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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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One Scientist's Valiant Mission to Save Two of Hawaii's Endangered Seabirds
July 11, 2018 — On the mountainous island of Kauai, elusive shearwaters and petrels burrow deep in the forested terrain. Saving them requires a radical effort, led by a man who is no less extreme.
News
Teresa Baker, Activist and Hiker, on Why Kids Are the Future of Our Public Lands
July 10, 2018 — Instagram feeds and internships are encouraging young people of color to join the environmental movement. But we can do more.
News
‘Let’s Go Birding Together’ Creates a Dedicated Space for LGBTQ Bird Lovers
July 10, 2018 — It's more than a bird walk: It's an inclusive experience for anyone who wants to connect to birds, the natural world, and others in a positive way.
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What Do Baseball Players and Shrikes Have In Common?
July 09, 2018 — Research shows that this predator's mask might serve the same purpose as the eye black athletes wear.
Podcast
Check Out Conner Youngblood's Moving Music Video Featuring a Utah Bird Refuge
July 09, 2018 — The talented performer captures the essence of the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge in this immersive ode.
News
From Nuisance to Nest: This Artist Makes Shelters From Fallen Limbs and Trees
July 06, 2018 — An educator and dreamer, Californian Jayson Fann perches his larger-than-life creations on the green cliffs of Big Sur and beyond.
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How the U.S. Government Is Aggressively Censoring Climate Science
July 06, 2018 — By keeping the public in the dark, federal agencies create an environment where inaction is justified.
News
From Hog Island to Sanibel Island, a Love Story—with Liz Bergstrom
July 06, 2018 — “They volunteered during the war using their birding skills.”
Murmurations
Reimagining the American White Ibis
July 06, 2018 — April SGaana Jaad White uses Northwest Coast designs to reimagine this Southeastern bird.
Illustrated Aviary
The Power of Pictures to Promote Conservation
July 05, 2018 — Photography can communicate the beauty and fragility of nature. It can also help build a movement to save it.
Letter From the Editor