Did you know that more bird species have been spotted in New York than in Yellowstone National Park? Join us as author Ryan Goldberg shares amazing facts and delightful tales of idiosyncratic characters—both human and feathered—captured in his new book, Bird City: Adventures in New York’s Urban Wilds. Ryan will discuss how a year connecting with birders, scientists (including members of NYC Bird Alliance), and the birds themselves offered him a unique look at the vibrant birding community across the five boroughs.

About the Speaker:

Ryan Goldberg is an award-winning journalist who has written for the New York Times, Texas Monthly, The Intercept, ProPublica, and Popular Science, among many others. He lives in Brooklyn, which is where he began birding in 2016.

Click here to view the full lineup for the 2025-2026 Winter Lecture Series.

The NYC Bird Alliance Lecture Series is made possible by the support of Claude and Lucienne Bloch.