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Yellow Warbler perched on a branch.
5 Birds that Migrate to the Rockies
April 29, 2022 — How to identify five common migratory birds in Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah.
ROCKIES Bird Identificiation
Injury or Illusion? Why a Bird With a Broken Wing May Not Be What It Appears
April 28, 2022 — Some species feign injuries to protect their nests from predators—a more common behavior than previously thought, new research shows.
Bird Behavior
Two Blue-winged Teals squabble.
Where to Go Birding in Fort Collins
April 27, 2022 — Great places to discover the birds of Fort Collins, Colorado.
ROCKIES Birding
A Yellow-headed Blackbird sings from cattails.
Where to Find Birds in Salt Lake City
April 26, 2022 — Great places to start exploring Salt Lake City birding.
ROCKIES Birding
Ziggy Marley Is Here to Teach Kids About ‘Vulture Culture’
April 26, 2022 — A new children’s book by the musician and his wife, Orly, aims to educate youth on the threats the birds face and the vital ecological role they play.
Books
A Western Meadowlark stands alert in a field of tall, green grass.
Where to Look for Birds During Spring Migration
April 25, 2022 — Learn about birds commonly seen in the spring in the Rockies and where to look for them.
ROCKIES Birding
Birdist Rule #85: Write In Your Field Guides
April 21, 2022 — Turn your adventures into an heirloom.
Birding Advice
North American Birds Face Their Own Pandemic With Latest Bout of Avian Flu
April 21, 2022 — Typically a threat to mainly domestic poultry, the virus has infected and killed an unprecedented number of wild birds, worrying experts.
Conservation News
Easy Ways to Help Migratory Birds
April 19, 2022 — Four simple steps you can take to help birds migrate safely.
ROCKIES Bird Migration
How and Why Did Bird Migration Evolve?
April 19, 2022 — The drive for birds to migrate is at least partially genetic. How those genes developed—and how they function in modern birds—isn't fully known.
Bird Migration