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

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

People stand behind Governor Polis as he signs a bill in a montane meadow.
Stream Restoration Legislation Will Benefit Birds and People in Colorado
June 21, 2023 — New law is a win and a good first step to clarifying stream restoration activities.
Western Water
Three individuals stand among tall grass and shrubs reaching for plants along a river.
Flowing Together: Colorado’s Streams Need Your Help
June 14, 2023 — Volunteer to help improve critical bird habitat in Colorado.
Western Water
Bundles of cut willow saplings lie on the bank of a montane stream.
Colorado’s Proposed Stream Restoration Legislation – Part 2
March 14, 2023 — What you need to know from our legislator-focused webinar.
Western Water
Two green metallic bees on a yellow evening primrose blossom.
Gardening With Neighbors
March 10, 2023 — Rewards and lessons from one woman’s effort to rally her neighbors to plant native.
Native Plants
Cattle graze in a pasture below dry slopes.
Experimenting Today to Save Tomorrow’s Soils
March 01, 2023 — Seven ÃÛèÖAPP-certified ranches are testing ways to improve soil health through Colorado’s new STAR Plus program.
Conservation Ranching
A river flows through green wetlands surrounded by burnt forest and mountain slopes.
The Role of Water and Fire in Ecological Forest Management
February 15, 2023 — Meet Karl Brown, northern Colorado forester and steward.
Western Water
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.
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 ÃÛèÖAPP Christmas Bird Count.
Community Science at ÃÛèÖAPP
A Mountain Chickadee perches on a snowy evergreen branch.
An Exciting Christmas Bird Count for the Mountain Chickadee World Champs
January 27, 2023 — Evergreen ÃÛèÖAPP has likely kept their champion title, and found a new visitor along the way!
Community Science at ÃÛèÖAPP
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 ÃÛèÖAPP Society's 2022 Christmas Bird Counts, some historically frequent species were notably absent.
Community Science at ÃÛèÖAPP