Coasts

Protecting the vital habitat along New York's coasts where people and birds intersect.

American Oystercatchers Photo: Seren Bagcilar

Coastal areas are a magnet for birds and people. They hold unique importance for many species of birds, offering critical breeding sites as well as rich sources of food for migratory stopovers.  Audubon New York is actively working to ensure the protection of our coasts in Long Island, where the ecosystem is one of the richest veins of biodiversity on the planet. 

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE FROM SAND TO SKY

More than 23 million people live within a 50-mile radius of Long Island Sound, making this landscape one of the most densely populated regions in the United States. It’s also a critically important area for vulnerable birds like the Piping Plover, Roseate Tern, American Oystercatcher, and Saltmarsh Sparrow.

To help at-risk species, our conservation staff, volunteers, and partners are protecting and restoring the places birds need to safely rest during migration and raise their young.

In doing so, we can also help communities prepare for and feel less of an impact from extreme coastal events.

Protect Beach-Nesting Birds
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Protect Beach-Nesting Birds

Together, we can #ShareTheShore to help birds nest and raise their young successfully.

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Share the Love, #ShareTheShore
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Share the Love, #ShareTheShore

Join the effort to protect shore-nesting birds! Together, we can make waves for safer beaches.

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Making Coastal Salt Marshes Stronger and More Resilient
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Making Coastal Salt Marshes Stronger and More Resilient

Rising sea levels, stronger storms, and human development are squeezing salt marsh and beach habitats.

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Birds That Depend on Our Coast

Coastal Updates

2023 Coastal Season Report Out
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2023 Coastal Season Report Out

Nesting shorebird recap, bilingual events, and growing outreach across Long Island

Victoria O'Neill Joins Audubon as Director of Coastal Resilience
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Victoria O'Neill Joins Audubon as Director of Coastal Resilience

Victoria will lead our efforts to protect and restore natural habitats in Connecticut and New York.

New Motus Station Will Track Migratory Birds Flying Over the Long Island’s North Shore
Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary And Audubon Center

New Motus Station Will Track Migratory Birds Flying Over the Long Island’s North Shore

The Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center’s “Motus” wildlife tracking station receives pings from tracking devices on birds, helping scientists better understand their movements.

All About Chicks Born on our Beaches
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All About Chicks Born on our Beaches

How much do you know about the shorebird chicks that spend their summers growing up on New York's coast?

$700,000 Project Restores Salt Marsh and Bird Habitat in Queens
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$700,000 Project Restores Salt Marsh and Bird Habitat in Queens

​Audubon partners with NYC Parks, NYC Department of Environmental Protection, and neighborhood activists to improve Hook Creek Park.

Nearly $1M Awarded to Audubon Conservation Projects in Connecticut and New York
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Nearly $1M Awarded to Audubon Conservation Projects in Connecticut and New York

Funding from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation will allow Audubon Connecticut and New York to continue and start new conservation projects.

Meet Our "Be a Good Egg" Interns
Be A Good Egg

Meet Our "Be a Good Egg" Interns

A new internship program helps Long Island students get started in the conservation field.

How to Know If a Shorebird Is Being Disturbed
Be A Good Egg

How to Know If a Shorebird Is Being Disturbed

Learn the signs of bird disturbance and what you can do to help beach-nesting birds.