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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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The Story Behind the Foul-Mouthed ‘Effin’ Birds’ Twitter Account
October 20, 2017 — Crude and sarcastic birds are suddenly invading people’s feeds, and the man responsible couldn’t be happier.
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Secrets of Scat: What an Albatross’s Diet Reveals About Fisheries
October 19, 2017 — By studying fish DNA in albatross guano, scientists can infer where and how the birds cross paths with dangerous fishing vessels.
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To See How Oil Drilling Would Transform the Arctic Refuge, Look Next Door to Prudhoe Bay
October 18, 2017 — The spiderweb of infrastructure at Prudhoe Bay's oilfield will be replicated at the Arctic Refuge if it's opened to drilling—a fact legislators downplay.
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A Closer Look at How Vultures Lazily Circle in the Air
October 17, 2017 — Hyper-sensitive backpack trackers are giving researchers a detailed summary on how thermal coasting really works.
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Listen to Every Pitch Change in a Pacific Wren Call
October 16, 2017 — A blur of sound becomes a remarkably complex song when slowed down.
Podcast
What's Behind the Mysterious Decline of the Red-headed Woodpecker?
October 13, 2017 — Popular and unmistakable, the bird has seen drastic population drop-offs over the past 50 years. Why?
Kenn Kaufman's Notebook
Five Reasons Why Ditching the Clean Power Plan Is Shortsighted and Reckless
October 12, 2017 — The repeal effectively amounts to additional years of unfettered carbon pollution with no end in sight. Here’s why you should care.
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Sooty Feathers Tell the History of Pollution in American Cities
October 10, 2017 — Preserved birds and digital photos help pinpoint levels of black carbon and the changes that led to its decline.
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You've Likely Hosted More Nesting Robins Than You Think
October 10, 2017 — Due to a high mortality rate, these yard regulars often take on new partners.
Podcast
Update to U.S.-Mexico Water Treaty Is a Huge Win for Conservation
October 10, 2017 — Audubon and its partners played a key role in the negotiations for Minute 323, which sets aside 200,000 acre-feet of water for environmental purposes.
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