National Audubon Society

Newsletter | October 2025

Have you ever felt like someone—or something—unseen was watching you? You may have been right. Cryptic birds are out there, blending into bark, swamps, and shadows. They’re masters of disguise, but next week, they’re stepping out of hiding and into virtual trivia night! Join our Community Naturalist team on October 16 for Audubon After Dark Bird Trivia: Tales from the Crypt(ics), a spooky-themed evening where your bird knowledge (and maybe your nerves) will be put to the test. Register today

Common Poorwill. Photo: Julio Mulero/Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

A Northern Saw-whet Owl perched in an evergreen tree.

Naturalist Chat, A Bird Q&A

Got bird questions? We’ve got answers! Join our community science coordinator and bird expert, Zach Hutchinson, for a live Zoom Q&A on October 16. From feeding tips to fall migration mysteries, bird ID help to population trends, this is your chance to learn directly from an expert!

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Northern Saw-whet Owl. Photo: Gary Zeng/Audubon Photography Awards

A Black-necked Stilt walks amongst dry foliage along the water’s edge.

Volunteer at Great Salt Lake

The sights and sounds of thousands of migrating shorebirds at Great Salt Lake in the fall are unforgettable. Audubon’s Gillmor Sanctuary at the lake provides vital habitat for these shorebirds and countless other birds and wildlife. You can help care for this incredible place this fall during Gillmor Sanctuary Workdays. Join us to lend a helping hand with sanctuary projects this month—and enjoy some guided birdwatching, too!

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Black-necked Stilt. Photo: Melyssa St. Michael/Audubon Photography Awards

A male American Goldfinch perched on a dry thistle plant.

10th Annual Colorado Pollinator Summit

Celebrate a decade of collaborative pollinator conservation efforts in Colorado during the 10th Annual Colorado Pollinator Summit in Boulder next month! As a member of the Colorado Pollinator Network (CPN) steering committee, Audubon Rockies is excited to sponsor this two-day event for organizations, agencies, educators, businesses, researchers, and individuals actively working to conserve and protect pollinators and their habitats. Join us to explore solutions to challenges facing Colorado pollinators and envision the next 10 years of conservation action.

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American Goldfinch. Photo: Gary Grossman/Audubon Photography Awards

A Western Meadowlark sings perched on dry grasses.

Learn About Audubon Conservation Ranching Certification for Wyoming Ranchers

Want to learn more about Audubon Conservation Ranching (ACR) certification in Wyoming? Join our ACR Director Dusty Downey and Field Ecologist Cidney Handy to learn more about the program and its benefits during Wyoming Food Coalition’s free, virtual speaker series this month!

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Western Meadowlark. Photo: James Halsch/Audubon Photography Awards

Canada Geese fly over a river lined with trees.

Scaling Stream Restoration Across Colorado

An innovative partnership between Audubon Rockies, Water for Colorado, and a group of University of Colorado Boulder students is working to identify opportunities for scaling stream restoration impacts across the state. By mapping Colorado’s “restoration landscape”—who’s doing what, where, and what barriers stand in their way—the project builds on our commitment to shaping Colorado’s water future for people, birds, and the habitats that we all depend on.

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Canada Goose. Photo: Tricia Pionzio/Audubon Photography Awards

A Dark-eyed Junco perches on a branch of yellow and orange maple leaves.

Simple Ways to Ease Into Fall and Winter Yard Cleanup for Birds

Leaves are dropping, flowers are fading, and the mountains are dusted with snow. Fall has arrived in the Rocky Mountain region, and it’s the perfect time to explore ways to help birds through the winter. You may have heard that it’s best to take it easy on fall yard work—but where should you start? Maybe your neighborhood prizes tidy yards, or your partner prefers things neat and trimmed, or you’re simply new to creating a bird-friendly yard. The good news: a little tidiness and a bird-friendly landscape don’t have to be mutually exclusive. Here are five ways to get started.

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Dark-eyed Junco. Photo: Mick Thompson

Three adults and a child, all dressed for cold weather, walk down a trail with binoculars. They are all smiling.

Celebrating John Kloster-Prew

After more than a decade with Audubon Rockies, our beloved friend and colleague John Kloster-Prew has retired, leaving behind a lasting legacy of leadership, inspiration, and friendship. All of us will miss John greatly, but we are excited about what lies ahead for him. One thing is certain: wherever he goes, John will continue to make friends, advocate for birds, and brighten the lives of everyone he meets. Join us in celebrating John and all he has contributed to bird conservation in the Rockies.

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John Kloster-Prew (right) retired from his role as deputy director after more than 11 years at Audubon Rockies. Photo: Evan Barrientos/Audubon

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