A Spotted Towhee sings from a flowering shrub.
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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.

Cattle graze in a pasture below ponderosa pines.
Forest Restoration at Kiowa Creek Ranch
January 06, 2022 — Tree thinning is an important step in restoring health to the forest.
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An American Avocet wades in shallow water.
Audubon Rockies 2021 Year-end Video
December 03, 2021 — Watch some of our most exciting accomplishments for bird conservation in Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah in 2021.
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Bufflehead runs across water.
Water Milestones in Colorado for Birds and People
November 19, 2021 — Let your voice be heard in Colorado’s water planning process.
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A Snowy Plover stands on sandy a shore.
Snowy Plover: The Beauty of Existence
October 25, 2021 — Subtle Beauty of Shorebirds Series: October
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Aerial image of a beaver wetland.
Beavers Offer Help for Western Waters
October 22, 2021 — Beavers are a key partner in protecting and restoring western streams, watersheds, and habitat.
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A Red-breasted Nuthatch is released after banding.
Bird Banding, From Start to Finish
September 28, 2021 — A look behind the scenes of an iconic bird monitoring technique.
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Keith Bruno pointing out a finding to a student.
Keith Bruno Receives Outstanding Educator Award
September 02, 2021 — Audubon Rockies Community Naturalist recognized for excellence in environmental education.
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River runs through a desert with cliffs behind it.
Boosting Water Reliability for Birds and People
September 01, 2021 — Process-based restoration: restoring natural river processes
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Hummingbird perched on a branch.
It’s Time to Turn Off Lights to Save Birds
August 30, 2021 — Millions of birds are moving through Colorado, and they need dark skies.
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