the birding event of the year for Colorado birders!
Each year attendees experience a different part of Colorado and see new birds and habitats with field trips led by local experts.
In addition to the daily field trips, attendees can learn about new research on Colorado birds in the scientific session, attend several social events, and celebrate another year of birding, education, and research on Colorado's birds with an evening banquet that includes a special guest speaker.
This is a great opportunity to meet new friends, renew old friendships, and learn about birds in an informal atmosphere.
Jon Dunn was the keynote speaker at the 2014 CFO banquet during the convention. Photo by Peter Gent.
Longmont 2018. Photo by Diana Beatty.
Birding at Beckwith Ranch during a Salida convention. Photo by Diana Beatty.
Birding at the Steamboat Convention. Photo by Diana Beatty.
Brush Hollow Reservoir. Fremont County. Photo by Diana Beatty.
Chico Basin Ranch. Photo by Diana Beatty.
Convention birders at Grand Mesa during the Montrose Convention. Photo by Diana Beatty.
Lake Isabel. Custer County. Photo by Diana Beatty.
Photo by Diana Beatty.
Hognosed Snake. Photo by Diana Beatty.
Greater Roadrunner. Photo by Diana Beatty.
Eastern Kingbird. Photo by Diana Beatty.
Common Nighthawk. Photo by Diana Beatty.
Cedar Waxwings. Photo by Diana Beatty.
Curve-billed Thrasher. Photo by Diana Beatty.
Canyon Towhee. Photo by Diana Beatty.
Birding in Pueblo. Photo by Diana Beatty.
Rufous-crowned Sparrow. Seen during the 2016 convention trip to Wilson Ranch in Baca County. Photo by Peter Burke.
Mountain Plover. Photo by Peter Burke.
Moose seen during the 2017 CFO Convention. Arapahoe NWR. Photo by Peter Burke.
Lark Bunting -- Colorado's State Bird. Photo by Peter Burke.
Dusky Grouse. Indian Peaks Wilderness Area. Photo by Peter Burke.
Jeff Mitton was the keynote speaker during the 2015 Convention. Photo by Peter Burke.
Scaled Quail at Lake Pueblo SP. Photo by Sondra Bland.
2023 Convention - Breckenridge, CO
Save the Date: late July/early August 2023 - specific dates to be announced soon
A joint convention with Colorado Field Ornithologists and Western Field Ornithologists provides you more time to explore the high country of Colorado and learn about research and conservation efforts in Colorado and across the western US.