A Spotted Towhee sings from a flowering shrub.
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Spotted Towhee on American plum. Photo: Evan Barrientos/̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Rockies

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

An American Dipper stands in rushing water.
Colorado’s Water Plan Shapes the Future as More Funds Flow into Stream Restoration
July 17, 2025 — ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡â€™s new memo guides restoration proponents on Colorado Water Plan funding for water projects that benefit birds and people.
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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!
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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 ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Rockies will protect birds, watersheds, and communities in Colorado in 2025.
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A male American Goldfinch perched on a branch.
Mindful Birding
February 07, 2025 — Combining the joy of observing birds with the benefits of mindfulness.
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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.
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A Greater Sage-Grouse displays.
What ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Rockies Accomplished in 2024
January 10, 2025 — See what you helped us do to protect birds last year.
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Two men pound wood posts into a creekbed.
Flowing Forward: Reviving Streams Through Partnerships
November 19, 2024 — The launch of a stream restoration project on a Colorado Ranch.
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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.
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A partial rainbow over sagebrush steppe landscape.
2024 Conservation Ranching Bird Monitoring Results in the Rockies
September 27, 2024 — Bird activity and sightings on ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Certified bird-friendly ranches in Wyoming and Colorado were noticeably higher this year.
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