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.

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

Restoring Rivers, Connecting Communities
Western Rivers Initiative

Restoring Rivers, Connecting Communities

Stream restoration provides benefits for all.

Jamie’s Farewell
Habitat Hero

Jamie’s Farewell

Longtime Habitat Hero Coordinator Jamie Weiss reflects on her time at Audubon.

Sensing the Soil
Conservation Ranching Initiative

Sensing the Soil

Soil moisture sensors installed on seven Audubon-certified Ranches in Colorado.

Nature Connects Us
Community Naturalist

Nature Connects Us

Wyoming Naturalist and Audubon Rockies member Casey Black shares how nature connected her to wildlife, people, and her home.

Audubon Supports New Public Lands Rule
Blog

Audubon Supports New Public Lands Rule

The draft rule from the Bureau of Land Management will balance development with conservation.

Milkweed Rediscovered in Wyoming Alive and Well
Community Naturalist

Milkweed Rediscovered in Wyoming Alive and Well

Hall’s Milkweed was rediscovered in Wyoming after 60 years by a Virtual Wyoming BioBlitz participant!

Stream Restoration Legislation Will Benefit Birds and People in Colorado
Western Water Initiative

Stream Restoration Legislation Will Benefit Birds and People in Colorado

New law is a win and a good first step to clarifying stream restoration activities.

Flowing Together: Colorado’s Streams Need Your Help
Western Rivers Initiative

Flowing Together: Colorado’s Streams Need Your Help

Volunteer to help improve critical bird habitat in Colorado.

Learn about birds and get involved.