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Surveying Bobolinks to prevent future mortality
August 31, 2026 — Grasslands are vulnerable to mowing and other disturbance, but knowing a Bobolink's breeding "schedule" can help save the species.
NEW YORK Grasslands, Aridlands and Forests
Wood Thrush stands on a branch, white chest with brown spots.
Wood Thrush Quadrupled at this Hudson Valley Sanctuary
August 27, 2026 — A series of bird-friendly forestry actions brought 27 species back to Rheinstrom Hill Audubon Sanctuary, including Wood Thrush and Black-throated Blue Warblers.
NEW YORK Grasslands, Aridlands and Forests
Intern Ay-Zoh Shaw looks into a Purple Martin nest box alongside another volunteer.
Becoming "BFFs" with Purple Martins at the Montezuma Audubon Center
July 30, 2026 — Intern Ay-Zoh Shaw shares their experience monitoring a Purple Martin colony over the summer
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Three people in live vests in a green canoe on the water.
How Habitat Restoration in the Montezuma Wetlands Complex is Saving Endangered Black Terns
July 30, 2026 — Intern Olivia Mathews shares her experience with Black Terns and the restoration work helping their populations grow!
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Building a Bird Haven, One Habitat at a Time
June 24, 2026 — One young steward's patchwork of meadow, shrubs, and forest is bringing back birds to his family's land.
NEW YORK Grasslands, Aridlands and Forests
A group of students in bright red and yellow canoes birding while in the water.
Montezuma Audubon Center Honored as Hobart and William Smith Colleges "Community Partner of the Year"
June 16, 2026 — Since 2012, the center has welcomed students on field trips, volunteer days, and through a growing internship program.
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Two students and two teachers stand with Lexi Klahn during Youth Advocacy Day.
Hudson Valley Students and Teachers Bring “Youth Climate Summit” Experiences to Albany for Youth Advocacy Day
June 16, 2026 — This annual event connects legislators with student constituents across New York.
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American Oystercatcher chick close up, peering into the field camera.
American Oystercatcher Camera Project Captures Predators, Disturbance
March 30, 2026 — What is causing nests to fail? The answers include foxes, cats, and people.
NEW YORK Coastal Stewardship
An aerial view of the marsh shows a large green area with at least 30 water-filled ditches running across it.
This Marsh is Home to a Crab Superhighway
January 16, 2026 — Unfortunately, it's not good news for the marsh or the birds that nest and forage there.
NEW YORK Coastal Resilience