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Great Egret Society

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Learn more about Audubon's impact as a member of the Great Egret Society

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.

Remember that Audubon depends on your support to do the conservation work that we do.
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Gone Silent
May 20, 2015 — A writer and birder reflects on the quiet moments spent outside with his autistic daughter.
News
Tracking Birds’ Migration Paths, Online
May 20, 2015 — H is for Hawk author Helen McDonald writes about our relatively newfound ability to track animals’ migrations. Here’s how you can follow along.
Birds in the News
The Bipartisan Partnership Behind the Bird-Safe Building Act
May 18, 2015 — The Federal Bird-Safe Buildings Act was just introduced—here’s what the Republican and Democratic co-sponsors have to say about it.
News
Global Big Day, By the Numbers
May 15, 2015 — Cornell’s push to add species to its online bird database is a massive success.
Science
This Week in Ornithology: Domed Nests, Flaky Prairie-Chickens, and More
May 14, 2015 — Science shorts based on recently published research.
Working Lands
Ancient Chinese Fossil Linked to Modern Birds
May 12, 2015 — A fossil that dates back 130 million years proves that the group that contains modern birds is older than previously predicted.
Birds in the News
Seattle Mayor Shuts Out Shell
May 11, 2015 — The oil company wants to use a Seattle port to dock its oil tanks, but the Emerald City is closing its doors.
Conservation
Shell Gains Approval to Drill in the Arctic
May 11, 2015 — The oil company could begin exploratory drilling as early as this summer.
Conservation
Red Knot Rescue
May 08, 2015 — To save Delaware Bay for migrating shorebirds, conservationists recruit residents in the area to build an oyster reef for horseshoe crabs.
Conservation
North Carolina Vigil Raises Awareness for Climate-Threatened Birds
May 07, 2015 — On Earth Day, Audubon chapter leaders and employees connected birds to faith.
Audubon Climate Heroes