Current Advocacy Priorities
The Jacob K. Javits Center green roof is the city's largest and provides habitat for over 50 bird species. With increased tax incentives for buildings to create green roofs, NYC Bird Alliance hopes to increase their installations throughout the City. Photo: NYC Bird Alliance
With over 40 years of advocacy history, NYC Bird Alliance focuses on legislation and action to protect birds and their habitats across the five boroughs. View our current advocacy priorities below and click to learn more and take action.
Black-crowned Night Heron in flight in downtown Manhattan. Photo: NYC Bird Alliance
KEEP BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT HERON IN NYC
One of New York-New Jersey Harbor's signature birds is disappearing. We have until 2037 to keep it here.
Turning off artificial nighttime lighting helps protect night-migrating birds, keeping them on their natural migration paths. Photo: John Deguzman
Artificial Light at Night
Birds rely on natural light cues for migration, navigation, communication, and reproduction. Artificial light pollution can disrupt these behaviors and cause negative consequences for their survival and well-being. Take our #LightsOut pledge.
White-throated Sparrow that collided with a building. Photo: Winston Qin
Bird-friendly Buildings
Birds can't detect clear glass as a barrier. Instead, they see reflections of sky and surrounding habitat. Window collisions kill over 1 billion birds every year in the United States. TAKE ACTION: Help pass the FLACO Act.
“Franchise Freedom,” a drone light show featuring 1,000 light-bearing drones, illuminates the New York City skyline. Photo: Arjen Van Eijk
Drone Light Shows
Drone shows—spectacles of artificial light, often held in otherwise previously dark skies—can be detrimental to birds if not timed or sited correctly. NYC Bird Alliance is working to better understand the effects of these new public art displays and limit their threat to the City’s wild birds.
