Bird Conservancy of the Rockies

Great Backyard Bird Count at Scotts Bluff National Monument
2025-02-15 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Denver) | CO
Attention all bird lovers & birders of all abilities! Fly on over to Scotts Bluff National Monument Visitor Center on Saturday, February 15th from 9:30-11:00 a.m. to learn about, observe, count, and celebrate our western Nebraska winter birds as part of the 28th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC).
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies staff will present on how to participate in this free and fun global event as well as provide tips, tricks, and resources for identifying local winter birds. After the talk, participants are welcome to stay for a short, easy birding walk to observe winter birds around the visitor center.
Binoculars will be available to borrow. Please join us for a morning of connecting with birds, nature, and each other. Everyone is welcome – even if you are new to birds and birding! Learn more about the Great Backyard Bird Count HERE.

Great Backyard Bird Count
2025-02-15 08:00 - 12:00 | 20240625_IMBCRSurvey_BCR51
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!
This event is hosted in tandem with Bluff Lake’s Family Nature Adventure Day.
We’ll run two, ~1.5 hour bird walks around the Bluff Lake area at 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. and submit all data to the Great Backyard Bird Count. Binoculars will be provided!
Learn more about Bluff Lake’s Family Nature Adventure Day: https://www.blufflake.org/events/publicprograms.
Contact Payson Cronen-Smith for more information!
*This program is offered at no charge! So come on out for an amazing day learning about birds in our own backyards!

Why We "Band" Birds with Boulder Audubon
2025-01-28 19:15 - 20:45 | CO
Have you ever wondered why scientists band birds and how this fascinating practice helps us understand their incredible journeys? Join Boulder Audubon for “Why We ‘Band’ Birds” with our Bander & Volunteer Coordinator, Meredith McBurney. Meredith will present an engaging talk that will uncover the science and stories behind bird banding.
Date: Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Time: 7:15 PM – 8:45 PM
Location (Hybrid): Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder (5001 Pennsylvania Ave, Boulder, CO 80303) Or Online info at (https://www.boulderaudubon.org/all-events)
Learn how data collected at bird banding stations has unlocked critical insights into:

Migratory routes and timings
Species’ range limits
Lifespan and survival rates
How these characteristics are evolving over time

Whether you’re a seasoned birdwatcher, a curious nature enthusiast, or simply looking for inspiration, this event is perfect for you.
Spots are limited, so don’t miss your chance to connect with fellow bird lovers and expand your understanding of these incredible creatures!
