Welcome to Shebirds

Thanks for stopping by! My name is Roniq Bartanen, owner, bird guide, Certified Interpretive Guide, native plant advocate and photographer at Shebirds. I live in the Pacific Northwest in Washington state, home to some of the most stunning natural beauty around. 

Why the name Shebirds? It reflects my commitment to supporting women bird and nature guides. During my travels I seek out female guides to hire. I've been fortunate to bird in the U.S, Iceland, Greece, Amsterdam, Mexico, Portugal, Sri Lanka, South Korea, Costa Rica, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Borneo, Ecuador and Galapagos Islands. Several of these trips were with female guides.  

As a result, I've created a world wide resource list of female bird guides and naturalists. You can access this FREE list by creating an account. If you're a female bird guide or know any, feel free to contact me so I can add you/them to the list!  

As an ally in progress I welcome the opportunity to continually learn about, support and advocate for inclusivity, accessibility, and diversity. I focus on creating a safe and welcoming space for all to enjoy the outdoors. I love sharing the joy of birds and birding with those of all ages, abilities and diversities.

I work as a bird guide in Seattle as well as a tour guide and deckhand for a local boat company. The skills I've learned as a Certified Interpretive Guide greatly benefit the monthly bird walks I lead for Birds Connect Seattle as well as bird and nature outings I've led for Seward Park Audubon, Puget Sound Bird Fest, Seattle Parks and Recreation and Seattle Mountaineers.  I enjoy the community and stewardship of nature that birding fosters.

Seattle is the traditional, ancestral and unceded land of the Coast Salish people, including the first people of Seattle, the Duwamish people. I honor and acknowledge this land and it's communities past and present.

Come join me on a birdy adventure in the great outdoors. There is so much to learn, love and appreciate about our natural world!

Happy Birding, Roniq Bartanen (she/her)

Give the gift of a bird outing! Birding gift certificates are a great option for birthdays, anniversaries, bridal showers, holidays, graduations or just because! 

Contact me at Roniq@shebirds.com to find out more about purchasing the gift of time spent with birds. 

I've created an extensive and growing list of female bird guides around the world. Create a free account to find a female guide for your next birding adventure! Thank you for supporting women bird guides around the world. 

Photo Credit: Mindo, Ecuador bird guide Julia Patiño by Roniq Bartanen

My passion for mindful, urban and accessible birding is reflected in my blog where I write about the culture and joy of birds and birding

Photo: Red-winged Blackbird by Roniq Bartanen