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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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Here Are Twelve Photos of Hungry Birds and Their Meals
August 29, 2017 — Bugs, carrion, partially digested fish—these avians don't discriminate.
Audubon Photography Awards
Meet Nine, a Fledgling Albatross That Could One Day Help Save Her Species
August 29, 2017 — The teenage years aren't easy for young Laysan Albatross as they awkwardly grow into flight feathers. This is the third story in our series about efforts to create a new albatross colony in Hawaii, one egg at a time.
News
The Great Seabird Migration Has Begun
August 28, 2017 — Far out over the ocean, millions upon millions of seabirds are heading south for the winter.
Podcast
Zinke Recommends Shrinking Several National Monuments in Covert Report to President Trump
August 25, 2017 — Yesterday's announcement ended an unprecedented and highly publicized review of national monuments. Here's what we know.
News
When It Comes to Birding, Nude Beaches Are as Good as Any
August 25, 2017 — Ever birded among the buff? You may not have a choice if a good species shows up.
In the Field
The Common Raven Boom in the Rugged West Isn't Necessarily a Good Thing
August 25, 2017 — The raven population has ballooned over past decades, upsetting ecosystems and endangering wildlife. To check the ravenous birds, conservationists are cleaning up trash and shooting lasers.
News
Are Birds Aware of Their Camouflage? A New Study Suggests So
August 24, 2017 — Ground-nesting birds didn't just settle in spots that matched their species' markings—they hunkered down where their own patterns blended best.
News
Honeyeaters Steal Fur from Sleeping Koalas for Their Nests
August 23, 2017 — Even more surprising: the snoozing marsupials don't seem to mind.
News
Brighten Your Day with Some Sweet Baby Bird Pics
August 22, 2017 — Brought to you by the 2017 Audubon Photography Awards.
News
Why Only Certain Birds Can Drink Nectar
August 21, 2017 — The sugary food source might give some species an adaptive advantage.
Podcast