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.

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!

Some #Sanderlings for your #Saturday 🐚 Photos: Tom Murray/CC

🦅 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

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

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

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:

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

NYC Bird Alliance supports the #DarkSkiesProtectionAct. But recent coverage has missed what the bill actually does. Let's clear that up. 🧵 nypost.com/2026/03/26/u...

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

Join PRATT for a Right to Flight workshop! Learn about collisions, make #birdsafe nesting boxes, meet other birders, and enjoy free pizza at this 2-day event. 📅 3/27 & 3/29 🔗 www.pratt.edu/events/right... 🌟 FREE

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

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

💧🐣 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.

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...

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.

A new @science.org study reveals that the loss of #bird species is accelerating. This is what a #biodiversity crisis looks like in real time! 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/26/climate/bird-declines.html?unlocked_article_code=1.QFA.0cuN.hYW7NmJ6d1A5&smid=nytcore-ios-share

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

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...

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

“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

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

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...

#Halloween is around the corner. Make it SPOOKILY #sustainable and bird-safe! 🎃🕸️👻 🔗 https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/oct/30/sustainable-halloween-conservation-tips

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

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

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...

The sky is a complex habitat! We're excited to be featured in @smithsonianmag.bsky.social for our annual monitoring and artificial light research with @cornellbirds.bsky.social at the #TributeinLight. https://loom.ly/Bix4wFk

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