Preserving a diversity of habitats and inspiring appreciation for birds and wildlife.
08/21/2026
Time for a flock check! 🤩
Last month, we hosted our Rockies Chapter Gathering, where we connected with local chapter leaders in the Rockies to expand ideas, collaboration, and community engagement. The best part? Everyone showed up in their best bird-theme fits, and we want you to see them! ✨
We interrupt your scroll with a peaceful up on the Grand Mesa! How many of these birds have you seen?
📍 Mesa County, CO
The American Dipper is the only songbird in North America that can swim underwater! 🐦⬛ They can be found dipping, bobbing, and diving along mountain streams. Have you ever spotted one of these unique birds?
08/01/2026
Some of our favorite local finds on eBird’s photo library from July! 📸 eBird is an online database where birders across the world report their sightings, and it’s a great place to check out awesome bird photos from right here in the Grand Valley!
If you’re a local bird photographer and would like your photos featured in future posts like this one, please send us a message to give us permission to share your eBird images.
📍Grand Junction, CO
07/31/2026
All four species of our local hummingbirds can be seen at Vega Lodge, including the smallest bird in the U.S., the Calliope Hummingbird!
BirdCast is starting back up on August 1 to begin monitoring fall migration! Check it out at birdcast.org.
07/24/2026
Tomorrow at the Audubon Nature Preserve and Colorado National Monument! 🐦⬛ Let’s go birding and explore citizen science projects that help gather information about bird populations and their threats to improve our ability to protect them and their habitats.
World Migratory Bird Day is this Saturday, July 25th!
Join Colorado National Monument to explore citizen science projects that help gather information about bird populations and the factors that threaten them to improve our ability to protect them and their habitats! There will be three events held throughout the day.
Let's Go Birding! Physically Accessible Bird Excursion
Time: 7:30 - 9:00 AM
Location: Grand Valley Audubon Society Preserve, 610 D**e Rd
Birders of every level and physical ability are invited to enjoy the common resident and migratory birds of the Audubon Preserve's riparian environment! Join us for a physically accessible bird walk welcoming the whole Grand Valley birding community. Binoculars provided. Meet at the Audubon Preserve parking area.
World Migratory Bird Day Tabling Event
Time: 10:30 - 12:30 PM
Location: Saddlehorn Visitor Center back porch
Enjoy bird mask crafts, orange peel bird feeder construction, guess who games, and World Migratory Bird Day collectibles as you learn about local, low-effort citizen science initiatives to assist migratory bird conservation!
Up Close & Personal
Time: 1:30 - 3:00 PM
Location: Saddlehorn Visitor Center exhibit hall
Meet a bird ranger to discover more about Colorado National Monument's resident bird species! Stop by anytime from 1:30 to 3:00; this program is great for all ages.
Killdeer are the best actors in the bird world! Have you ever seen a Killdeer fake an injury to protect their nest?
📍 Grand Junction, CO
Have you visited the Audubon Nature Preserve lately? It’s a popular spot for Osprey families, among other interesting birds and wildlife. Thanks to our members and donors for making this habitat possible!
at the Berkley Reece Wildlife Sanctuary near the Audubon Nature Preserve! Have you seen any neat birds lately?
📍 Grand Junction, CO