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Great Egret Society

The Great Egret Society is a group of Audubon’s most passionate donors who help protect and defend birds with generous contributions of $500 or more annually. We are incredibly grateful for this outstanding level of support.

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Check out our special digital content

  • Audubon’s Birds and Offshore Wind: Developing the Offshore Wind that Birds Need. You can view a recording of the webinar here.
  • The Magic of Migration at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, with Sanctuary Director Keith Laakkonen. Watch a recording of our presentation here. 
  • Audubon’s Bird Migration Explorer webinar (MidAtlantic). Watch a recording here on how to use this online tool to learn more about the heroic annual journeys made by over 450 bird species, and the challenges they face along the way.
  • What’s good for birds is also good for climate change mitigation. Learn more in our latest report on Natural Climate Solutions.
  • Explore the 2025 Audubon Photography Awards winners—now featuring Chile and Colombia. Check them out here.

Great Egret Society Impact Reports

If you’d like to view more reports showing Audubon’s impact over the years, please visit our report hub.

Featured Posts
Birds on the Move
White-crowned Sparrows
Birds on the Move

Nearly 350 Audubon members describe a favorite fall migration story.

The Joy of Being a Bird Ambassador
A woman and child birding together
The Joy of Being a Bird Ambassador

More than 300 Audubon members described a time when they introduced others to the wonderful world of birds.

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Where Do Seabirds on the East Coast Like to Feast?
July 05, 2016 — Every summer, feathered foodies drop in on the continental shelf to enjoy a rich aquatic buffet.
Podcast
This New Species Went Extinct Before It Was Even Discovered
July 05, 2016 — An exciting find on the Galapagos ends in a tragic twist, inspiring scientists to take a closer look at the islands' diversity.
News
What Does the North American Climate Pledge Mean?
July 01, 2016 — The U.S., Mexico, and Canada announced shared goals to boost clean energy, cut carbon pollution, and protect wildlife.
Energy
How Your Next Camping Trip Could Be Harmful to Birds
June 30, 2016 — Steller’s Jays are getting cozy around picnics and fire pits. Here’s why that isn’t a good thing.
News
The Chuck-will's-widow and Eastern Whip-poor-will
June 30, 2016 — Nightjars, goatsuckers, whatever you want to call them—these freaky birds are heard but rarely seen.
The Sketch
Are Tanner Birds More Immune to Poison?
June 30, 2016 — A new study unveils how Parisian pigeons could be using their feathers to ward off trace metals in the environment.
News
How Birds Brave the Extremes, All Day, Every Day
June 30, 2016 — A new book reveals the strange and wondrous adaptations birds rely on to get by.
Books
Birdist Rule #33: What to Do When You Find a Rare Bird
June 29, 2016 — Get ready for your 15 minutes of birding fame—it’s going to be one heck of a ride.
The Birdist’s Rules of Birding
Migrating Manatees Delight Campers With Their Lazy Antics
June 29, 2016 — A surprise appearance from three endangered guests has everyone at the Pascagoula Audubon Center buzzing.
Audubon in Action
How a Tern Broke the Record for the Longest Known Migration
June 28, 2016 — Researchers call the bird’s journey of 60,000 miles an “underestimate” of how far it actually flew.
News