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.
Warming and habitat loss diminished sage grouse populations 80 percent since 1965, putting them on the brink of an endangered listing. Western states, the federal government and energy and ranching interests are struggling to prevent that.
The Centennial State is leading the nation in wetland and stream protections.
Public comment period closes on proposed grouse country conservation plans
An article from Winter Wildlands Alliance about a Community Naturalist snow education event in Pagosa Springs.
Sage-grouse biologist Tom Christiansen's op-ed in the Casper Star Tribune.
Support hummingbirds with these nectar-rich plants.
“This legislation is an end-run around how westerners themselves would like to see these lands managed.”
From an undergraduate’s capstone project, a new volunteer opportunity is emerging.
An NPR story interviewing Heidi Hoven.
BLM public lands update puts critical wildlife habitat, cultural resources, and recreation on a level footing with oil and gas development
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