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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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Seven Reading Recommendations From Audubon Editors
December 23, 2020 — Some of our favorite books—old and new—for birders and nature lovers to curl up with this holiday season
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December 22, 2020 — To learn where the beloved Rockefeller Center Christmas tree owl will go for the winter, Audubon's Migratory Bird Initiative spoke to owl researcher Sean Beckett.
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DIY: Outdoor Holiday Decorations That Double as Delectable Treats for Birds
December 22, 2020 — These wreaths, ornaments, and garland add a festive flair outside your home that your feathered neighbors are sure to appreciate.
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December 22, 2020 — Newly passed western water package will support 21st century infrastructure, water supply security, and ecological resilience.
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A Colorado River Win for the Navajo Nation as Congress Passes Major Omnibus
December 22, 2020 — Audubon continues to fight for a better water future in the West.
Western Water News
Conservation Leadership Initiative Alum Reflects on Future Career in Environmental Movement
December 21, 2020 — An essay from a CLI alum.
News
Water and Natural Infrastructure Get Major Boost in End-of-Year Deal
December 21, 2020 — The Water Resources Development Act of 2020 will direct important resources to ecosystem restoration projects, water conservation, and natural infrastructure projects.
News
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December 21, 2020 — Audubon continúa luchando por un mejor futuro del agua en el Oeste.
Western Water News
Creating a More Just Climate Future for Those on the Front Lines
December 21, 2020 — The Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act accounts for the unjust burden that climate change poses to communities of color.
Coasts and Oceans
A Pandemic, a Cancer Diagnosis, and a Year List Like No Other
December 18, 2020 — How birds became a thread of sanity through my tumultuous year.
COVID-19