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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.

A man and woman smile for a photograph.
Remembering Bayard “Bart” Dodge Rea
October 15, 2025 — A lifelong conservationist, Bart leaves a legacy of kindness and enduring impact across the Rockies region and beyond.
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Three adults and a child, all dressed for cold weather, walk down a trail with binoculars. They are all smiling.
Celebrating John Kloster-Prew
October 06, 2025 — After more than a decade at Audubon Rockies, John has retired, leaving a lasting legacy of leadership, friendship, and inspiration.
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A flock of Canada Geese fly over a foggy river lined with trees in Colorado.
Scaling Stream Restoration Across Colorado
September 18, 2025 — How a unique partnership is mapping the future of riverscape restoration in the state.
ROCKIES Rivers, Lakes, and Wetlands
A river runs through a mountain valley.
Uniting for Colorado's Water Future
July 22, 2025 — Volunteer this summer and fall to restore streams.
ROCKIES Western Water
An American Dipper stands in rushing water.
Colorado’s Water Plan Shapes the Future as More Funds Flow into Stream Restoration
July 17, 2025 — Audubon’s new memo guides restoration proponents on Colorado Water Plan funding for water projects that benefit birds and people.
ROCKIES Western Water
A male Rufous Hummingbird perches on a leafy branch.
What Do Hummingbirds Really Eat in Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming?
May 08, 2025 — Nectar is only part of the story!
ROCKIES Native Plants
Plants grow in a shallow wetland.
We Are Not the First. Part 1
March 07, 2025 — Reflections on the value and conservation of Great Salt Lake.
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A Great Blue Heron stands in a foggy wetland.
Shaping Colorado’s Water Future
February 24, 2025 — How Audubon Rockies will protect birds, watersheds, and communities in Colorado in 2025.
ROCKIES Western Water
A male American Goldfinch perched on a branch.
Mindful Birding
February 07, 2025 — Combining the joy of observing birds with the benefits of mindfulness.
ROCKIES Birding
A Spotted Sandpiper stands in a shallow wetland.
Colorado’s Stream & Wetlands Protection Bill Becomes a Law
January 28, 2025 — Representing the environment as a stakeholder in Colorado’s HB24-1379 rulemaking.
ROCKIES Western Water