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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.

Supreme Court Decision Threatens Waterways that Birds (and People) Need
Western Water Initiative

Supreme Court Decision Threatens Waterways that Birds (and People) Need

The Court’s ruling in Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency removes crucial protections for wetlands, seasonal streams, and other waterways.

Senate Ignores Science With Vote to End Lesser-Prairie Chicken Protections
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Senate Ignores Science With Vote to End Lesser-Prairie Chicken Protections

Rescinding the endangered species listing of the Lesser Prairie-Chicken would put the species on a path toward extinction.

Committee Vote Undermines Science and Threatens the Lesser Prairie-Chicken
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Committee Vote Undermines Science and Threatens the Lesser Prairie-Chicken

A congressional proposal to rescind the endangered species listing of the Lesser Prairie-Chicken would put the species on a path toward extinction.

National Audubon Society Announces Decision to Retain Current Name
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National Audubon Society Announces Decision to Retain Current Name

Organization commits to new $25 million fund to expand Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging work, a decision that follows a thorough and inclusive process to examine the legacy of its namesake.

Colorado’s Proposed Stream Restoration Legislation – Part 2
Western Rivers Initiative

Colorado’s Proposed Stream Restoration Legislation – Part 2

What you need to know from our legislator-focused webinar.

Gardening With Neighbors
Habitat Hero

Gardening With Neighbors

Rewards and lessons from one woman’s effort to rally her neighbors to plant native.

Experimenting Today to Save Tomorrow’s Soils
Conservation Ranching Initiative

Experimenting Today to Save Tomorrow’s Soils

Seven Audubon-certified ranches are testing ways to improve soil health through Colorado’s new STAR Plus program.

The Role of Water and Fire in Ecological Forest Management
Western Rivers Initiative

The Role of Water and Fire in Ecological Forest Management

Meet Karl Brown, northern Colorado forester and steward.

Colorado’s Proposed Stream Restoration Legislation—Part 1
Western Rivers Initiative

Colorado’s Proposed Stream Restoration Legislation—Part 1

What you need to know from our February 2023 legislator webinar.

Hundreds of Miles, Dozens of Hours, and 4,432 Birds
Christmas Bird Count

Hundreds of Miles, Dozens of Hours, and 4,432 Birds

Dedicated volunteers gathered vital information on bird populations in Pagosa Springs, Colorado during the 123rd Audubon Christmas Bird Count.

Learn about birds and get involved.