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

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

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Flowing Forward: Reviving Streams Through Partnerships
November 19, 2024 — The launch of a stream restoration project on a Colorado Ranch.
ROCKIES Western Water
A Dark-eyed Junco perches on a branch of yellow and orange maple leaves.
Simple Ways to Ease Into Fall and Winter Yard Cleanup for Birds
October 24, 2024 — Discover how to transition to a more naturalistic, bird-friendly yard.
ROCKIES Native Plants
A partial rainbow over sagebrush steppe landscape.
Our 2024 Audubon Conservation Ranching Bird Monitoring Results
September 27, 2024 — Bird activity and sightings on Audubon Certified bird-friendly ranches were noticeably higher this year.
ROCKIES Conservation Ranching
Sunrise over pine trees.
Birding Tours on Cattle Ranches?
September 12, 2024 — Audubon Conservation Ranching and Reefs to Rockies add a new dimension to ecotourism.
ROCKIES Conservation Ranching
A Burrowing Owl peers out from its burrow.
Looking Underground: Why Birds Need Healthy Soils
August 30, 2024 — Soil lays the foundation for the health of nearly all bird habitats.
ROCKIES Conservation Ranching
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2024 Mid-year Update
August 14, 2024 — Our top accomplishments from January–June 2024.
ROCKIES
Dozen of people gathered along a stream.
Colorado Stream Restoration Workshop
July 12, 2024 — Learn about process-based stream restoration planning, including where and how to prioritize the best opportunities in your watershed.
ROCKIES Rivers, Lakes, and Wetlands
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Collaboration is Key to Conserving the Sagebrush Ecosystem
July 10, 2024 — More than 70 people gathered at the Miller Ranch in Wyoming to celebrate efforts to conserve and restore the sagebrush ecosystem.
ROCKIES Conservation Ranching