The Black-Crowned Night Heron, historically the most abundant wading bird in New York Harbor and an important environmental indicator, is vanishing fast, according to new research led by NYC Bird Alliance and published today the scientific journal Conservation Science and Practice. The study confirms that local Black-Crowned Night Heron populations have declined by 55% in just 22 years. [Read more…] about NY Harbor’s Black-Crowned Night Herons Could Vanish
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Study: More Than 1 Billion Birds Dying In Building Collisions
New research reveals that bird deaths due to building collisions are significantly underestimated; in fact, more than one billion birds die each year in the US from building collisions.
The research, conducted by scientists at Fordham University, NYC Bird Alliance, American Bird Conservancy, and Stony Brook University and published in the peer reviewed journal PLOS ONE examined outcomes for over 3,000 birds injured in building collisions and brought to rehabilitators across multiple states. [Read more…] about Study: More Than 1 Billion Birds Dying In Building Collisions
New York City Audubon Become NYC Bird Alliance
Forty-five year old New York City Audubon has changed their name to NYC Bird Alliance. A year ago, the organization embarked on a process to choose a new name that is more welcoming and inclusive and that better reflects our work to protect wild birds and habitat across New York City. [Read more…] about New York City Audubon Become NYC Bird Alliance