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.

Our 2024 Audubon Conservation Ranching Bird Monitoring Results
Conservation Ranching Initiative

Our 2024 Audubon Conservation Ranching Bird Monitoring Results

Bird activity and sightings on Audubon Certified bird-friendly ranches were noticeably higher this year.

Renewable Energy Siting in Colorado
Climate Change

Renewable Energy Siting in Colorado

How we can make the most of SB24-212 and promising new renewable energy siting resources in Colorado.

House Passes Three Bills to Protect Coasts and Great Salt Lake from a Changing Climate
Saline Lakes Program

House Passes Three Bills to Protect Coasts and Great Salt Lake from a Changing Climate

The legislation will buffer both people and birds from the effects of drought, storms, and sea-level rise.

Birding Tours on Cattle Ranches?
Conservation Ranching Initiative

Birding Tours on Cattle Ranches?

Audubon Conservation Ranching and Reefs to Rockies add a new dimension to ecotourism.

BLM’s Rock Springs plan a step forward, conserves lands and habitat
Sagebrush Ecosystem Initiative

BLM’s Rock Springs plan a step forward, conserves lands and habitat

Rock Springs plan reflects public input and conserves key landscapes.

Looking Underground: Why Birds Need Healthy Soils
Conservation Ranching Initiative

Looking Underground: Why Birds Need Healthy Soils

Soil lays the foundation for the health of nearly all bird habitats.

Monitoring Snowy Plovers at Great Salt Lake
Snowy Plover Monitoring Project

Monitoring Snowy Plovers at Great Salt Lake

An Updated Look at One of Utah’s Shorebird Species of Greatest Conservation Need

Increased Water Flows and Control Bring Benefits to Great Salt Lake and Wetlands
Saline Lakes Program

Increased Water Flows and Control Bring Benefits to Great Salt Lake and Wetlands

More water is better to combat botulism outbreaks and invasive plants

2024 Mid-year Update
Reports

2024 Mid-year Update

Our top accomplishments from January–June 2024.

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