A Spotted Towhee sings from a flowering shrub.
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Spotted Towhee on American plum. Photo: Evan Barrientos/̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Rockies

News, stories, updates,  birding information, and more related to birds and bird conservation in Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah.

A Mountain Chickadee perches on a snowy evergreen branch.
An Exciting Christmas Bird Count for the Mountain Chickadee World Champs
January 27, 2023 — Evergreen ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ has likely kept their champion title, and found a new visitor along the way!
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An adult with a spotting scope stand with their back to the camera while observing a snowy landscape.
Surprise Appearances and Concerning No-Shows in Northern Wyoming
January 27, 2023 — While several uncommon bird species were recorded during Bighorn ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Society's 2022 Christmas Bird Counts, some historically frequent species were notably absent.
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Sharp-tailed Grouse stands in a field.
Changes in Casper’s Bird Populations
January 25, 2023 — Seventy-four years of Christmas Bird Count data reveal which species are increasing and which are declining.
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A college student points in front of a group birdwatching.
Tiger ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Returns to the Christmas Bird Count
January 20, 2023 — Colorado College students reconnect over their first Christmas Bird Count since the pandemic.
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Colorado River runs through a dry landscape.
Important Things Ahead for Colorado Water Policy in 2023
January 20, 2023 — ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ supports proactive water resilience strategies for 2023 Colorado legislation.
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A Great-tailed Grackle perches in a tree.
Change Marks Bridgerland ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡â€™s 67th Christmas Bird Count
January 20, 2023 — A member of the chapter in Logan, Utah, shares their 2022 count results and how local bird populations and habitats have changed.
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Four people in jackets look across a pond. One of them is holding a spotting scope.
No, You’re Not Too Inexperienced to Join the Christmas Bird Count
December 22, 2022 — A beginner birder’s perspective and tips on attending your first Christmas Bird Count.
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