Bird Conservancy of the Rockies staff will appear in GrasslandsLIVE, broadcasting live from Pawnee National Grasslands on May 17, 2017. This FREE distance learning adventure shares the important story of North America’s grasslands which provide rich habitats for birds, fish mammals, insects and plants.
Inspired by the vision of a youngster wanting to make a difference, and fueled by passionate volunteers, Larimer County’s Colorado Bluebird Project embarks on its second year monitoring bluebirds on the Front Range.
Now in it’s 11th year, Karval’s Mountain Plover Festival continues to be a wonderful example of a community coming together to rally around a conservation idea, explore new economic opportunities, and build a sense of identity.
Bird Conservancy is finishing up another winter of grassland bird monitoring in Mexico, using radio-telemetry to study survival rates of Baird’s and Grasshopper Sparrows. We follow them to get an inside view into their lives, and sometimes feel a bit like sparrow paparazzi!
On January 16th, a massive team of scientists from the Denver Metro Area took to the trails at Barr Lake State Park. Snow was falling and winds were whipping. Their task? Take a census of the birds in all areas of the Park. Their equipment? Field guides, binoculars, and hot chocolate. Their ages? Between two and seventeen.
Bird Conservancy is deploying sophisticated acoustic recording devices as part of the Mexican Spotted Owl monitoring program in Arizona and New Mexico.
Unlocking the mysteries of birds and their full life cycle is vital to understanding their conservation needs. In today’s post, Development Director Sonja Macys shares her passion for birds and invites you to get involved as a supporter of our important work.
Education Director Tyler Edmondson takes a look back at the tremendous impacts our Summer Nature Camp programs have had in 2016.
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies just completed a second summer season studying breeding season survival in adults and juveniles of nesting Baird’s and Grasshopper Sparrows in the Northern Great Plains of North Dakota and Montana.
In 2013, two Osprey nicknamed Rainbow and Shadow from the Grand Lake area were fitted with tracking locators to help us understand their migratory habits. Three years later, the adventure continues!
