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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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Day 44: Peruvian Birding Begins
February 15, 2015 — On the first day of Peruvian birding, Noah inches closer to 1,000 species.
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February 13, 2015 — Size and tail color are two of the biggest clues when deciphering these two backyard regulars.
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February 13, 2015 — You don’t have to be a bird expert to help our feathered friends fight climate change. Here’s why.
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The Sage-Grouse Initiative Scores $200 Million
February 13, 2015 — The public-private partnership to save the Greater Sage-Grouse gets a big boost.
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Day 42: Backyard Birds
February 12, 2015 — Noah didn’t have to go too far to find some amazing species.
Birding Without Borders
Day 41: Super-Endemic Brazilian Birds
February 11, 2015 — Another day of birding in Brazil gets Noah close to 1,000 species.
Birding Without Borders
Eurasian Roller's Dinner Derby
February 10, 2015 — Chris Bower gives us one bird on the cusp of snack time.
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February 10, 2015 — Noah celebrates a special day with a special bird.
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Two Bald Eagles in a Tangle
February 09, 2015 — John L. Dengler spies a pair of eagles tumbling through the skies.
Photo of the Day