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.

Three adults birding together in a park.
Six Budget-friendly Ways to Protect Birds
April 03, 2024 — Protecting birds and the places they need doesn't need to break the bank.
ROCKIES Get Involved
A group of people pose for a photo in front of a sign at Rafter W Ranch.
A Master Birding Class Field Trip to Rafter W Ranch
February 01, 2024 — Denver ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ shares what they learned while visiting an ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡-certified bird-friendly ranch in eastern Colorado.
ROCKIES Conservation Ranching
Four tall, lean, grey birds walk on ice.
Notable Changes in Northern Utah's Bird Populations
January 24, 2024 — Bridgerland ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Society finds surprising species during the 68th Christmas Bird Count in Logan, Utah.
ROCKIES Community Science at ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡
A male Greater Sage-Grouse performing a courtship display.
2023 Year-end Update
January 23, 2024 — Our accomplishments from July–December 2023.
ROCKIES
A river flows through a dry landscape.
Resilience and Stewardship for Colorado’s Waterways, 2024 Legislative Priorities
January 22, 2024 — ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ supports proactive water strategies to benefit birds and people.
ROCKIES Western Water
Ella Sorenson stands outdoors with binoculars. She is smiling.
A Tribute to Ella Sorensen, Champion for Shorebirds
December 21, 2023 — Ella’s tireless work spanning nearly three decades has forever shaped the face of Great Salt Lake.
ROCKIES
A Green-tailed Towhee sings from a branch.
What ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Rockies Accomplished in 2023
December 20, 2023 — See what you helped us do for birds in 2023.
ROCKIES
Three people stand in a stream surrounded by a lush meadow.
Stream Restoration Touches the Ground Through People
December 07, 2023 — Translating Colorado’s new stream restoration law for birds and people.
ROCKIES Western Water