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.
Convention birders at Grand Mesa during the Montrose Convention. Photo by Diana Beatty.
Lake Isabel. Custer County. Photo by Diana Beatty.
Hognosed Snake. Photo by Diana Beatty.
Western Kingbird. Photo by Diana Beatty.
Common Nighthawk. Photo by Diana Beatty.
Cedar Waxwings. Photo by Diana Beatty.
Birding in Pueblo. Photo by Diana Beatty.
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.
Joint CFO-WFO Convention 2023
Copper Mountain Resort, Summit County, CO
Save the Date: July 19 - 23, 2023
In 2023 Colorado Field Ornithologists will be hosting a joint convention with Western Field Ornithologists! Located in picturesque Summit County, you will explore the high country of Colorado while seeking birds found in this region including Dusky Grouse, Pine Grosbeak, Brown-capped Rosy-Finch, American Three-toed Woodpecker, MacGillivray's Warbler, and so many more.
This combined convention also provides the opportunity to learn about research and conservation efforts in Colorado and across the western US. Join us!
Vendor & Sponsor Information
Is your business or organization interested in connecting with hundreds of avid birdwatchers from across western North America?
Join us as a vendor at or sponsor of the 2023 joint convention of the Colorado Field Ornithologists and the Western Field Ornithologists!