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.

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.

Window Strikes Are Even Deadlier for Birds Than We Thought
Lights Out

Window Strikes Are Even Deadlier for Birds Than We Thought

A new study suggests the true avian toll of building collisions in the United States reaches well over 1 billion deaths annually.

Great Salt Lake Partners “Band Together” to Monitor American White Pelicans
Saline Lakes Program

Great Salt Lake Partners “Band Together” to Monitor American White Pelicans

After 5-year hiatus, State of Utah Coordinates Gunnison Island Nesting Colony Tagging

Volunteering Beyond the Stream
Western Rivers Initiative

Volunteering Beyond the Stream

Build connections and support healthy watersheds with these stream restoration opportunities in Colorado.

Audubon Rockies and Anderson Ranch Arts Center Kick Off Aspen Summer of Birds
Community Naturalist

Audubon Rockies and Anderson Ranch Arts Center Kick Off Aspen Summer of Birds

The weeklong workshop encouraged kids to appreciate the wonder of wildlife.

Colorado Stream Restoration Workshop
Western Rivers Initiative

Colorado Stream Restoration Workshop

Learn about process-based stream restoration planning, including where and how to prioritize the best opportunities in your watershed.

The Wind River BioBlitz
Community Naturalist

The Wind River BioBlitz

In coming together around Buffalo, participants yielded more than data.

Collaboration is Key to Conserving the Sagebrush Ecosystem
Sagebrush Ecosystem Initiative

Collaboration is Key to Conserving the Sagebrush Ecosystem

More than 70 people gathered at the Miller Ranch in Wyoming to celebrate efforts to conserve and restore the sagebrush ecosystem.

Learn about birds and get involved.