CFO is committed to
encouraging new birders to
learn and contribute to the
conservation and knowledge
of Colorado birds.
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JOURNAL
In this issue: "The Hungry Bird: Mountain Pine Beetle" - Dave Leatherman » read more
BIRD QUIZ
Can you identify this bird?
Have a closer look and then give us your expert answer.
RARE BIRDS
Have you found
an interesting bird?
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CFO HEADLINES• The 2012 CFO Convention Online Registration is now closed. See you in Trinidad! - Brenda Linfield, 2012-05-16 • Need information for the 2012 convention? Maps, schedules,and field trip info are now available on our website. - Brenda Linfield, 2012-05-10 » read more • 2012 paper session schedule and abstracts are now online. The paper session will be Saturday, May 19, 2:30 - 5:00 PM at the Trinidad Holiday Inn. - Nathan Pieplow, 2012-05-04 » read more • Colorado-based tour companies are invited to share a table displaying their brochures at the convention without paying a vendor's fee. - Maggie Boswell, 2012-05-01 • It's only 2 1/2 weeks to the CFO Convention in Trinidad--Have you registered? We have 199 registrants--you could be the 200th to enjoy great company, great fieldtrips and a great banquet. - Bill Kaempfer, 2012-04-30 |
OUR MISSION
Colorado Field Ornithologists (CFO) is a non-profit, volunteer organization devoted to the study, conservation, and enjoyment of Colorado's birds. We are looking for bird enthusiasts just like you!
We are a statewide organization open to anyone interested in birds, including recreational birders and professional ornithologists. The diversity of our members' interests creates a dynamic organization and offers learning opportunities for all.
ANNUAL CONVENTION
The Colorado Field Ornithologists Annual Birding Convention is the birding event of the year for Colorado birders! Meeting sites are selected throughout the state. Members can see new birds and habitats each year with field trips led by local experts. Events include presentations of research papers, workshops, and an evening banquet with a special guest speaker.
The 2012 Annual CFO Convention will be held in Trinidad, Colorado on May 17-20! Our 2012 convention destination will provide us with great amenities and relaxed birding in and around Trinidad, along with amazing excursions to rarely visited destinations farther afield.
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GRANTS & FUNDING
The CFO offers small grants to qualifying individuals or organizations, for projects that will have a lasting benefit to Colorado birds and the habitats upon which they rely. » read more
COUNTY BIRDING
Colorado birders have compiled detailed information for over 880 places to go birding in Colorado. Download checklists for the entire state and by county. » read more
FIELD TRIPS
Does your non-profit group have a field trip you would like to advertise? Click HERE to add a trip to our site.