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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.

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Protecting Colorado Birds

Pinyon Jay populations have decreased by 83.5% from 1967 to 2015. Declines raise concerns about Pinyon Jay in the western US. In 2023, CFO is focusing on Pinyon Jay conservation through several initiatives.

Organizations and individuals with conservation projects impacting Colorado birds and their habitats are invited to submit proposals. Deadline March 31, 2024.

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

Abstracts being accepted for the 2024 CFO Convention Science Session
Deadline: February 28th, 2024 The annual convention of the Colorado Field Ornithologists will be held in ...
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Pinyon Jay Community Science Project – Volunteer Profiles
In CFO's 2023 Year of the Pinyon Jay, we’ve seen remarkable growth in participation in the ...
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Barr Lake Vegetation Removal Update
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies provides the following update on the vegetation removal along the shores ...
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Testimonials

"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

"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

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