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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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Birding the Iron Curtain
February 24, 2015 — In a long read, Phil McKenna retraces the steps of two young birders who connected despite geopolitical (and literal) obstacles.
News
Shell Could Drill in the Chukchi This Summer
February 24, 2015 — A recent environmental impact statement warns of the dangers but doesn’t forbid drilling in the Arctic sea.
Conservation
Win a Copy of "Four Fields"
February 20, 2015 — Read an excerpt from Tim Dee's newest book, and enter for a chance to win.
Books
Pullman National Park
An Old Chicago Neighborhood Is Now a New National Monument
February 19, 2015 — The South Side’s historic Pullman neighborhood, home to a community-run bird sanctuary, will become Chicago’s first national park.
Conservation
Day 47: I'm Birding in the Rain
February 17, 2015 — Luckily the birds don’t seem to mind the damp weather.
Birding Without Borders
Day 46: The Risks of International Birding
February 17, 2015 — In traversing one of the world’s most dangerous roads, Noah earns his next 48 species.
Birding Without Borders
Day 45: The 1,000th Bird
February 17, 2015 — Noah passes an important landmark on Valentine’s Day.
Birding Without Borders
Day 44: Peruvian Birding Begins
February 15, 2015 — On the first day of Peruvian birding, Noah inches closer to 1,000 species.
Birding Without Borders
How to Tell a Hairy Woodpecker From a Downy Woodpecker
February 13, 2015 — Size and tail color are two of the biggest clues when deciphering these two backyard regulars.
ID Tips
Day 43: Hitting the Bird Ceiling
February 13, 2015 — Even while spotting 100 species, just one was new for Noah’s Big Year.
Birding Without Borders