grassland birds

Christmas Bird Count at Barr Lake

Once a year each winter, dozens of volunteers congregate at Barr Lake State Park to dedicate their day to a singular purpose: tally every bird...

Grasslands and You

Grasslands contribute to the air we breathe, the water we drink, the foods we enjoy, and landscapes we love to explore. They offer natural beauty...

Motus Wildlife Tracking Road Trip! A Year in Review

Bird Conservancy and our partners spent much of 2021 implementing the first phase of a network of bird tracking stations across the Great Plains. It's...

X Marks the Spot!

With over 70% of landownership in the Great Plains and Intermountain West being privately owned, landowners are one of the keys to conservation of wildlife...

Over the Airwaves

Bird Conservancy of the Rockies researchers are developing a network of automated radio telemetry stations to study the movement of grassland birds. This work will...

Facing Fear for the Birds

Private Lands Wildlife Biologist Jenn Lutze shares her remarkable journey of finding a career working to conserve birds, and even learning to love them, despite...

Champions for Grasslands

The cultural heritage of those that tend the land and call it home—from ranchers to Indigenous Peoples to ejidos—is closely tied to the fate of...

Using Technology to Track Grassland Bird Migration

Little is known about grassland birds during migration. Automated radio telemetry through the Motus Wildlife Tracking System can help us understand bird movement during this...

Grassland Birds of the Trans-Pecos

Grassland bird populations are declining and the majority of species are understudied on their wintering grounds. In the winter of 2020, we implemented a regional...

Birds and the Range

The grassland ecosystem of North America is home to some of the fastest-declining species of birds. Sustainable ranching practices are a vital part of the...

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Bird Conservancy’s headquarters are located at the Old Stone House Environmental Learning Center at Barr Lake State Park in Brighton, Colorado, approximately 15 miles northeast of Denver. The office is typically open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. The park is an important stopover for birds migrating along North America’s Central Flyway and a favorite spot for birders. Bird Conservancy guests will need a Colorado State Parks pass or guest pass to park at the Old Stone House. Guest passes are available in our office.

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