Photos: Birds Connect Seattle, previously known as Seattle Audubon, amidst Audubon Society name controversy

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Staff from Birds Connect Seattle, previously known as Seattle Audubon, look for birds during its Birdathon fundraiser at the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge near Olympia, Washington on May 25, 2023. The group announced its name change in March to distance itself from slave owner John James Audubon.
A rufus hummingbird feeds its young in a nest, as seen during an outing with Birds Connect Seattle, previously known as Seattle Audubon, during its Birdathon fundraiser at the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge near Olympia, Washington on May 25, 2023. The group announced its name change in March to distance itself from slave owner John James Audubon.
From left, Kate Lanier and Glenn Nelson join staff from Birds Connect Seattle, previously known as Seattle Audubon, look for birds during its Birdathon fundraiser at the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge near Olympia, Washington on May 25, 2023. The group announced its name change in March to distance itself from slave owner John James Audubon.
Staff from Birds Connect Seattle, previously known as Seattle Audubon, look for birds during its Birdathon fundraiser at the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge near Olympia, Washington on May 25, 2023. The group announced its name change in March to distance itself from slave owner John James Audubon.
An owl feather sits on a boardwalk, as seen during an outing with Birds Connect Seattle, previously known as Seattle Audubon, during its Birdathon fundraiser at the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge near Olympia, Washington on May 25, 2023. The group announced its name change in March to distance itself from slave owner John James Audubon.
Glenn Nelson looks for birds with staff from Birds Connect Seattle, previously known as Seattle Audubon, during its Birdathon fundraiser at the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge near Olympia, Washington on May 25, 2023. Nelson is the community director for the group, which announced its name change in March to distance itself from slave owner John James Audubon.
Kate Lanier, center, wears a shirt with the word Audubon crossed out as she looks for birds with other staff members from Birds Connect Seattle, previously known as Seattle Audubon, during its Birdathon fundraiser at the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge near Olympia, Washington on May 25, 2023. Nelson is the community director for the group, which announced its name change in March to distance itself from slave owner John James Audubon.
Bald eagles perch in a tree, as seen during an outing with Birds Connect Seattle, previously known as Seattle Audubon, during its Birdathon fundraiser at the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge near Olympia, Washington on May 25, 2023. The group announced its name change in March to distance itself from slave owner John James Audubon.
From left, Sarah Hankins and Glenn Nelson join staff from Birds Connect Seattle, previously known as Seattle Audubon, look for birds during its Birdathon fundraiser at the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge near Olympia, Washington on May 25, 2023. The group announced its name change in March to distance itself from slave owner John James Audubon.

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