Explore Birds

Tundra and Trumpeter swans stand on ice.
Where to Find Birds in Casper
May 03, 2022 — Four hotspots for bird watching in and around Casper, Wyoming.
Birding
Violet-green Swallow perched on a branch.
Where to Find Birds in Evergreen
May 02, 2022 — Places to go bird watching in Evergreen, Colorado, recommended by Evergreen ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.
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Ruddy Duck performs courtship display.
Where to Find Birds in Pagosa Springs
May 02, 2022 — A beginner’s guide to bird watching in Pagosa Springs, Colorado.
Birding
Yellow Warbler perched on a branch.
5 Birds that Migrate to the Rockies
April 29, 2022 — How to identify five common migratory birds in Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah.
Bird Identificiation
Injury or Illusion? Why a Bird With a Broken Wing May Not Be What It Appears
April 28, 2022 — Some species feign injuries to protect their nests from predators—a more common behavior than previously thought, new research shows.
Bird Behavior
Two Blue-winged Teals squabble.
Where to Go Birding in Fort Collins
April 27, 2022 — Great places to discover the birds of Fort Collins, Colorado.
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A Yellow-headed Blackbird sings from cattails.
Where to Find Birds in Salt Lake City
April 26, 2022 — Great places to start exploring Salt Lake City birding.
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Ziggy Marley Is Here to Teach Kids About ‘Vulture Culture’
April 26, 2022 — A new children’s book by the musician and his wife, Orly, aims to educate youth on the threats the birds face and the vital ecological role they play.
Books
A Western Meadowlark stands alert in a field of tall, green grass.
Where to Look for Birds During Spring Migration
April 25, 2022 — Learn about birds commonly seen in the spring in the Rockies and where to look for them.
Birding
Birdist Rule #85: Write In Your Field Guides
April 21, 2022 — Turn your adventures into an heirloom.
Birding Advice