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.

A Tribute to Ella Sorensen, Champion for Shorebirds
Gillmor Sanctuary

A Tribute to Ella Sorensen, Champion for Shorebirds

Ella’s tireless work spanning nearly three decades has forever shaped the face of Great Salt Lake.

A Summer as a Community Naturalist
Community Naturalist

A Summer as a Community Naturalist

Shelby Foery recaps her time as our 2023 outreach and banding technician.

Stream Restoration Touches the Ground Through People
Western Rivers Initiative

Stream Restoration Touches the Ground Through People

Translating Colorado’s new stream restoration law for birds and people.

Coming Home
Conservation Ranching Initiative

Coming Home

Whether you’re a young rancher or a rare bird, Parker Pastures is a great place to call home.

Meet Moe: Nature Journaler
Community Naturalist

Meet Moe: Nature Journaler

Moe helps others enjoy nature by slowing down and noticing the details.

Birds Matter. So Do You.
Volunteer

Birds Matter. So Do You.

Learn how Audubon members embrace joy and personal interest as fuel for their bird conservation work.

New Town, New Job, New Nature
Community Naturalist

New Town, New Job, New Nature

Meet Angelina Stancampiano, interpretive ranger and Wyoming Naturalist.

Proposed Rule Change Would Bring BLM Oil and Gas Leasing into the Modern Era
Working Lands

Proposed Rule Change Would Bring BLM Oil and Gas Leasing into the Modern Era

Change would prioritize habitat, sacred lands and other considerations when granting oil and gas leases.

Feeling Stressed? Birds Can Help With That
Community Naturalist

Feeling Stressed? Birds Can Help With That

Weminuche Audubon Society members in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, discuss wildfire research and how it helped them destress this summer.

Ranchlands’ Colorado & Wyoming Ranches Certified as Audubon Bird-Friendly Habitats
Conservation Ranching Initiative

Ranchlands’ Colorado & Wyoming Ranches Certified as Audubon Bird-Friendly Habitats

Cattle cater to bird conservation in the Audubon Conservation Ranching program

Learn about birds and get involved.