Rebekah Creshkoff, NYC Bird Alliance Advisory Council | January 31, 2025

Writer and journalist Marie Winn passed away on December 25, 2024, at the age of 88. Her articles and a book about Pale Male, the City’s first resident Red-tailed Hawk, inspired a generation of wildlife advocates. 

Jessica Wilson, NYC Bird Alliance Executive Director | January 31, 2025

NYC Bird Alliance mourns the passing of Peter Rhoades Mott, a longtime board member, dedicated leader, and passionate bird conservation advocate. Peter, who passed away on December 11, 2025 at the age of 92, left an indelible mark on the organization and the wider birding and conservation communities. 

Suzanne Charlé | January 31, 2025

Flaco, the famous Eurasian Eagle-Owl that escaped the Central Park Zoo, captured the country’s imagination and inspired many to join the birding community. His legacy will now be celebrated in “The Year of Flaco,” an exhibition at The New York Historical, opening February 7.