Come enjoy birds, explore our local ecosystems, and take part in this worldwide event! The Great Backyard Bird Count is a community science project, designed to engage any and all in bird watching and population monitoring. Learn how you can contribute to bird conservation from your own backyard! Families and children encouraged! We’ll run a bird walk for the first...
Did you know that upwards of 100 Bald Eagles winter at Barr Lake? Join us to see this spectacle and observe these resilient birds. We’re hosting four opportunities to get out and learn about the eagles of Barr Lake this winter. Each walk will be guided by knowledgeable Bird Conservancy Staff and Volunteers so you’re sure to learn something new!...
Join the Western Bird Banding Association to watch a webinar with our very own Senior Spatial Ecologist and Black Swift Monitoring Lead, Rob Sparks. This is a two part webinar with Rob presenting first. 1) Black Swifts in Colorado presented by Rob Sparks of the Bird Conservatory of the Rockies. The Black Swift is an aerial insectivore that has evolved...
Join Us For The Migration Experience Of A Lifetime. The 41st Festival Will Be March 8-10, 2024 Sandhill Cranes and other migratory birds follow a long route during their seasonal migrations. Along the way, there are many places where you can stop and view these beautiful creatures. So what makes the Monte Vista Crane Festival Unique? We believe it is...
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s a bird! This month we will learn all about birds and investigate what makes our feathered friends special. We’ll discuss what makes a bird a bird, examine bird biofacts, and see how well our skills match up with some of the world’s finest avian athletes during the “Bird Olympics”. Fun with our...
Join Bird Conservancy of the Rockies for monthly accessible outings in 2024! We want to include birders and non-birders of all abilities, including those with seen and unseen disabilities. Binoculars, field guides, and adaptive equipment will be available to borrow. This month's theme is: The Magic of Migration In partnership with Birdability®, a non-profit whose mission is, "To share the...
Join Bird Conservancy of the Rockies for a monthly educational Family & Homeschool program. Each month we’ll focus on a different subject or area of interest to share with your family. Participants should expect each activity to largely take place outside and a parent or guardian should plan to stay with their child(ren) through the duration of the program. March’s...
This will be the third year of Thirsty Bird, so we thought it was time for an evolution. Welcome, Thirsty Bird: Science on Tap. We’ll still be flocking together to nerd over birds, but this year each Thirsty Bird event will include a short presentation by a Bird Conservancy expert! Guests will learn more about what we do as an...
Join Bird Conservancy of the Rockies on the 4th Saturday of each month for some bird-watching fun! These bird outings are designed to be inclusive so let's come together, learn, and enjoy the outdoors as a community of nature lovers. Our flock welcomes all. No birding experience required - just bring your enthusiasm! Binoculars, field guides, and some adaptive equipment...
Stinky! Gross! Icky! Fun! Join us this month as we learn about the disgusting – yet fascinating – behaviors and adaptations of some of Nebraska’s wild animals. Nature's Yucky will be outside the entire time. Please dress comfortably for the weather and bring snacks/water as needed. Register by April 4: https://bit.ly/fncnaturesyucky Family Nature Club is intended for children and their...
