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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.

Be Part of CFO!

Join or Renew your membership. Give the gift of CFO membership. Become an active member today.

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.

Become a member

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

Improve your skills

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

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.

Latest CFO News

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Why are You Birding? — Colorado Birding Challenge 2024 Participant Profiles
CFO is holding the Colorado Birding Challenge on September 14, 2024. The Colorado Birding Challenge is ...
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CFO 2024 Landowner Appreciation Award
CFO recognizes those who graciously allow access for birders to see significant rarities or interesting birds ...
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CFO 2024 Directors’ Award
The CFO Directors Award is given in recognition of significant contributions to Colorado Field Ornithologists and ...
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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