National Audubon Society

Newsletter | August 2024

A boy shows a woman a patch of buffalo fur in a field.

There was a magic to the Wind River BioBlitz last June. We gathered at the Wind River Reservation to document how buffalo reintroduced by Tribal Buffalo Initiative are reshaping biodiversity there. But there was more to it than that. Yes, we found 211 species, but we also learned about the history of the Wind River Reservation and its people, made new friendships, and saw an inspiring example of Indigenous-led conservation. Now, we’d like to share it with you. Read more

Nataani Hays shows Colleen Bell a patch of Buffalo fur he found during the Wind River BioBlitz.

Volunteering Beyond the Stream

Make an impact on river systems—and birds—on the ground. Volunteers are needed for a variety of river restoration projects in Colorado now through October. Our recent blog highlights opportunities supporting birds and healthy rivers in key categories: watershed health, riparian restoration, stream and wet meadow restoration, and bilingual-focused volunteer opportunities.

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Cache La Poudre River in Larimer County, Colorado. Photo: Evan Barrientos/Audubon Rockies

An adult holds a Yellow Warbler while a small group of children examine it.

Audubon Rockies and Anderson Ranch Arts Center Kick Off Aspen Summer of Birds

In early June, we partnered with Anderson Ranch Arts Center in Snowmass Village, Colorado, to offer “Wildlife Wonder,” a workshop for 6- to 8-year-olds. This workshop focused on birds and art as part of Aspen Summer of Birds, a slate of programming organized by the National Audubon Society and The Birdsong Project with local organizations and festivals. As the first program in the lineup, this workshop kicked off Aspen Summer of Birds by helping young people learn about nature through creative expression.

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Photo: Anderson Ranch Arts Center

A flock of shorebirds over a lake at sunset.

Bird Migration in the Rockies

Believe it or not, fall migration is not months or weeks away. It is happening right now! Enjoy it to the fullest with identification tips, recommended birding hotspots, and other resources.

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Western Sandpiper and Dunlin. Photo: Karl Bardon/Audubon Photography Awards

A Burrowing Owl stands in a rocky patch of wildflowers.

Tour an Audubon Certified Ranch

The plains and canyons of Southeast Colorado offer unique historical, cultural, and natural wonders. Reefs to the Rockies has partnered with two Audubon-certified ranches to offer a four-day excursion of these beautiful, remote landscapes. This trip is timed to maximize opportunities to observe a diversity of Southern Great Plains icons including bison, Burrowing Owls, black-tailed prairie dogs, swift fox, coyote, and pronghorn, as well as the famed ‘tarantula migration’.

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Burrowing Owl. Photo: Tom Mangelsdorf/Audubon Photography Awards

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