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Coniferous forest on a rocky mountain.
Milkweed Rediscovered in Wyoming Alive and Well
June 22, 2023 — Hall’s Milkweed was rediscovered in Wyoming after 60 years by a Virtual Wyoming BioBlitz participant!
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A Northern Pintail floats on a body of water.
Hundreds of Miles, Dozens of Hours, and 4,432 Birds
February 02, 2023 — Dedicated volunteers gathered vital information on bird populations in Pagosa Springs, Colorado during the 123rd ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Christmas Bird Count.
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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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California Condor flies in front of a red cliff.
The Adventures of Southern Utah’s Christmas Bird Counts
January 20, 2023 — Volunteers’ epic searches document shifting bird populations.
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Flock of Bohemian Waxwings in a tree.
A Dipper Party, Rare Waxwings, and Other Treats
January 20, 2023 — The 2022 Fort Collins Christmas Bird Count yielded exciting finds for one of its crews.
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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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A Northern Pygmy Owl perches among bare tree branches.
Camaraderie and Counting for Science
January 19, 2023 — Roaring Fork ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡'s 47th Christmas Bird Count highlights the community in community science.
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