DEC announced the start of the 2026 I BIRD NY Challenge where participants must identify 10 or more birds with prizes for the winners.

The I BIRD NY Challenge is back, inviting nature lovers to spot ten bird species across New York from March to November, with prizes and a chance to connect with the outdoors.

The 2026 “I BIRD NY Challenge” has opened, the state Department of Environmental Conservation announced. The agency said in a news release that the challenge, which began Sunday, March 1, encourages ...

If you’ve ever spotted a spotted owl, listened to the melodic tones of a song sparrow or just want to get out of the house and enjoy nature, ...

The 2026 I BIRD NY Challenge for birders of all ages and abilities has officially begun. The challenge encourages New Yorkers and visitors to identify birds and learn about birdlife. Finishers are ...

The state Department of Environmental Conservation is inviting people to share their bird’s-eye views for its annual “I Bird NY Challenge.” The challenge, which began March 1, encourages New Yorkers ...

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has chosen the Red-bellied Woodpecker as it March Bird in Focus. The Red-bellied Woodpecker is another frequently spotted bird during ...

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has very clear rules when it comes to feeding wildlife. Hunters across New York already know that baiting deer is illegal in most ...

Over the past few weeks, dead birds have been found in Croton-on-Hudson parks and on private property in the village.

On a hazy day in June 2023, doctoral students Trifosa Simamora and Timothy Boycott noticed that the birds at their field site ...

The massive wildfires that blanketed New York in smoke in the summer of 2023 affected how often some birds in the state sang ...