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Spotted Towhee on American plum. Photo: Evan Barrientos/Ô¼ÅÚÊÓƵ Rockies

News, stories, updates,  birding information, and more related to birds and bird conservation in Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah.

Three individuals stand among tall grass and shrubs reaching for plants along a river.
Flowing Together: Colorado’s Streams Need Your Help
June 14, 2023 — Volunteer to help improve critical bird habitat in Colorado.
Western Waters
Bundles of cut willow saplings lie on the bank of a montane stream.
Colorado’s Proposed Stream Restoration Legislation – Part 2
March 14, 2023 — What you need to know from our legislator-focused webinar.
Western Waters
Two green metallic bees on a yellow evening primrose blossom.
Gardening With Neighbors
March 10, 2023 — Rewards and lessons from one woman’s effort to rally her neighbors to plant native.
Native Plants
Cattle graze in a pasture below dry slopes.
Experimenting Today to Save Tomorrow’s Soils
March 01, 2023 — Seven Ô¼ÅÚÊÓƵ-certified ranches are testing ways to improve soil health through Colorado’s new STAR Plus program.
Conservation Ranching
A river flows through green wetlands surrounded by burnt forest and mountain slopes.
The Role of Water and Fire in Ecological Forest Management
February 15, 2023 — Meet Karl Brown, northern Colorado forester and steward.
Western Waters
A river flows through a montane forest.
Colorado’s Proposed Stream Restoration Legislation—Part 1
February 07, 2023 — What you need to know from our February 2023 legislator webinar.
Western Waters
A Northern Pintail floats on a body of water.
Hundreds of Miles, Dozens of Hours, and 4,432 Birds
February 02, 2023 — Dedicated volunteers gathered vital information on bird populations in Pagosa Springs, Colorado during the 123rd Ô¼ÅÚÊÓƵ Christmas Bird Count.
Community Science at Ô¼ÅÚÊÓƵ
A Mountain Chickadee perches on a snowy evergreen branch.
An Exciting Christmas Bird Count for the Mountain Chickadee World Champs
January 27, 2023 — Evergreen Ô¼ÅÚÊÓƵ has likely kept their champion title, and found a new visitor along the way!
Community Science at Ô¼ÅÚÊÓƵ
An adult with a spotting scope stand with their back to the camera while observing a snowy landscape.
Surprise Appearances and Concerning No-Shows in Northern Wyoming
January 27, 2023 — While several uncommon bird species were recorded during Bighorn Ô¼ÅÚÊÓƵ Society's 2022 Christmas Bird Counts, some historically frequent species were notably absent.
Community Science at Ô¼ÅÚÊÓƵ
Sharp-tailed Grouse stands in a field.
Changes in Casper’s Bird Populations
January 25, 2023 — Seventy-four years of Christmas Bird Count data reveal which species are increasing and which are declining.
Community Science at Ô¼ÅÚÊÓƵ