SEATTLE — The Seattle chapter of the National Audubon Society has a new logo, at least for now: it is an elegant yellow bird, a pelagic cormorant to be exact, with a paintbrush in its beak and the word "Audubon" crossed out.
It marks a new era for the birdwatching and conservation group. Pointing to the racist actions and beliefs of its namesake John James Audubon, the local organization announced that it will change its name to better reflect its mission and values.
"The shameful legacy of the real John James Audubon, not the mythologized version, is antithetical to the mission of this organization and its values," said Claire Catania, executive director of the Seattle chapter, in a statement.
