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.

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.
ROCKIES Western Water
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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Pectoral Sandpiper stands on an algae mat.
Pectoral Sandpiper: Supreme Master of Migratory Movement
August 23, 2021 — Less sandpiper, more grasspiper.
ROCKIES Bird Migration
Wilson's Warbler perched on branch.
Fall Migrations Begin!
July 30, 2021 — Turn off your lights to give birds safe passage.
ROCKIES Bird Migration
Broad-tailed Hummingbird visiting annual sunflower
Introducing the Colorado Native Landscaping Coalition
July 29, 2021 — New coalition of Colorado organizations aims to transform landscaping practices across the state.
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Sunrise over a wetland.
Two Wins for Rivers in a Dry Year
July 23, 2021 — Audubon secures protections for Colorado rivers.
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