Mixed-grass prairie in the Northern Great Plains represents critical habitat for wildlife of all kinds, including our specialty at Bird Conservancy of the Rockies – birds! Read on to learn more about our full life cycle monitoring on the breeding grounds and how technology is playing a role in helping us conserve birds and their habitats.
Buildings and structures pose surprising risks to birds, but many dangers are easily prevented with a helping hand from people. Guest author Lauren DeRosa of Wild Birds Unlimited gives some simple tips to help ensure safety for our feathered friends.
Long term data sets are critical for understanding trends and changes in our world. The inspiring story of Billy Barr and his knack for writing down everything is just one example of how everyone can make a contribution to science in their own way.
Family Nature Nights bring kids, parents and conservation organizations together for an evening of learning, exploration and fun—connecting local residents with the natural world and the ecosystems of the Nebraska Panhandle.
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.
