By Olivia Liang, Senior Associate, Marketing and Communications | September 30, 2026 

Each year, on the night of September 11, people across all five boroughs – and beyond – can see the powerful twin beams of the 9/11 Tribute in Light Memorial. Since 2002, NYC Bird Alliance has monitored the Tribute to protect what few can see: the migratory birds flying in, around, and through the beams.

An Interview with Gail Karlsson, Nature Writer and Photographer | October 8, 2026

When walking or cycling through City Hall Park or The Battery, you may have noticed some brightly colored banners. The City Hall Park Bird Banners, featuring photographs by nature writer and photographer Gail Karlsson, showcase the beauty, wonder, and diversity of New York City’s birds.

NYC Bird Alliance | October 16, 2026 

On October 13, 2026, NYC Bird Alliance’s Fall Roost fundraising gala celebrated our work to protect birds, and honored Google and Dr. Eric W. Sanderson for their vision and leadership in advancing urban biodiversity.