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Bird trivia time! In the early 1950’s, the Lesser Prairie-Chicken was introduced to this tropical North American island, but no wild population ever became established from the introduction.
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Newsletter | May 2023

A stocky brown bird sits in dry grass next to a small shrub.

The Window for Saving the Sagebrush Ecosystem is Rapidly Closing

Added together, the swaths of sagebrush habitat that the West has lost since 2001 would cover half of Utah. This embattled ecosystem’s decline is an old story, but new evidence of the scale and pace of its destruction has conservationists questioning how much longer it can function as habitat for more than 350 plant and animal species that depend on it.Read more

Greater Sage-Grouse. Photo: Evan Barrientos/Audubon Rockies

A brown and white bird with dark yellow crown feathers stands in short, green grass, bowing slightly.

Stop the Lesser Prairie-Chicken Extinction Act

Last November, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service listed the Lesser Prairie-Chicken under the Endangered Species Act to help ensure its survival. But now this decision is in jeopardy, as some in Congress are attempting to overturn these science-based protections through political interference. Urge your members of Congress to oppose efforts to remove the Lesser Prairie-Chicken from the Endangered Species Act.

Act now

Lesser Prairie-Chicken. Photo: Brittany Meagher/Audubon Photography Awards

A brown and beige shorebird with a long, curved bill stands near a shrub with its wings extended.

Discover Gillmor Sanctuary: Flowering Dunes in June

Come explore the flowering dunes of Great Salt Lake at Audubon's Gillmor Sanctuary! During Discover Gillmor Sanctuary: Flowering Dune in June on June 3, you’ll learn what types of plants live on the dunes and how they thrive there from expert botanists and photographers. You'll also learn how the dunes and other landforms were formed along Great Salt Lake from Audubon staff. We'll see birds along the way, so remember to bring your binoculars!

Register now

Long-billed Curlew. Photo: Richard Derevan

A black and orange butterfly rests on lawn. Trees and cliffs are in the background.

Wyoming BioBlitz 2023

If you’re reading this, you probably already know how fun and exciting it is to notice new or uncommon species around you. Join us to feed that sense of discovery during Wyoming BioBlitz 2023 on June 9-11! During this weekend-long event at Medicine Lodge State Archaeological Site, participants can camp, attend workshops, and team up with biologists to document as many plants and animals as possible. No level of expertise is needed and people of all ages are welcome.

Learn more and register

Vicreoy butterfly. Photo: Keonna Herman

A black, yellow, and white bird calls from the top of two reeds with wings outstretched.

Bird Migration in the Rockies

Migration is a wonderful time to go birding, especially if you’re new to birds! During the peak, millions of birds stream through Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah, making it easier to find them and see a greater variety. Spring is a particularly good time to birdwatch, when birds are singing and leaves haven’t fully emerged. We have resources to help you find migratory birds in the Rockies, identify some of them, and help them migrate safely.

View them here

Yellow-headed Blackbird. Photo: Steve Torna/Audubon Photography Awards

Thank You, High Country Gardens!

Thank you to High Country Gardens for becoming a Queen Bee Sponsor of our Habitat Hero program and congratulations on their 30^th anniversary! Did you know that you can order dozens of native plants and cultivars from them online?

Browse plants

Photo: Evan Barrientos/Audubon Rockies

Book Releases

A river runs through a canyon. The words "Living River" are prominent on the image.

Living River: The Promise of the Mighty Colorado

Join conservation photographer Dave Showalter on a journey through the epic Colorado River Watershed. In his new book, Living River: The Promise of the Mighty Colorado, Dave shares the beauty of the watershed and a story of resiliency and resolution to continue the work for healthy watersheds. Audubon members get a 20% discount by using the code “LIVINGRIVERLOVE.” Order here

Image: Living River book cover

A painting-like graphic of distant trees and mountains under a blue, cloudy sky behind the silhouette of a bird perched on a branch. The words “Bluebird Seasons” are prominent on the image.

Bluebird Seasons: Witnessing Climate Change in My Part of the Wild

Colorado author Mary Young is donating 30% of sales from Audubon members of her new book to Audubon Rockies. In her book, Bluebird Seasons: Witnessing Climate Change in My Part of the Wild, Young tells the story of the growing effects of climate change on her land in the pine-covered foothills of southern Colorado. Enter the code “AUDUBON” when checking out. Order here

Bluebird Seasons book cover.

Trivia Answer: In the early 1950’s, the Lesser-Prairie Chicken was introduced to Ni'ihau Island, Hawaii.

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