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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.

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.

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White-crowned Sparrows
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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.

Remember that Audubon depends on your support to do the conservation work that we do.
The 'Smart Nest Box' Provides a Peek Into the Secret Lives of Birds
July 07, 2017 — The high-tech nesting boxes catch feathered families on camera for science, education, and pure entertainment.
The 2017 Audubon Photography Awards: Top 100
July 07, 2017 — Explore the incredible pool of photographs our judges had to choose from, along with each image's backstory.
A Close Look at the Early (and Awkward) Days of Baby City Birds
July 06, 2017 — As captured by a New York City photographer and wildlife-rehab volunteer.
Goodbye Thayer’s Gull, Hello Cassia Crossbill: This Year's Changes to the Official List of North American Birds
July 06, 2017 — The American Ornithological Society’s 2017 updates are here. Study up.
The Dovekie, a Keystone Arctic Species, Is Changing Its Diet With the Climate
July 06, 2017 — Feeding shifts are helping the seabird survive warming oceans and preserve a reliant tundra ecosystem—at least in the short term.
Teddy or Not? How Ryan Zinke Is Failing American Conservation
July 06, 2017 — By falling short of his Rooseveltian rhetoric, the Interior Secretary is endangering his department's (and his self-proclaimed idol's) legacy.
Audubon Remains Dedicated to Practicing Journalism You Can Trust
July 06, 2017 — Our commitment to rigorous reporting stretches back more than a century—and far into the future.
The 2017 Audubon Photography Awards Winners
July 06, 2017 — Congratulations to the champions—and to all those who strive to share the beauty of birds.
After Binging in Colombia, Thrushes Can Fly Non-Stop to Canada in Mere Days
July 05, 2017 — Taking multiple refueling breaks helps some birds fare better during migration. But for Gray-cheeked thrushes, a two-week binge session in Colombia can be all they need to reach North America.
Meet Rufus, the Harris's Hawk That Keeps Wimbledon's Courts Pigeon Free
July 03, 2017 — At the legendary tennis tournament, entry is exclusive to people. All thanks to this hard-working raptor.