NYC Bird Alliance (formerly NYC Audubon) relies on help from thousands of volunteers per year to protect the City's wild birds and their habitats, from collision monitors and injured bird transport and response teams, to photographers, bird guides, bird banders, and avian advocates.
Explore crucial research on New York City’s birds, habitats, and environmental threats. NYC Bird Alliance’s (formerly NYC Audubon) conservation team has been studying our city’s avian residents for over 35 years. Discover our research papers and contributions to bird science.
NYC Bird Alliance (formerly NYC Audubon) has worked consistently to center EDIA in our conservation, engagement, and advocacy work; in our communications and outreach; in our board governance; and in our internal operations.
NYC Audubon se alegra de anunciar la publicación de Las Aves de la Ciudad de Nueva York / The Birds of New York City, co-creado por NYC Audubon y Dr. Adam Moreno.
Learn what you need to get started birding, when are the best times to bird in New York City, and other birding tips.
César A. Castillo, an adjunct professor of biology at Queens College and a beloved member of the City's birding community, passed away from an illness on March 1, 2023. César was a passionate naturalist and a valued member of NYC Bird Alliance's board of directors who generously shared his love of nature with others. We are grateful to be able to share this tribute to César, penned by fellow Queens County Bird Club member Donna L. Schulman.
Every year, thousands of members, supporters, foundations, and corporations contribute to NYC Bird Alliance (formerly NYC Audubon).
Explore the fascinating lives of Harbor Heron birds in New York City! Learn about nesting grounds for Great Egrets, Snowy Egrets, Night-Herons, Glossy Ibis, and more.
Learn how to help shorebirds like Piping Plovers, Common Terns, and American Oystercatchers successfully nest and raise their young on our beaches.
The professional staff of NYC Bird Alliance (formerly NYC Audubon) works to protect New York City wild birds through conservation, engagement, advocacy, development, communications, and administrative leadership.
Starting from just below Manhattan’s northern-most wildlife habitat, Inwood Hill Park, a series of preserved green spaces along the island’s western Hudson River shore provide refuge for birds in wooded areas and gardens, along with views of waterbirds and raptors on the Hudson. From north to south, these hotspots include Fort Tryon Park and the Cloisters, the Riverside Park Bird Sanctuary, Hudson River Park, and at Manhattan’s southern tip, The Battery. Locals who diligently “bird their patches” find all sorts of rarities in these waterside parks—from Bald Eagles to Barred Owls to Evening Grosbeaks—and after a migration “fall out,” birds can appear in astounding number and variety.
Explore the role of green roofs in mitigating climate change, reducing stormwater runoff, and providing habitat for migratory birds. NYC Bird Alliance (formerly NYC Audubon) advocates for the creation of green infrastructure to transform our skyline and protect both humans and wildlife.
Learn how to become more connected to the sounds of birds in New York City and explore the ways in which birdsong is impacted by human noise.
At the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, our conservation team has been thrilled to document a staggering 51 bird species thriving on its network of green roofs! Learn about the two latest species found at the Javits Center, and why we are seeing an ever-increasing number of birds on its rooftop.
See key findings from the Fall 2022 Project Safe Flight monitoring season, which saw record volunteer participation in all five boroughs of New York City.
See highlights of the 123rd Annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count: Over 200 community scientists joined NYC Bird Alliance on December 18, fanning out across Manhattan and Northern New Jersey for bird surveys at 35 different locations.
NYC Bird Alliance (formerly NYC Audubon) followed a robust and inclusive process to choose a new name, receiving more than 250 suggestions for a new name and then collecting input from nearly 1,000 people on the top five choices.
NYC Audubon se alegra de anunciar la publicación de Las Aves de la Ciudad de Nueva York / The Birds of New York City, co-creado por NYC Audubon y Dr. Adam Moreno.
Brooklyn Arcadia: Art, History, and Nature at Majestic Green-Wood by Andrew Garn is not just a bird book, but a celebration of a National Historic Landmark.
Winston Qin is a high school senior who has used his talent as a gifted photographer to document the inspiring work of our Project Safe Flight volunteers and collision monitors.
The Fall Roost is the annual gala of NYC Bird Alliance (formerly NYC Audubon). A buzzy, birdy cocktail party, the event will be held on October 1, 2024 at Tavern on the Green in Central Park, and raises critical funds for the organization's work to protect wild birds and habitat across the city.
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.
The holiday season is here and NYC Bird Alliance has gathered 15 of the best gifts around for bird lovers! Whether you’re shopping for beginner birders, field note enthusiasts, bookworms, or Flaco fans, we have great options for you and yours.
We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of our board member Elizabeth Norman on March 9, 2026. Since joining the NYC Bird Alliance board of directors in 2020, Elizabeth helped guide the organization through an important period of change and growth.
