About

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Why the name Shebirds? It reflects my commitment to supporting women bird and nature guides. We women guides are here! 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. 

A passion project I've create is 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! 

Living in the city I spend a lot of time urban birding. Car-less for several years, a lot of my birding is done by feet, bike, train or bus. Check out my Urban and Accessible Birding page to find public transport and accessible birding options in Seattle!

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've gained valuable experience participating in programs like Birds Connect Seattle's Finding Urban Nature and Seattle Parks and Rec's Seattle Urban Nature which, introduces kids school groups to nature. Connecting children with nature is key for child development, creating connected adults who will value the conservation of species and our planet. 

With knowledge, compassion and assistance from us I believe nature and humans can coexist together in a healthy ecosystem. 

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)