CFO Awards Colorado Field Ornithologists present awards to individuals and organizations for service to Colorado’s avian diversity. Ronald A. Ryder Award The Ronald A. Ryder Award for Distinguished Service to Colorado Field Ornithology is named for the late Dr. Ronald Arch Ryder, known to friends and birders as “Ron”. Dr. Ryder was a longtime professor…| Colorado Field Ornithologists
Colorado Field Ornithologists is a non-profit organization devoted to the study, conservation and enjoyment of Colorado's birds.| Colorado Field Ornithologists
For the first time in Colorado, researchers document a confirmed second clutch laid by American Kestrels following a successful first brood.| Colorado Field Ornithologists
The Anhinga discovered June 2 on a pond near Boulder Creek has quickly become a Colorado celebrity, attracting hundreds of birders and passersby in the weeks since she appeared.| Colorado Field Ornithologists
Nic is a dedicated birder, conservationist, and community leader whose contributions to birding and habitat protection span decades and have left a legacy in Western Colorado and beyond. The post CFO 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award to Nic Korte appeared first on Colorado Field Ornithologists.| Colorado Field Ornithologists
When members and donors invest in Colorado Field Ornithologists through joining, attending events, donations, or volunteer efforts, CFO, in turn, strives to make the most impact with that support. Keep reading to see what CFO has accomplished so far in 2024 for birds and the habitats they need to survive. Research Grants CFO provides research… The post The Impact CFO and Our Members Have Had in 2024 appeared first on Colorado Field Ornithologists.| Colorado Field Ornithologists
Ned Bohman, an outreach biologist with Great Basin Bird Observatory, provides an update on the project with a focus on Colorado data and he issues a challenge for us all in 2025. The post Pinyon Jay Community Science Project – 2024 Update appeared first on Colorado Field Ornithologists.| Colorado Field Ornithologists
In the past months, the CFO Conservation Committee has been engaged in the following actions. Conejos River Restoration The 2024 Colorado Birding Challenge raised over $13,000 for the Conejos River Restoration Project. Part of the project was to protect and enhance the habitat along the Conejos River in southern Colorado. Birds of particular conservation concern… The post Conservation Actions: Fall 2024 appeared first on Colorado Field Ornithologists.| Colorado Field Ornithologists
I know you are all on the edge of your seats waiting for news about the Colorado Birding Challenge! Without delay, here are the 2024 results. The post Colorado Birding Challenge Results are In! appeared first on Colorado Field Ornithologists.| Colorado Field Ornithologists
It’s truly difficult to express how hospitable the Phillips family has been to the birding community, as well as how greatly they’re appreciated for their sustainable grazing practices by the larger ranching community.| Colorado Field Ornithologists
You can adopt survey route to help Colorado continue to have good coverage for this important and longest running continent-wide breeding bird monitoring program!| Colorado Field Ornithologists
The 2024 Great Boulder Caper was great fun. The Great Boulder Caper is held annually on the Friday after Thanksgiving.| Colorado Field Ornithologists
On November 30th, 2024 Luke Pheneger and Brian Genge were in southeast Colorado and found and photographed a probable first state record of a Crissal Thrasher.| Colorado Field Ornithologists