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Audubon Rockies
Newsletter | January 2025
A Mountain Bluebird eats a frost-covered berry while perched on a frosty branch.
Happy New Year
Happy New Year from all of us at Audubon Rockies! Thank you for being a part of our flock as we head into 2025. We’re honored to work alongside you this year to protect birds and the places they need. We’re excited to share a few new resources and opportunities with you to start the year!
Mountain Bluebird. Eric Peterson/Audubon Photography Awards
An illustration of a Western Meadowlark and a Norther Harrier in flight.
Voice of the Grasslands
After much work, we’re excited to announce our third and newest educational book, Voice of the Grasslands! North American grasslands are critical ecosystems, teeming with unique plants, birds, and other wildlife. Explore them in Voice of the Grasslands, written by our team of award-winning environmental educators! You’ll meet Mateo, a young meadowlark, as he learns to find his voice. Join him as traverses the grassland and meets some of the wild characters that dwell within it. Download the book for free or order print copies today! Classroom sets are also available at a reduced rate.
Illustration: Eric M. Strong
An illustration of a Mexican Spotted Owl featuring the Audubon Rockies logo and the words “After Dark.”
Audubon After Dark: Bird Show & Tell
This month, we have a special edition of Audubon After Dark! Join us on January 16 for Bird Show & Tell with guest speakers from the Rocky Mountain Raptor Program (RMRP) and their stunning resident ambassador raptors! RMRP will dive into what a raptor is, how they survive in the wild, the threats they are facing, and how we can help them, and by extension ourselves, to thrive.
Graphic: Yeji Kim/Audubon
A White-breasted Nuthatch perches on a stump covered in birdseed. It holds a seed in its beak.
Naturalist Chat, A Bird Q&A
What questions about birds have been chirping in the back of your mind lately? Perhaps you’re curious about a particular bird behavior or need help identifying a new bird visiting your garden. Our Community Naturalists can help! Join us on January 16 for Naturalist Chat, A Bird Q&A, to get answers from experts on all your burning bird questions!
White-breasted Nuthatch. Photo: John Pizniur/Great Backyard Bird Count
A Rufous Hummingbird flies amongst Indian paintbrush flowers.
11th Annual Habitat Hero Workshop
Registration is now open for the 11th Annual Cheyenne Habitat Hero Workshop! Join Cheyenne-High Plains Audubon Society on February 1 to learn about native plant garden planning, planting, and maintenance. Expert speakers include Audubon Rockies Habitat Hero Coordinator Amanda Martinez and keynote speaker Lauren Springer! View the full event details and register online.
Rufous Hummingbird. Photo: Steve Wickliffe/Audubon Photography Awards
A Red Crossbill perched on ponderosa pine.
Level Up Your Winter Birding By Knowing Your Conifers
In the coldest months, when birds seem scarce, look to your native conifers. These hardy trees and shrubs are a winter lifeline for birds and other wildlife. Learning to distinguish the major varieties of native evergreens can help you hone your winter observations and deepen your appreciation of the seasonal dynamics between birds and native plants. Explore our handy guide to help you identify important native evergreens that feed and shelter birds when foliage is scarce!
Red Crossbill. Photo: Evan Barrientos/Audubon Rockies
A Wood Duck eats an apple while perched in an apple tree.
Enter the 2025 Audubon Photography Awards!
Mark your calendar! The 2025 Audubon Photography Award entry period opens on January 15! You could win a cash prize or, if you’re the Youth category winner, a special trip that will help you become an even better birder or bird photographer. Winning photos and videos will be published in future issues of Audubon magazine and on audubon.org.
Wood Duck. Photo: Matthew Hall/Audubon Photography Awards
Get Involved
Don’t see an opportunity near you? Visit our Get Involved page to find ways you can help birds in your area!
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