Pinyon Jay Field Guide

Pinyon jays live in pinyon and juniper forests across the Colorado Plateau, but their population and the habitat they rely on face unprecedented threats. Grand Canyon Trust volunteers help gather information about pinyon jays to inform sound management of pinyon and juniper forests. Learn more about pinyon jays with this field guide ›

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Volunteers in Action Blog

12/23/24

As 2024 draws to a close, we look back at five maps we created this year that give us hope for 2025.

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09/5/23

The federal government will determine if the charismatic blue bird should be listed as threatened or endangered.

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03/14/23

We can’t wait to meet you in a canyon, along a creek, or in the high alpine meadows of the Colorado Plateau.

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In 2024, over 250 people contributed nearly 2,000 hours to restoration and research projects across the Colorado Plateau. Peruse the map to see what we accomplished together.

Research indicates that pinyon jays have declined as much as 80% and are one of the most rapidly declining bird species in North America. Download the PDF ›  

In 2023, over 300 people contributed over 2,500 hours to restoration and research projects across the Colorado Plateau. Explore the map to see what we accomplished together.