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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.

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White-crowned Sparrows
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The Joy of Being a Bird Ambassador
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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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Podcast
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Study on Pigeon Genes Finds Yet Another Way Science Underrepresents Females
April 21, 2017 — Males are often the default sex for studies, but new research showing sexes are more genetically different than previously thought could change that.
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A New Graphic Novel Chronicles the Adventures of John James Audubon
April 20, 2017 — The naturalist and artist is depicted like you've never seen him before. Here's an inside peek.
Books
How to Photograph White Birds
April 20, 2017 — The brilliant white plumage of some birds can also show exquisite detail. Here are two tricks for capturing both in an image.
Tips and How-Tos
Birdist Rule #86: Take Advantage of Our Incredible National Park System
April 18, 2017 — It's National Park Week, so go make use of all those excellent birding destinations. There are a lot more than you think.
The Birdist’s Rules of Birding
Maine’s First Verified Vermilion Flycatcher Captured Live on Hog Island Web Cam
April 17, 2017 — Thousands of miles off course, the bird took a rest—on an Osprey nest.
Bird Cams
Behold the Male Ruby-crowned Kinglet in All Its Mating Majesty
April 17, 2017 — When it's time to court a female, the touch of red on this drab bird's head transforms into a blazing crown.
Podcast
Dancing Beak to Beak: Tips for Photographing Avian Courtship
April 14, 2017 — Romantic avian rituals are as alluring for photographers as they are for birds. Here's what to watch for so that you can capture the moment.
Tips and How-Tos
Audubon Volunteers Are Counting Bluebirds and Nuthatches to Better Understand Climate Change
April 14, 2017 — A pilot program called Climate Watch aims to use on-the-ground observations to validate Audubon’s climate modeling, which predicts how birds’ territory ranges will shift in response to a changing climate.
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