Bird Conservancy of the Rockies

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Bird Conservancy of the Rockies Bird Conservancy of the Rockies connects people, birds, and land. We work to conserve birds and their habitats through science, education, and stewardship.

Bird Conservancy's scientific research and monitoring programs provide the knowledge to drive conservation action. Our educational experiences instill a conservation ethic and use birds as a way to engage youth and adults in the outdoors. Stewardship works with agricultural producers to increase awareness for wildlife and implement on-the-ground conservation.

10/13/2026

Today is World Environmental Education Day!

Our Education Team loves to be silly, but environmental education is serious business! Because our society pushes us to be inside for a majority of our day and be increasingly tech-focused, environmental educators are more important now than ever. Not only do we help people of all ages learn about nature; we also help them learn how to be in and connect with nature. This is a key piece to ensuring that current and future generations care for our world and take action to protect it, and there is a wealth of research to back it up!

Visit the link in the bio to see our program options and register today!

birdconservancy.org/register

We are hiring multiple Wildlife Habitat Biologist positions!In partnership with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation ...
10/12/2026

We are hiring multiple Wildlife Habitat Biologist positions!

In partnership with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, state wildlife agencies, and private foundations, Bird Conservancy employs Wildlife Habitat Biologists across six states who live and work in the rural communities they serve. These unique positions work alongside landowners, land managers, and resource professionals to build trust and deliver voluntary conservation throughout communities across the West.

Learn more and apply at birdconservancy.org/jobs

Who likes birding with friends 🙋? If that is you, our South Platte Birding Club is the club to join! Our next outing is ...
10/11/2026

Who likes birding with friends 🙋?

If that is you, our South Platte Birding Club is the club to join! Our next outing is on Saturday, October 24th from 8:30 - 11 a.m. Space is extremely limited!

Let's explore the South Platte ecosystem! Perfect for birders and not-yet-birders of all ages. Birds! Community! Food! The South Platte Birding Club will create community and celebrate the ecosystem of the South Platte River. We will meet monthly, choosing a unique birding location along the river each time.

October location: Veteran's Memorial Park, Brighton, CO

To foster a sense of community, we will start each outing with food, beverage, and connection for participants. This Club is meant for birders of all levels; Bird Conservancy will provide mentorship to new birders, but also encourage sharing of knowledge among all participants. Outings will vary from traditional bird walks to stationary birding, depending on the interest and needs of participants.

These walks are free, but registration is required.

Register at birdconservancy.org/spbc

Today is World Migratory Bird Day!Bird migration is a phenomenon we are still working to fully understand. We operate bi...
10/10/2026

Today is World Migratory Bird Day!

Bird migration is a phenomenon we are still working to fully understand. We operate bird banding stations during spring and fall migration to study migratory birds. Migration is when a bird travels from their breeding grounds in the north to their winter (non-breeding) grounds in the south. Birds migrate to ensure they have the food they need year-round.

Another goal of our research is to understand the full annual cycle of birds. This means we need to study them on their non-breeding grounds, breeding grounds, and during migration.

Note: All bird banding, marking, and sampling is being conducted under a federally authorized Bird Banding Permit issued by the U.S. Geological Survey.

Our annual Fall Fundraiser: A Night for the Birds is one week away!Join us Friday, October 16 from 6-9 p.m. at Denver Mu...
10/09/2026

Our annual Fall Fundraiser: A Night for the Birds is one week away!

Join us Friday, October 16 from 6-9 p.m. at Denver Museum of Nature & Science to celebrate Bird Conservancy’s year of successes while raising crucial funds for conservation. Savor a menu of delicious hors d’oeuvres, enjoy a lively program led by auctioneer Jennifer Clifford, and prepare to bid big at the silent and live auctions packed with unique experiences and treasures you won’t want to miss.

From a trip to Peru to Owl Banding to Ptarmigan viewing and so much more we have some amazing live and silent auction items to bid on.

Tickets are still available, but are going fast. Get your tickets at birdconservancy.org/anftb-2026

Let's start Birdtober with a bird that some might not think about when it comes to the spooky season.Did you know that B...
10/08/2026

Let's start Birdtober with a bird that some might not think about when it comes to the spooky season.

Did you know that Black Swifts are aerial insectivores (eat insects while in flight) that typically forage during the day? While that sounds like normal behavior for a bird, what qualifies the Black Swift for a Birdtober post is that during a full moon they use the extra light to fly to high altitude and forage during the night!

With their sickle-shaped wings and mysterious behavior's we now think of Black Swifts as having that spooky, Halloween vibe.

What do you think about the Black Swift being a Birdtober bird? Comment 👍if you agree or 👎if it isn't creepy enough for you.

10/07/2026

Did you know Quinn Meinerz aka (what.the.birds on instagram) of the Denver Broncos is a birder? Not only a birder, but a supporter of conservation and Bird Conservancy of the Rockies? He's into protecting quarterbacks and protecting birds.

His passion for birds brought him to our Barr Lake Bird Banding Station to learn more about our efforts as a bird conservation organization and to become more familiar with Colorado's resident and migratory birds.

We are having wonderful nights studying Northern Saw-whet Owls in Northern Colorado 🦉!We are banding and tagging Norther...
10/06/2026

We are having wonderful nights studying Northern Saw-whet Owls in Northern Colorado 🦉!

We are banding and tagging Northern Saw-whet Owls to learn more about their migratory patterns and to gather information on the overall health of these birds. By adding Motus tags to birds our nearby Motus station will allow us to see how long these birds are actually hanging around or how quickly they migrate through.

Stay tuned for more updates on that data! Until then enjoy these photos of a Northern Saw-whet Owl we banded and tagged last week.

Note: All banding, marking, and sampling is being conducted under a federally authorized Bird Banding Permit issued by the U.S. Geological Survey.

When we woke up on the 30th of September we didn't expect to...Recapture a Blue Jay that was originally banded by us, as...
10/05/2026

When we woke up on the 30th of September we didn't expect to...

Recapture a Blue Jay that was originally banded by us, as an adult, on September 2, 2012 at our Barr Lake Banding Station. Making that Blue Jay at least 15 years old. Memories started flooding our ba**er Meredith with the time she banded that Blue Jay 15 years ago. She was reminded that our youngest volunteer (aged 12) at the time was recording the data and her dad was able to capture this picture of her. Kylie will soon graduate from college and continues to volunteer with us at our Barr Lake Banding Station each week.

While Kylie has grown up in that time, we think the Blue Jay hasn't aged at all!

We looked into this and it isn't close to the longevity record for this species - there was one found (dead) in 2016 that was 27! But the next three on the list were 16-17 years old and all were last caught in the 1970-80's. So it is exciting!

Note: All banding, marking, and sampling is being conducted under a federally authorized Bird Banding Permit issued by the U.S. Geological Survey.

Our Barr Lake Bird Banding Station is still open to public visits through October 23rd!We have public visits available w...
10/05/2026

Our Barr Lake Bird Banding Station is still open to public visits through October 23rd!

We have public visits available weekdays (closed Mondays) from 8 - 9a.m. and weekends from 8 - 9, 9 - 10, & 10 - 11 a.m.

Registration is required! Learn more at: birdconservancy.org/bandingregister

Note: Note: All banding, marking, and sampling is being conducted under a federally authorized Bird Banding Permit issued by the U.S. Geological Survey.

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14500 Lark Bunting Lane
Brighton, CO
80603

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+13036594348

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