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Birdy Backyards Webinar

We have lost nearly 3 billion birds since 1970, but YOU can help to bring them back! Join Bird Conservancy of the Rockies to learn how to create an oasis in your own backyard or community garden that will not only benefit birds, but also pollinators, other wildlife, and you! Registration is required for this virtual program. Please register here:...

Birding 201

Join Bird Conservancy of the Rockies educators to take your birding knowledge to the next level! In this interactive webinar we will be exploring tips on finding birds, adaptations of passerines, and identifying tricky bird species. This webinar will build off of knowledge we have learned in our past webinars. If you have missed those catch up on our YouTube...

Backyard BioBlitz

Online/Virtual Program

Join natural resource experts and Bird Conservancy of the Rockies' staff as you investigate the biodiversity in your own backyard! This year, due to COVID-19, social distancing and safer-at-home orders it will look a little different, but it won't stop us from enjoying nature from our own doorsteps. We will give you the tips & tools to identify the flora & fauna in your own backyard or nearby space!

Corvids 101: Crows, Jays & Magpies, Oh My!

Online/Virtual Program

Join the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies educators as we learn all about the unique birds of the Corvidae family! Have you ever wondered why Ravens & Crows are so smart? Or why Jays can mimic different bird calls? We will explore what makes this family of birds so smart and engaging. We will also learn how you can identify them out in the field, so grab your favorite birding field guide or bird id app, and let’s get learning!

Owls 101 Webinar

Online/Virtual Program

During this fun and interactive webinar we will learn all about owls! We will debunk some of the common myths about owls and learn all about their amazing adaptations. You will also hone your observational skills and learn how to ID some common owls in North America! It will be a HOOT, don't miss out! Register below with this link!...

Birding 201 – Woodpeckers! Webinar

Online/Virtual Program

Today we'll be learning all about woodpeckers! Explore the adaptations and identification of this incredible group of birds. Did you know woodpecker skulls' are specially adapted to withstand the force of drumming their beaks on trees? Bring your questions about woodpeckers to this interactive learning experience! Please register using the link below. Once registered you will receive a confirmation email...

Bird Banding 101 Webinar!

Online/Virtual Program

What exactly can you learn from a bird in the hand? In this webinar we'll explore the history of bird banding and what biologists can learn from briefly capturing and releasing wild birds. We'll learn about the basic banding process that has been in practice for over a century as well as how modern technologies such as GPS and radio...

Birding 201: Hummingbirds & Swifts! Webinar

Online/Virtual Program

Join Bird Conservancy of the Rockies educators to take your birding knowledge to the next level! In this interactive webinar we will be focusing on the interesting behaviors of Hummingbirds and Swifts, how to attract hummingbirds to your yard, and how to find and identify Swifts. Please have your favorite birding field guide or bird id app handy to help...

Barr Lake Bird Banding Station – Small Group Visits

Barr Lake Banding Station 13401 Picadilly Rd, Brighton, CO, United States

Join us at Barr Lake State Park's Banding Station this fall with your small group to experience the joys and wonders of banding right up close! Registration is required for all visitors. All participants  are required to wear face masks and social distance, and groups are set at no more than 6 to ensure safety of all visitors, staff, and...

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Virtual Bird Banding Program

Online/Virtual Program

Join the Bird Conservancy at the Barr Lake Banding Station for a virtual banding experience! We will be live from the banding station showing you the birds and the banding process, and talking fall migration! This is an interactive Zoom webinar that will last an hour. Please join us! To register for this program, please click here. After registering, you...