Seattle.

I’m a conscientious consumer participating in two working groups focused on the dynamics of wild bird populations on a working landscape. At the international level, I am part of the Smithsonian’s Bird Friendly Coalition, working to popularize the application of bird friendly practice across industry, agriculture and built environments. Locally I am active in the Be Bird Wise initiative of a regional conservation organization, responding to user groups drawn by migratory birds to a busy agricultural area where I live and bird.

I’m a writer and speaker for birding media and audiences on the topics I cover.

And I’m a big sister to other talent in the world birding scene for leads and opportunities.

Because birding is every bit about the people as the birds. Birds are a starting point for celebrating nature, spending time outdoors and making friends with others who share that sensibility. I’m guessing if you’ve read this far, that you might share that sensibility?

Stay and peruse!

See how easily you can start to see and hear those feathered neighbors of ours. These marvels of nature have been here the whole time. My hope is that more of us noticing and caring will keep them here.

Say hi at hello@bryonyangell.com.