A Spotted Towhee sings from a flowering shrub.

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Spotted Towhee on American plum. Photo: Evan Barrientos/ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Rockies

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

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 ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Christmas Bird Count.
A Mountain Chickadee perches on a snowy evergreen branch.
An Exciting Christmas Bird Count for the Mountain Chickadee World Champs
January 27, 2023 — Evergreen ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ has likely kept their champion title, and found a new visitor along the way!
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 ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Society's 2022 Christmas Bird Counts, some historically frequent species were notably absent.
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.
A college student points in front of a group birdwatching.
Tiger ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Returns to the Christmas Bird Count
January 20, 2023 — Colorado College students reconnect over their first Christmas Bird Count since the pandemic.
Colorado River runs through a dry landscape.
Important Things Ahead for Colorado Water Policy in 2023
January 20, 2023 — ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ supports proactive water resilience strategies for 2023 Colorado legislation.
A Great-tailed Grackle perches in a tree.
Change Marks Bridgerland ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½â€™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.