Posts by Megan Jones Patterson
Abstracts being accepted for the 2024 CFO Convention Science Session
CFO invites abstracts for presentations to be given during the science session on Saturday, May 4, 2024. Deadline Feb. 28th.
Read MoreFire recovery on the May Ranch – Lamar, CO
In April 2023, a 9,000 acre wildlife in SE Colorado burned portions of the May Ranch near Lamar, Colorado. In August, Michael Booth from the Colorado Sun visited with Dallas May to see the recovery of the land and wildlife since the May wildfire.
Read MorePinyon Jay Community Science Project – Volunteer Profiles
We’ve seen a remarkable growth in participation in the Pinyon Jay Community Science Project. We would like to introduce you to two people who have participated in this project here in Colorado.
Read MoreBarr Lake Vegetation Removal Update
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies provides the following update on the vegetation removal along the shores of Barr Lake that started in fall 2023.
Read MoreColorado State Wildlife Areas – Usage and Changes
In August 2023, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commissioners approved modifications that include changes that impact access to State Wildlife Areas (SWA) . With the changes to the SWAs, questions have arisen about purpose, usage and what has changed.
Read MoreThe Importance of Your Donations
Your donations helped Colorado Field Ornithologists make an impact for birds and birders in multiple ways throughout the state in 2023.
Read MoreMindful Birding
As conscientious, caring stewards for birds, I propose we take a close look at how, we birders, interact with our natural spaces. I think we can do a better job.
Read MoreChanges Coming Soon to Chico Basin Ranch
Changes for access to Chico Basin Ranch for birders.
Read More2023 CFO-WFO Joint Convention Wrap Up
This year CFO held its annual convention jointly with Western Field Ornithologists (WFO) at Copper Mountain Ski Resort, Summit County, June 19-23.
Read MoreGrowth in Participation and Reporting in the Pinyon Jay Community Science Project: August 2023 Update
The goal of the project is to document Pinyon Jay sightings and activity. As of August 2023, 279 Colorado records have been submitted by 44 observers.
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