Yellow-billed Cuckoo in a cottonwood tree.

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Imagine what we can do together for Colorado's birds and their habitats.

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Birding for All

Connect with us to study, conserve, and enjoy Colorado birds. Colorado Field Ornithologists and birding are for people of all ages and types. Become a part of a statewide community.

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Protecting Colorado Birds

The Conejos River is the largest tributary to the Rio Grande in Colorado, both of which originate in the San Luis Valley. The Conejos system supports agricultural production, outdoor recreation, and wildlife habitat, including for the Western Yellow-billed Cuckoo and the Southeast Willow Flycatcher.

Supporting Science

Colorado Bird Records Committee, a repository for information regarding the records of rare or unusual birds in Colorado.

Opportunities for Everyone

CFO hosts events and provides education throughout the year for all types of interests. Take your choice of webinars, ID workshops, field trips, competitive birding events, conventions, and more.

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CFO members receive the outstanding quarterly journal Colorado Birds. Members may register before others for events with limited capacity and often enjoy discounted prices.

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CFO provides online and in-person resources for you to become a better birder.

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Giving and Pledging

CFO provides various opportunities for giving and pledging to help conserve Colorado's birds and to help support our programs. You can make a difference.

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Deadline: CFO Research Grants

Dec 31, 2024

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Dinosaur Ridge: Colorado Migratory Hotspot — Dead of Winter Knowlege Quest with Emma Riley

Jan 20, 2025 7:00PM—8:00PM

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The American Goatsuckers: Legend, Lore and the Lives of Our Nightjars – Dead of Winter Knowledge Quest with Jared Del Rosso

Feb 20, 2025 7:00PM—8:00PM

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Latest CFO News

Group photo of 11 birders looking out over still water in a plains riparian habitat. Many birders have their binoculars raised to their eyes.
The Impact CFO and Our Members Have Had in 2024

Nov 22, 2024

When members and donors invest in Colorado Field Ornithologists through joining, attending events, donations, or volunteer ...
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Pinyon Jay Community Science Project – 2024 Update

Nov 12, 2024

The Pinyon Jay Community Science Project, coordinated by the Great Basin Bird Observatory, is a comprehensive ...
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Southwestern Willow Flycatcher. Photo by Kelly Colgan Azar (CC BY-ND)
Conservation Actions: Fall 2024

Oct 21, 2024

In the past months, the CFO Conservation Committee has been engaged in the following actions. Conejos ...
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Testimonials

"This was an amazing trip, I learned so much. A big thank you to Nick and Chris for leading and everybody who organized the trip. Well done, what a beautiful day."

Dana Hiatt

Wild Gull Chase Field Trip Participant

"Colorado Birding Challenge was an incredible experience for our family. I'm grateful for CFO helping keep our kids engaged with worthwhile and beautiful things!"

Eryn Lynum

Larimer County, Colorado

Our Impact

"CFO's generous gift is making a significant impact for the conservation of grassland birds. It's enabling the installation of a permanent Motus station that will track birds as they migrate across the Great Plains. CFO funding is restoring 346 acres of key habitat that benefits wintering birds in Chihuahua.

Tammy VerCauteren

Executive Director

Bird Conservancy of the Rockies

Degraded grasslands in Chihuahua, Mexico in 2018. This is poor habitat for overwintering grassland birds. Photo courtesy of Bird Conservancy of the Rockies.

Restored grasslands in Chihuahua, MX in 2019 after newly seeded grasses and forbes have emerged. Photo courtesy of Bird Conservancy of the Rockies.