NYC Bird Alliance (formerly NYC Audubon)

New York, New York

Audubon Chapter

About

NYC Bird Alliance is a grassroots conservation organization dedicated to protecting wild birds and their habitats across New York City's five boroughs. For over 40 years, the organization has conducted groundbreaking research and advocacy to preserve critical bird habitats, from marshlands and nesting islands to woodland park areas essential for migrating and nesting species. Through innovative programs like Project Safe Flight and Waterbirds of New York Harbor, NYC Bird Alliance works with a dedicated network of volunteers and scientists to monitor bird populations, study conservation threats, and implement habitat protection solutions. The organization conducts over 300 education programs annually, including bird outings, community-science opportunities, and seasonal surveys, making it a leader in creating the next generation of bird conservationists. With a commitment to equitable and inclusive birding, NYC Bird Alliance engages all New Yorkers in understanding and protecting the over 350 bird species that depend on the city.

Programs

Project Safe Flight - collision monitoring and bird-safe building retrofits
Waterbirds of New York Harbor - long-term monitoring of harbor herons, egrets, and ibis
Bird outings at local birding hotspots across five boroughs
Lecture series and classes
Community-science opportunities
Seasonal bird surveys
Volunteer events
Harbor Herons monitoring program
Window collision prevention advocacy
Bird rescue and rehabilitation support

Focus Areas

Native PlantsBird HabitatUrban HabitatEducation