Press Contact Information
Andrew Maas
Associate Director of Communications
Phone: 646.571.0790
Email: comms@nycaudubon.org
About NYC Audubon
NYC Audubon was founded over 40 years ago to protect the over 350 species of birds that live in or pass through New York City each year, and their fragile habitats. Led by its own independent board of directors and staff, NYC Audubon is an independent nonprofit organization that affiliates with the National Audubon Society as an urban chapter. We work to promote the conservation, understanding, and enjoyment of wild birds and their habitats in the City through:
Our professional scientists study the dangers facing the birds that live in and migrate through New York City including reflective glass, loss of habitat, and climate change. We also engage our dedicated grassroots network of community scientists and volunteers in collecting data to provide innovative solutions that help birds.
Engaging in advocacy work on conservation issues in New York City, often in collaboration with partner organizations, our successes include the “Buffer the Bay” program to preserve priority lands around Jamaica Bay and successfully passing Int. 1482 (the bird-friendly materials bill) as Local Law 15 in 2021.
Conducting over 300 educational programs a year, which include diverse and interesting bird-watching outings, lecture series, bird counts and surveys, and seasonal classes (from birding basics to advanced classes to hone ID skills for sparrows, warblers, raptors, and more).
In the News
Bird Collisions with Buildings
- YAHOO! NEWS, NOVEMBER 24, 2022
- SCIENCELINE, JULY 7, 2022
- BRUT MEDIA, JUNE 3, 2022
- ASSOCIATED PRESS, MAY 31, 2022
- SCIENCE, APRIL 27, 2022
- DW, APRIL 20, 2022
- 99% INVISIBLE, APRIL 5, 2022
- WIRED, SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
- GIZMODO, SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
- GOTHAMIST, SEPTEMBER 11, 2021
- BIRDNOTE, JUNE 16, 2021
Green Infrastructure
- METROPOLIS MAGAZINE, JANUARY 11, 2023
- AXIOS, OCTOBER 24, 2022
- LIVING ARCHITECTURE MONITOR, JUNE 20, 2022
- BLOOMBERG, JANUARY 4, 2022
- BUSINESS INSIDER, JULY 17, 2020
- NEW YORK TIMES, OCTOBER 27, 2019
Biodiversity Monitoring
- THE NEW YORK TIMES, MARCH 18, 2023
- GOTHAMIST/WNYC, JANUARY 25, 2023
- CHELSEA NEWS, DECEMBER 21, 2022
- THE NEW YORK TIMES, OCTOBER 28, 2021
- SLATE, APRIL 7, 2020
Advocacy Campaigns
- AP NEWS, DECEMBER 7, 2019
- NY1, SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
Injured Birds Rescue
- POPULAR SCIENCE, OCTOBER 15, 2020
- NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC, OCTOBER 8, 2020
- SOUTHERN LIVING, MAY 21, 2019
Rodenticides
- SLATE, MARCH 18, 2023
- NY TIMES, FEBRUARY 10, 2023
Engagement Programs
- THE NEW YORK TIMES, DECEMBER 10, 2022
- CANARSIE COURIER, October 28, 2022
- CANARSIE COURIER, MAY 16, 2022
- NY CITY LENS, APRIL 28, 2022
- THE WAVE, OCTOBER 22, 2021
Audubon Name
“Why the National Audubon Society must change its name”
- WASHINGTON POST, April 4, 2023
- WASHINGTON POST, April 4, 2023
“NYC Audubon drops ‘Audubon’ from name due to the artist and naturalist's slavery ties”
- GOTHAMIST, March 24, 2023
- GOTHAMIST, March 24, 2023
“New York Birders Reject Audubon Name Over Slavery Past”
- NY TIMES, March 22, 2023
- NY TIMES, March 22, 2023
