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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
News

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

Grassland Birds Prioritized in New Renewable Energy Proposal
News

Grassland Birds Prioritized in New Renewable Energy Proposal

Read a statement from Audubon New York's Executive Director on draft rules for permitting new wind and solar projects.

Why Leashing Dogs Is an Easy Way to Protect Birds and Their Chicks
News

Why Leashing Dogs Is an Easy Way to Protect Birds and Their Chicks

Dog owners might not realize it, but ample research shows how unleashed canines can disrupt and harm wildlife.

A Blueprint for a Healthier Coast in New York and Connecticut
Coasts

A Blueprint for a Healthier Coast in New York and Connecticut

Audubon’s new conservation strategy will create a resilient future for the Long Island Sound area.

Victory! Federal Judge Rules Administration’s Bird-Killing Policy is Illegal
News

Victory! Federal Judge Rules Administration’s Bird-Killing Policy is Illegal

Today’s ruling makes it clear that the administration must halt its attempt to rollback the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.

Seabirds and Fisheries Get a Virtual Lift in Congress from Audubon Advocates
Advocacy

Seabirds and Fisheries Get a Virtual Lift in Congress from Audubon Advocates

Grassroots members attend Audubon's annual forage fish fly-in and speak to legislators about the importance of healthy fisheries.

The Myth of John James Audubon
News

The Myth of John James Audubon

The National Audubon Society’s namesake looms large, like his celebrated bird paintings. But he also enslaved people and held white supremacist views, reflecting ethical failings that it is time to bring to the fore.

Great American Outdoors Act Will Benefit Birds, People, and Parks Across New York
News

Great American Outdoors Act Will Benefit Birds, People, and Parks Across New York

Now signed by the President, the Great American Outdoors Act is officially law.

Learn About New York's Bond Act, For the Birds
Advocacy

Learn About New York's Bond Act, For the Birds

$3 billion in funding could help improve streams, wetlands, and coasts, benefiting declining species like the Saltmarsh Sparrow.

The Issue with Birds and Glass [plus webinar]
Bird-Friendly Communities

The Issue with Birds and Glass [plus webinar]

What makes birds susceptible to collisions in New York and beyond? Audubon scientists answer.