A Spotted Towhee sings from a flowering shrub.
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Spotted Towhee on American plum. Photo: Evan Barrientos/Audubon Rockies

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

American Avocet.
Grand Valley Audubon's Wetlands Restoration Project Is Underway
May 21, 2020 — How an Audubon chapter is restoring habitat along the Colorado River.
Audubon Chapters
People plant a Habitat Hero garden.
Plant Native Plants With Seed Tape
May 21, 2020 — A seven-step activity for planting small seeds with your kids.
Native Plants
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Do You Know Your Yellow-Rumps?
May 20, 2020 — A guide to identifying Yellow-rumped Warbler subspecies and their intergrades.
Bird Identificiation
A Greater Sage-Grouse performing a courtship display.
Sage Advice From a Sage-Grouse Expert
May 18, 2020 — Retired wildlife biologist Dr. Jack Connelly speaks up on the importance of sage-grouse habitat protections.
An oil drill in the heart of Wyoming’s sagebrush steppe.
Irresponsible Oil and Gas Leasing Monopolizes Public Lands
May 14, 2020 — The real effects of fire-sale mineral leasing on our shared resources.
Adrienne Larrew and Dan Lorenz of Corner Post Meats.
Growing Success at Corner Post Meats
May 13, 2020 — How Audubon's Conservation Ranching Initiative has helped grow an exemplary mindful meats business.
Conservation Ranching
Rufous Hummingbird.
The Sugar Dome
May 07, 2020 — Watch Rufous and Broad-tailed hummingbirds face off for dominance!
Bird Behavior
Western Meadowlark tracks.
Signs of Life
April 30, 2020 — Try this activity to help kids notice the animal signs around them.
Kids and Family
The Colorado River flows through Mesa County, Colorado.
Bound by Water From Healthy, Flowing Rivers
April 28, 2020 — A water Colorado Legislature update amid COVID-19.
Rivers, Lakes, and Wetlands
Great Egret displaying its breeding plumes.
6 Ways You Can Celebrate Earth Day
April 22, 2020 — Enjoy and help birds on Earth Day’s 50th anniversary.