This program, part of an international effort in 130 countries, identifies, monitors, and protects habitats critical to the success of bird populations. Across New York, more than 130 IBAs have been recognized as significant places for birds to survive and thrive. In addition, New York State has enacted a Bird Conservation Area (BCA) program, modeled on Audubon’s IBAs, to identify and manage publicly-owned lands that are important to birds. There are 59 BCAs to date.
IBAs program one of Audubon NY’s flagship conservation programs
