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NYC Bird Alliance @nycbirdalliance.org · 22/09/2026

Reminder: birds are awesome. #Fall #migration is in full swing!🍂🐦 In the next few weeks, spot these migrating species (and more!) throughout NYC. You just have to look 👀

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NYC Bird Alliance @nycbirdalliance.org · 10/09/2026

Tomorrow, on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, we're honored to return to the #TributeinLight. From 8pm - 6am, our scientists will monitor the skies to ensure safe passage for migrating birds while honoring those we lost on 9/11. Conservation thrives when we work together 🗽

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NYC Bird Alliance @nycbirdalliance.org · 24/08/2026

It only takes 30 secs to be bird-friendly! ⏱️ 👉 TAKE ACTION: link in bio Light pollution doesn’t just harm #birds — it wastes energy and disrupts our sleep. Tell your Council Member to support #LightsOut Intro 0998! It will help our migratory birds and ALL New Yorkers 🌃🕊️

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NYC Bird Alliance @nycbirdalliance.org · 17/08/2026

Last week, nearly 100 Avian Advocates rallied at City Hall to support Lights Out. Now it's your turn! Start your week strong 💪 with some BIRD-FRIENDLY ACTION! It takes 30 secs. ⏱️ 🔗 Visit the link in bio 🐤 Click "TAKE ACTION" 🤳 Add your contact info 👆 Click "Send Email"

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NYC Bird Alliance @nycbirdalliance.org · 10/08/2026

🚨 RSVP for the #LightsOut Rally with the link in bio 🚨 THIS THURSDAY (8/13), join us as we rally for a commonsense #conservation practice that will: 🐦 Prevent fatal collisions 🕊️ Help millions of #birds migrate safely 🏭 Reduce unnecessary energy consumption

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NYC Bird Alliance @nycbirdalliance.org · 26/07/2026

Project Safe Flight info sessions are NOW OPEN! 🕊️ Hundreds of thousands of birds die in building collisions each fall in NYC. But our #ProjectSafeFlight collision monitors are helping change that. Learn more and register with the link in bio. 📸 Terria Clay

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NYC Bird Alliance @nycbirdalliance.org · 10/07/2026

Today, the Trump administration weakened a conservation law that has protected our animals, habitats, and communities for 50+ years. This change will not only destroy critical habitat for birds and biodiversity but erode our ability to protect threatened species. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/10/c...

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Trump Cuts Habitat Protections for Endangered Species (Gift Article)

The rule change ends a safeguard that had been in place for 50 years and could hasten the demise of imperiled animals.

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NYC Bird Alliance @nycbirdalliance.org · 24/06/2026

Light pollution contributes to nearly a quarter million migratory birds dying annually from collisions with NYC buildings. The fix is simple: turn #LightsOut Rally with us at City Hall Mon, 6/29 at 10am in support of #LightsOutNYC legislation. RSVP: nycbirdalliance.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/n...

A graphic showing a Lights Out Rally for years ago with a opaque text box above it. The following words appear, from top to bottom: "YOU’RE INVITED!", "LIGHTS OUT
RALLY", "STEPS OF CITY HALL", "Monday, June 29 at 10am", "Join us as we call on City Council to make NYC more bird-friendly and healthier for NYers".

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NYC Bird Alliance @nycbirdalliance.org · 13/06/2026

Help NYC's Black-crowned Night Herons survive, Knicks in 5! 🏀🐦💙🧡 Our scientists discovered these birds could vanish from our harbor by 2037 without conservation action. If you haven't yet, please sign this petition demanding protections for them across NY. 📣 nycbirdalliance.org/bcnh-petition

a photo of a black-crowned night heron with a knicks hat and shoes amusingly photoshopped onto the bird. The photo has the words, "BLACK-CROWNED KNICKS HERON".

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NYC Bird Alliance @nycbirdalliance.org · 03/06/2026

Based on 40+ years of nesting data, NYC Bird Alliance scientists have discovered that the Black-crowned Night Heron is facing perilous decline, with local populations falling 55% in 22 years. Without action, these birds could disappear as soon as 2037. The good news? We can save this bird. (🧵1/2)

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NYC Bird Alliance @nycbirdalliance.org · 03/06/2026

The bad news? Local Black-crowned Night Heron populations have declined 55% in just 22 years. The good news? We can SAVE this bird! 👑 Join the fight to save #nycnightheron! ➡️ nycbirdalliance.org/nightheron

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NYC Bird Alliance @nycbirdalliance.org · 20/05/2026

Thrilled to see Red-Tailed Hawks in the @nytimes.com! Pale Male’s arrival in Central Park over 3 decades ago gave rise to a whole generation of Red-Tails. When his nest was removed in 2004, New Yorkers rallied behind him, leading to the nest being restored – and Pale Male’s return. 🔗 Link in bio

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NYC Bird Alliance @nycbirdalliance.org · 30/04/2026

Cities can be lethal for migratory #birds, with reflective glass and disorienting light pollution... but that can change! By turning #LightsOut from 11pm-6am during migration, we can help birds on their arduous journeys. 💡 Learn more below from @sciam.bsky.social, featuring Dr. Dustin Partridge.

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NYC Bird Alliance @nycbirdalliance.org · 21/04/2026

There’s still time to make a difference for NYC's migrating birds! Spring #migration runs through late May and the simple act of turning off non-essential lights from 11pm–6am helps millions of birds pass safely through the City. ➡️ Take the pledge nycbirdalliance.org/lightsout & share this post!

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NYC Bird Alliance @nycbirdalliance.org · 13/04/2026

🦅 The #EndangeredSpeciesAct has a 99% success rate at preventing extinctions. H.R. 1897 would gut it. #Birds — and all wildlife — need you to act. Contact your rep and demand a NO vote ➡️ act.abcbirds.org/a/take-action-federal-esa-rules

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Urgent: Keep the Endangered Species Act Strong!

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Chirp Up @chirpup.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Join @nycbirdalliance.org and fellow New Yorkers in making the City safer for migrating birds by taking our Lights Out Pledge. Find out more and take the pledge here: nycbirdalliance.org/our-work/adv... #ChirpUpForTheBirds #LightPollution #LightsOutPledge #SaveTheBirds #MigratingBirds

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James M. Falletti, M.A. @jamesfalletti.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

American Herring Gull (Larus argentatus)—a familiar face, but always worth a second look. 📍 Sheepshead Bay, NY 📅 April 4, 2026 📷 Nikon D500 + NIKKOR 200–500mm #birdphotography #herringgull #jamesfalletti @aba.org @abcbirds.bsky.social @nycbirdalliance.org @mybirdcards.com @audubon.org @nature.org

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NYC Bird Alliance @nycbirdalliance.org · 06/04/2026

Help Piping Plovers nest and thrive on our beaches! 🏖️ You can #SharetheShore to protect this NY State-endangered bird by keeping your dog on leash and off nesting grounds, and respecting symbolic fencing. Check out these great tips on how to keep this adorable bird safe from @gothamist.com:

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NYC Bird Alliance @nycbirdalliance.org · 02/04/2026

Meet Zak, our new Senior Associate of Advocacy and Outreach. 💡 Take our #LightsOut pledge with the link in our bio.

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NYC Bird Alliance @nycbirdalliance.org · 26/03/2026

March is Woodcock Month! #PEENT! When American Woodcocks arrive in NYC, it means spring #migration has officially begun 🕊️ ⚠️ American #Woodcocks are common victims of building collisions. If you find one that is injured, please bring it to the Wild Bird Fund. 📸 Designpics/Adobe #addBirder

Photo of an American Woodcock, a plump and comical shorebird, foraging in fall-colored leaves and grass. Photo by Designpics, purchased from Adobe.

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Natural Areas Conservancy @naturalareasnyc.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

You can take action for #NYCParks and natural areas! 📣 Not sure what details to advocate for? We've got you covered—check out our latest blog post for a breakdown of the NAC's main #budget asks, what to include in your testimony, and tips for calling your #CouncilMember: bit.ly/4smbRcQ

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NYC Bird Alliance @nycbirdalliance.org · 12/03/2026

Have you taken the #LightsOut Pledge?! 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️ Commit to turning off unnecessary lights between 11pm-6am, now through May, to help reduce collisions and guide millions of #birds safely through NYC this spring migration. 🔗 Take the PLEDGE (link in bio) 🔄 SHARE this post 💡 Turn your LIGHTS OUT

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NYC Bird Alliance @nycbirdalliance.org · 03/03/2026

💧🐣 Last week, 60+ scientists joined us for the 21st Harbor Herons Working Group meeting. With partners from across NY & NJ, we discussed all things related to the conservation of #waterbirds, including updates on regional work protecting oystercatchers, plovers, and Black-crowned Night Herons.

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BirdLife International @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Today is #WorldWildlifeDay !🌍🐦 In nature, nothing exists alone. We're the only global Partnership conserving birds and all life on our planet. We’ve built a movement that turns local knowledge into global impact – our world has never needed us more.💪 Support here👉 www.birdlife.org/campaigns-ap...

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The Nature Conservancy @nature.org · 27/02/2026

Nearly half of all bird species are in decline. But new research shows that thoughtful and intentional urban conservation can create conditions where native birds and people thrive together.

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Greener Cities, Cleaner Air: How Urban Design Can Help Save Native Birds

Urban greening and pollution reduction restore bird habitats. This research shows how conservation transforms cities for people and nature.

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NYC Bird Alliance @nycbirdalliance.org · 19/02/2026

Some amazing captures by Matt Dutile from Monday's Rockaway #bird outing. Join us on free, guided outings all year long! 🦆 📸 Common Goldeneyes, Herring Gull, Buffleheads, Sanderling

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NYC Bird Alliance @nycbirdalliance.org · 11/12/2025

Every year, 250,000 birds are killed by glass collisions in NYC. If you find an injured bird, you can help. We spoke with amNY about the right steps to take—from safely containing small birds to transporting them to licensed rehabbers like the Wild Bird Fund. 🔗 www.amny.com/news/what-to...

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Operation feathered friend: What to do with an injured bird in NYC

Experts share information on what to do with an injured bird in NYC, including how to pick up the animal and who to call for help.

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Natural Areas Conservancy @naturalareasnyc.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

You can spot delightful birds in winter if you know where to look! Our latest blog post highlights 5 species to look for, and which natural areas you can find them: bit.ly/48yrtRx Ready to get out there? Join @nycbirdalliance.org for a #ChristmasBirdCount event on Dec 13 & 14: bit.ly/4axfjuR

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5 Winter Birds You Can Find in NYC Natural Areas - Natural Areas Conservancy

While birdwatching tends to favor the spring and fall seasons, there are still delightful birds to spot in the winter months if you know where to look! Read on below for five species to watch out for,...

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NYC Bird Alliance @nycbirdalliance.org · 19/11/2025

“Peter, peter, peter, peter.” Have you ever heard a Tufted Titmouse call? Join us and hundreds of New Yorkers to learn more about our local birds at the 126th #ChristmasBirdCount! ❄️🐦 📆 Sunday, December 14 🏓 25+ count locations 🌟 Register for FREE 🔗 Link in bio

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Natural Areas Conservancy @naturalareasnyc.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Horseshoe crabs are a vital species that support vulnerable birds—but they are at risk! Help us turn a proposed protections bill into law. Urge Governor Kathy Hochul to pass legislation through @nycbirdalliance.org's campaign: bit.ly/47Mw2Zs

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NYC Bird Alliance @nycbirdalliance.org · 28/10/2025

NYC's skies are filled with birds, bats and bugs, but humans are drastically altering their aerial habitat. @smithsonianmag.bsky.social's podcast features NYC Bird Alliance's Dr. Dustin Partridge discussing aeroecology & our annual #TributeinLight monitoring & research. play.prx.org/listen?ge=pr...

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There's More to That

The skies above us are filled with legions of migrating birds, bats, bugs and microbes. And yet we know little about their movements and intentions, mostly because this ethereal world has largely been...

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NYC Bird Alliance @nycbirdalliance.org · 11/10/2025

Want to identify #warblers, thrushes, waterbirds, and more—both by sight and by ear? Join our five-part #birding course! 🐣 Includes 3 in-person classes and 2 outings 📘 Meets every Thursday, Oct 16 - Nov 2 🌳 $130 for Members; $200 for Non-Members 🔗 Link in bio | nycbirdalliance.org/bb-course

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NYC Bird Alliance @nycbirdalliance.org · 01/10/2025

Great news! The Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge will start dimming its lights during spring & fall migration. Thank you Rockland Audubon Society, Sierra Club Atlantic Chapter, and NYS Thruway Authority for working together to protect birds! 👏👏👏 Every light turned out saves birds' lives. #LightsOutNYC

A screenshot of a press release from Rockland Audubon Society and Sierra Club Atlantic celebrating the Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge dimming its lights during migration season to protect birds.

The Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge with all of its lights on at during the night.

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NYC Bird Alliance @nycbirdalliance.org · 26/09/2025

Thrilled to be featured in @audubon.org magazine! Our #NYCHA in Nature pilot helps public housing residents explore nature at their doorsteps. With Public Housing Community Fund, we're strengthening bonds with NYC's rich #biodiversity and empowering local advocates. www.audubon.org/magazine/new...

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A New Program Helps New York’s Public-Housing Residents Discover the Nature Right Outside Their Doors

The city’s housing authority houses half a million people on campuses rich in green space. Advocates see that as a big opportunity to bring birding’s benefits to more New Yorkers.

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NYC Bird Alliance @nycbirdalliance.org · 20/08/2025

Fall #migration is almost here! Can you ID this stunning migratory #bird? 📸 Tom Murray/CC

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