Nick Komar retired from his biologist position at the end of 2022 and the next day began a year-long quest for 900 species of birds without leaving the USA. To accomplish this record-setting feat, he would visit over 20 USA states, including Alaska, Hawaii, and four territories (Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands). 

CFO is proud to, once again, partner with Audubon Rockies and the Colorado Audubon chapters to co-host this important webinar for bird conservation advocacy. Getting Green Laws is a free training webinar for Coloradans to learn how they can make their voices heard by state legislators on timely environmental laws being considered right now. This…

From red canyons to alpine lakes at 10,000 feet, this convention has something for every birder! Mark your calendars as field trips will fill fast!

Going to the Monte Vista Crane Festival? Come visit our table, say hi to some of the CFO board members, and try your hand at a Colorado Bird quiz with the chance to earn a discount on your CFO membership! CFO is a proud sponsor of this event.

Pinyon Jays are unique corvids with fascinating and complex life histories. In recent years, their long-term declines have led to increased attention from managers and a petition for listing under the Endangered Species Act. Pinyon Jay conservation is now at a critical inflection point, with decisions pending that could influence the species’ trajectory for years…

CFO is proud to be a continuing sponsor of Hawk Watch at Dinosaur Ridge in Morrison. Spring Hawk Watch dates are March 1 – May 10, 2025. If you’re interested in participating, register and add both training dates to your calendar. Join experienced Hawk Watchers for a trip to the viewing platform on Dinosaur Ridge.…

With their famous songs and nocturnal lives, nightjars are among the most iconic birds in the U.S. For centuries, they’ve shaped our songs, poetry, and literature. For many of us, nightjars like Eastern Whip-poor-wills and Common Nighthawks also root us in the places we call home. But despite their importance, nightjar numbers are declining. Most…

CFO is proud to be a continuing sponsor of Hawk Watch at Dinosaur Ridge in Morrison. Spring Hawk Watch dates are March 1 – May 10, 2025. If you’re interested in participating, register and add both training dates to your calendar. Dave Hill will lead a session to train you on beginning raptor ID skills…

Join hawk watch counter Emma Riley to learn about raptor migration along Dinosaur Ridge in Colorado. Emma returns in 2025 for her fourth year counting migrating raptors on Dinosaur Ridge. Named for its world-renowned fossil beds, this ridge is also a window to the seasonal movement of raptors through Colorado. The birds migrate along the Front…

CFO funds several research projects every year as another way to advance the appreciation and preservation of our state’s birds. The CFO Research Grant provides financial grants to qualifying individuals or organizations for projects that will have a lasting benefit to Colorado birds and the habitats on which they rely. Grants typically provide full support…