Members

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Colorado Field Ornithologists (CFO) is devoted to the study, conservation, and enjoyment of Colorado's birds, and we are looking for bird enthusiasts just like you. CFO is a non-profit 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. CFO Member benefits include:

Field Trips
Field trips to natural areas and birding hot-spots are led by some of the state's most knowledgeable birders. Some trips are designed specifically for the beginner and our youth program encourages the younger birder. » Read More

Colorado Birds: The Colorado Field Ornithologists' Quarterly
Members receive Colorado Birds: The Colorado Field Ornithologists' Quarterly. Colorado Birds covers identification, distribution, behavior, ecology, and conservation of the state's avifauna. Published quarterly, each issue includes the latest information about notable bird occurrences in Colorado plus all CFO activities. Colorado Birds features papers of scientific and general interest from both professional and amateur field ornithologists. » Read More

Annual Convention
The annual convention is the birding event of the year for Colorado birders! Meeting sites are selected throughout the state. Members are the first to receive information about the convention and attend at discounted rates. 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. This is a great opportunity to meet new friends, renew old friendships, and learn about birds in an informal atmosphere. » Read More

Workshops and Seminars
Workshops and seminars are conducted in cooperation with the Denver Museum of Nature and Science and the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory and provide participants with an in-depth study of a single group of birds, such as raptors, shorebirds, gulls, or neotropical migrants.

Volunteer Opportunities
We are always looking for volunteers to help serve Colorado's birding community through our organization. Board and committee positions, and contributing to Colorado Birds are just a few ways to get involved.