City Wildlife Inc

Duck watch:duck watch seasonal staff and volunteers assist urban waterfowl by monitoring nests, teaching people how to protect nests, and helping mallard hens get their ducklings safely to water. When mallard families are trapped on roofs or balconies, or in courtyards, they capture them and transport them to water. In 2024, duck watch helped almost 800 ducklings stay with their mothers.

Lights out d.c.lights out dc, an all-volunteer paticipatory science program, works with the managers of buildings in washington, dc, to reduce bird/glass collisions. During bird migration seasons, volunteers collect dead and injured birds -- more than 6,000 since 2010 -- that have hit glass, document these collisions, and make recommendations to building owners on reducing nighttime lighting and installing bird-safe features. Injured birds are taken to our rehabilitation center. Dead birds are donated for research. City wildlife led efforts to pass a new district of columbia bill requiring bird-friendly windows and architectural design on most new and majorly renovated buildings. The bill went into effect in january 2024.

Education programs:city wildlife educates and supports the community in furtherance of our mission. In 2024, we received more than 5,000 calls and emails requesting advice with animals. We also held regular online seminars and maintained active educational social media accounts.