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In 2016 we have made many strides for New York State birds and conservation. Read about our most recent efforts and achievements below. Thank you for being part of our success. Donate >

Audubon New York is your leader on critical statewide conservation issues. Since the beginning of December we have made tremendous progress on the items below, and with your support we can continue the momentum into 2017.

  • Secured significant state funding to revitalize our signature Long Island facility, the Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center as a true hub of shorebird conservation and coastal community engagement.
     
  • Protected the Great Lakes’ ecosystem and vitality of Lake Ontario for the benefit of birds, wildlife, and people through our advocacy on behalf of Plan 2014.
     
  • Activated our network to recommend the United States Coast Guard protect the Hudson River from potential irreparable damage from increased barge traffic and oil storage carries.
     
  • Urged New York State to ensure the protection of Boreas Ponds, the latest acquired tract in the Adirondack Park, with a Wilderness designation.
     
  • Submitted recommendations to Governor Andrew Cuomo on the 2017 New York State budget in support of statewide environmental conservation priorities.

Science shows that where birds thrive, people prosper and we are honored that you trust us to represent you, the birds, and wildlife, in the communities you care about most.

By working together, we will continue our success into the new year.

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5 Tips for Urban Birding

Birdwatcher and book author Deborah Rivel, shares tips that will make your birding excursion a hit.

Book Review: Birdwatching in New York City and on Long Island
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Book Review: Birdwatching in New York City and on Long Island

Author Deborah Rivel, shares with us how to birdwatch in the most urban of environments.

Clearing invasive species from waterways, one handful at a time
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Clearing invasive species from waterways, one handful at a time

In honor of Invasive Species Awareness Week volunteers remove invasive water chesnut at the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge.

Op Ed: Protecting Shorebirds Along The Atlantic Flyway
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Op Ed: Protecting Shorebirds Along The Atlantic Flyway

An Op-ed by Audubon New York's Executive Director, Erin Crotty.

Bird Banding: A Valuable Conservation Tool
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Banding Birds on the Shores of Long Island

Collaborating with partners leverages conservation impact for Seas and Shores Program

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Bald eagle work Nozzolio's swan song?

Retiring state Sen. Mike Nozzolio takes pride in the bald eagle and the work of people in the Finger Lakes region who saved the bird from extinction

Symphony in the sward
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Symphony in the sward

Audubon New York hosts informational bird walk through grassland habitat

Over 1,000 Fourth of July Beach-goers Pledge to #SharetheShore
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Over 1,000 Fourth of July Beach-goers Pledge to #SharetheShore

Lots of ‘Good Eggs’ came out and took the pledge on Long Island!

PLAN 2014 AND THE BLACK TERN
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PLAN 2014 AND THE BLACK TERN

Audubon New York supports Plan 2014, which would have enormous benefits for endangered bird species.