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Audubon Rockies' Blog

Stories about birds and their conservation from the Audubon Network

Horned Lark. Photo: Evan Barrientos/Audubon Rockies

Stories, news, birding information, activities, and more related to birds and bird conservation in Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah.

Measuring Light Pollution at Great Salt Lake
Gillmor Sanctuary

Measuring Light Pollution at Great Salt Lake

By Lia Rabellino

From an undergraduate’s capstone project, a new volunteer opportunity is emerging.

What biologists see from the shores of the drying Great Salt Lake
Gillmor Sanctuary

What biologists see from the shores of the drying Great Salt Lake

An NPR story interviewing Heidi Hoven.

Audubon: New Rule for Fossil Fuel Development on Federal Lands Long Overdue
Sagebrush Ecosystem Initiative

Audubon: New Rule for Fossil Fuel Development on Federal Lands Long Overdue

BLM public lands update puts critical wildlife habitat, cultural resources, and recreation on a level footing with oil and gas development

What's Your Wetland?
Blog

What's Your Wetland?

Colorado's wetlands need protection. We asked our supporters to share their favorites.

Attend a Public Meeting for Sage-Grouse
Sagebrush Ecosystem Initiative

Attend a Public Meeting for Sage-Grouse

By Audubon Rockies

Learn about the Bureau of Land Management’s Greater Sage-Grouse plans.

A confluence of streams, policy and people
Western Rivers Initiative

A confluence of streams, policy and people

By Abby Burk

An op-ed by Abby Burk in the The Daily Sentinel.

Pat O’Toole
Blog

Pat O’Toole

By Alison Holloran and Brian Rutledge

A rancher, conservationist, and friend of Audubon.

Six Budget-friendly Ways to Protect Birds
Help Birds

Six Budget-friendly Ways to Protect Birds

By Ashley Meadows

How you can help birds for $20 or less.

The Golden Triangle
Sagebrush Ecosystem Initiative

The Golden Triangle

The sagebrush steppe was once North America's largest ecosystem. Today, less than half remains. In western Wyoming lies the crown jewel.

Conservation, Sportsmen Groups Express Support for Efforts to Improve Future for Greater Sage-grouse and Sagebrush Country
Sagebrush Ecosystem Initiative

Conservation, Sportsmen Groups Express Support for Efforts to Improve Future for Greater Sage-grouse and Sagebrush Country

Proposed BLM management plans makes science-backed conservation a priority

Learn about birds and get involved.