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We believe the world needs birds.
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies conserves birds and their habitats through an integrated approach of science, education and land stewardship. We envision a future where birds are forever abundant, contributing to healthy landscapes and inspiring human curiosity and love of nature. Our work radiates from the Rockies to the Great Plains, Mexico and beyond. Our efforts are advanced by sound science, achieved through empowering people, realized through stewardship and sustained through partnerships. Together, we are improving native bird populations, the land and the lives of people.
Learn more about where we are heading as an organization by reading our Strategic Plan.
Our fall season has ended. Thank you everyone for following along! Our Barr Lake banding station is located at Barr Lake State Park in Brighton, Colorado. The station will be open to the public August 22 through October 23, six days a week (closed Mondays). Weekday programs available from 7:30 – 8:30 a.m., and weekend programs are available from 8-9 a.m., 9-10 a.m., and 10-11 a.m.
Click here to learn more about our bird banding efforts, explore this seasons bird banding data and register to visit the banding stations to see science in action!
Our fall banding season is over. Thank you everyone for following along! The Pineridge Banding Station is located at the North end of Dixon Reservoir within Pineridge Natural Area in Fort Collins, CO. Open August 27 through Sep 28, open Tuesday through Saturday. One hour programs are available Tuesday – Friday from 7:30-8:30 a.m. and Saturdays from 7:30-8:30 a.m. and 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. (closed Sundays & Mondays).
Click here to learn more about our bird banding efforts, explore this seasons bird banding data and register to visit the banding stations to see science in action!
Driving across the plains it is easy to distinguish Conservation Reserve Program fields from original intact rangeland. The vegetation is dense and clumpy with tall stalks and layers of decomposing litter. For some birds, like a Grasshopper Sparrow or a Scaled Quail, CRP makes a significant difference; it IS habitat. For other species…
Of course, this story is about more than just the journey of a single bird between its breeding and wintering grounds. In many ways, it speaks to the work that is at the core of Bird Conservancy of the Rockies: connecting people and places through the common thread of birds.
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.