Your trips were a joy to me. You made a difference in my life.
Mega Rarity Chase
“There’s a rare bird in the vicinity,” proclaimed a Saturday night email from my old friend and birding mentor Marcus. […]
Conservation Catalyst
Your guide to the natural world.
· Meet Woody ·
Discover the wonders of nature with Woody Wheeler, a seasoned birding guide in the Seattle area. With a passion for connecting people to the environment, Woody has dedicated 40 years to conservation, working with renowned organizations such as The Nature Conservancy, Audubon Washington, and more. As the force behind Conservation Catalyst, his life mission is to make conservation happen, protecting land and species, establishing education centers, and inspiring thousands.
Delve into his expertise as an author with the book ‘Look Up! Birds and Other Natural Wonders Just Outside Your Window.’ Follow his engaging blog, and join him for field experiences where he shares his knowledge with joy, humor, and fun. Let Woody be your guide to the beauty of nature and conservation.
· Services ·
Tailored Birding Tours
Explore diverse avian wonders with customized itineraries. Your birding adventure, your way.
Speaking Engagements
Bring the world of birds to your event. Hire for captivating talks on birding, conservation, and nature.
· Testimonials ·
Woody is an expert birder who leads groups on birding trips. He can identify a bird by its flight pattern, bird song, diving ability, and, of course color and size. We were only birding for about an hour and saw 21 different birds – also a lot of seals! This was really a special experience with a good friend.
What a terrific way to broaden our horizons! (Tanzania Safari presentation)
· Latest News ·
Native Plantings Build “Homegrown National Park”
What a concept! Doug Tallamy, University of Delaware professor and author of Bringing Nature Home and Nature’s Best Hope, encourages […]
Journey to Warbler Capitol of the World
Why would we leave the Pacific Northwest during May — when our diverse and abundant natural lands and shores are […]
· Woody’s Book ·
You don’t have to travel around the world or spend a ton of money to enjoy the wonders of nature. Look Up! Birds and Other Natural Wonders Just Outside Your Window is a series of well-researched nature essays that will inspire readers to experience the outdoors in an affordable, accessible and joyful way. The essays encourage backyard and local bird watching, native plant landscaping and restoration, practical energy conservation and land conservation. They also explore how we can derive psychological benefits from these activities how nature can help us live happier, more fulfilled and rewarding lives.