What is the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory ? RMBO was founded in 1988 to address a bird conservation and
related public education need in the western U.S. Our mission is the conservation of
Rocky Mountain and Great Plains birds through research and public education.
We accomplish our mission through numerous research and public education programs
which have dual goals: to conserve birds and bird habitat, and to increase people's understanding of birds--how they interact with humans,
what habitats they use, and what factors threaten their survival.
RMBO is headquartered at Barr Lake State Park
just east of Brighton, Colorado, and approximately 15 miles northeast of Denver. Barr Lake State Park is a nationally
important stopover point for birds migrating along North America's Central Flyway
and a favorite spot for birders locally and throughout the region. The Park's
importance to birds makes it an ideal location for a bird observatory's offices.
The Observatory's programs are supported by grants from foundations, federal
agencies, state agencies, other non-profits, the Denver metro area's
Scientific and Cultural Facilities District, Adams County Cultural Council,
Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund, and dues and contributions from RMBO members.
How To Contact Us:
14500 Lark Bunting Lane
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-4348
debra.dickey@rmbo.org |