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.

Snow Birds For Snowschool!
Community Naturalist

Snow Birds For Snowschool!

An article from Winter Wildlands Alliance about a Community Naturalist snow education event in Pagosa Springs.

Enhancing Protections for the Greater Sage-Grouse: A Pivotal Moment for Conservation
Sagebrush Ecosystem Initiative

Enhancing Protections for the Greater Sage-Grouse: A Pivotal Moment for Conservation

Sage-grouse biologist Tom Christiansen's op-ed in the Casper Star Tribune.

Nine Native Plants to Attract Hummingbirds in Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming
Habitat Hero

Nine Native Plants to Attract Hummingbirds in Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming

Support hummingbirds with these nectar-rich plants.

Audubon Denounces Congressional Action to Undo BLM Rule Elevating Conservation on Public Lands 
Sagebrush Ecosystem Initiative

Audubon Denounces Congressional Action to Undo BLM Rule Elevating Conservation on Public Lands 

“This legislation is an end-run around how westerners themselves would like to see these lands managed.” 

Measuring Light Pollution at Great Salt Lake
Gillmor Sanctuary

Measuring Light Pollution at Great Salt Lake

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

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.

Choosing a Plan to Save the Greater Sage-Grouse
Sagebrush Ecosystem Initiative

Choosing a Plan to Save the Greater Sage-Grouse

Tell the Bureau of Land Management to preserve Greater Sage-Grouse habitat

A confluence of streams, policy and people
Western Rivers Initiative

A confluence of streams, policy and people

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

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