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Black Terns, the "Bald Eagle Success Story" of Central NY
Montezuma Audubon Center

Black Terns, the "Bald Eagle Success Story" of Central NY

State-endangered birds are nesting again thanks to successful marsh restoration experiment

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Audubon Honors Bahamas National Trust, Mass Audubon, and NYC Plover Project for Protecting Threatened Piping Plovers Across Essential Habitats
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Audubon Honors Bahamas National Trust, Mass Audubon, and NYC Plover Project for Protecting Threatened Piping Plovers Across Essential Habitats

David Sibley accepts Audubon New York Award for Environmental Writing for influencing change through the written word.

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AUDUBON ON THE GROUND

News & Updates

Meet Eight Birds That Depend on the Farm Bill
Working Lands

Meet Eight Birds That Depend on the Farm Bill

From North Carolina forests to California rice fields, the farm bill is a powerful tool for protecting and restoring avian habitat. As Congress begins rewriting the legislation, birders should pay close attention.

DEC CAUTIONS BIRDERS NOT TO CAUSE HARM WHEN OBSERVING  WINTER RAPTORS
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DEC CAUTIONS BIRDERS NOT TO CAUSE HARM WHEN OBSERVING WINTER RAPTORS

— Don’t Trespass on Private Property and Be Safe Along Roads
Audubon New York’s For the Birds! After-school Adventures
Education

Audubon New York’s For the Birds! After-school Adventures

Unique opportunities for learning offered to students during after-school activities in nature.

Some owl fans in Washington County need to step back
Birds

Some owl fans in Washington County need to step back

State wildlife officials have issued a warning to overzealous photographers who are approaching the birds too closely.

DHS and Audubon Birders Conduct Christmas Bird Count at Plum Island
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DHS and Audubon Birders Conduct Christmas Bird Count at Plum Island

— Audubon NY is proud to partner with DHS to better monitor & report Plum Island bird data.
January 2018 | News from the Nest
News

January 2018 | News from the Nest

Exciting policy updates and more in the first newsletter of 2018!

Diverse Coalition Applauds Executive Budget Proposal to Reform Forest Tax Law
News

Diverse Coalition Applauds Executive Budget Proposal to Reform Forest Tax Law

— ‘Empire Forests for the Future Initiative’ Will Create Jobs, Conserve Forests & Wildlife Habitat and Mitigate Climate Change
Audubon New York Commends Governor Cuomo for Continued Commitment & Leadership in Protecting NY’s Environment
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Audubon New York Commends Governor Cuomo for Continued Commitment & Leadership in Protecting NY’s Environment

— The 2018-19 Executive Budget proposal includes several of Audubon’s policy and fiscal priorities, including $300 million for the Environmental Protection Fund.
"Be a Good Egg" on the Sound
Be A Good Egg

"Be a Good Egg" on the Sound

We are "sharing the shore" with beach-nesting birds on the Long Island Sound with the help of volunteers and beach-goers!

Audubon Chapters in New York Jump-start Projects with Small Grants
Centers, Sanctuaries, & Chapters

Audubon Chapters in New York Jump-start Projects with Small Grants

Funded projects provide great opportunities for collaboration across the Chapter Network.