The Urban Bird Call

news & stories from NYC bird alliance

Tribute in Light 2024 Recap: Ensuring Safe Passage for Birds

Katherine Chen, Senior Manager of Community Science & Collision Reduction | October 8, 2024  

Since 2002, NYC Bird Alliance has partnered with the September 11 Memorial & Museum to ensure that the annual Tribute in Light can honor lives while also keeping birds safe. As with every year, in 2024 our scientists monitored the Tribute from sunset to sunrise, shutting off the lights three times to ensure safe passage for migrating birds.
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NYC Bird Alliance’s Fall Roost 2024: A Night to Remember in Central Park

We had an amazing night at NYC Bird Alliance’s annual Fall Roost gala at Tavern on the Green! It was inspiring to bring together conservationists, bird lovers, and community leaders in celebration of our shared mission. Read our recap for highlights and photos from a memorable evening in Central Park. 
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How the New Green Roof Tax Abatement Program Can Combat Climate Change in NYC

Jesse McLaughlin, Senior Associate, Advocacy | October 8, 2024 

Why does our city get so hot? The Green Roof Tax Abatement is a solution not just for climate change, but for environmental justice.
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The Audubon Mural Project Continues to Spread Its Wings

Suzanne Charlé, Publications Committee Member | October 24, 2024

From abstract spectrograms of robin songs crafted in glass to towering falcons performing mudras, the Audubon Mural Project—now 10 years old—continues spreading its wings to new forms, artists, and boroughs. Learn about the spectacular street art project highlighting the birds threatened by climate change through an ever-expanding collection of public murals. 
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