The Urban Bird Call

news & stories from NYC bird alliance

Spring 2026: Bird Book Roundup

By the NYC Bird Alliance Publications Committee | April 1, 2026

As bright warblers and warm weather come to New York, these three books are perfect for a shady read on a park bench.
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Guess Who’s Starring On Broadway

By Carol Peace Robins, Publications Committee Member | April 1, 2026 

As part of Broadway Mall Association's Great Green Way Project, NYC Bird Alliance scientists assessed bird activity in these small – but impactful – green spaces.
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Redpoll (Acanthis flammea)

By Don Riepe, NYC Bird Alliance Advisory Council Member and Former Board Member | April 2, 2026 

Learn about the uncommon NYC visitor, the Redpoll: a small, lively finch with streaked brown plumage, a distinctive red cap on its crown (or poll), and black chin markings. 
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