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News, stories, updates, and more from 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Rockies.
Spotted Towhee on American plum. Photo: Evan Barrientos/51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Rockies

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

A river flows through a montane forest.
Colorado’s Proposed Stream Restoration Legislation—Part 1
February 07, 2023 — What you need to know from our February 2023 legislator webinar.
ROCKIES Western Water
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 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Christmas Bird Count.
ROCKIES Community Science at 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú
A Mountain Chickadee perches on a snowy evergreen branch.
An Exciting Christmas Bird Count for the Mountain Chickadee World Champs
January 27, 2023 — Evergreen 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú has likely kept their champion title, and found a new visitor along the way!
ROCKIES Community Science at 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú
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 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Society's 2022 Christmas Bird Counts, some historically frequent species were notably absent.
ROCKIES Community Science at 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú
Colorado River runs through a dry landscape.
Important Things Ahead for Colorado Water Policy in 2023
January 20, 2023 — 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú supports proactive water resilience strategies for 2023 Colorado legislation.
ROCKIES Western Water
A Great-tailed Grackle perches in a tree.
Change Marks Bridgerland 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú’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.
ROCKIES Community Science at 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú