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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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What Does the GBBC Have to Do With Climate Change?
February 13, 2015 — You don’t have to be a bird expert to help our feathered friends fight climate change. Here’s why.
Climate-Threatened Birds
The Sage-Grouse Initiative Scores $200 Million
February 13, 2015 — The public-private partnership to save the Greater Sage-Grouse gets a big boost.
Conservation
Day 42: Backyard Birds
February 12, 2015 — Noah didn’t have to go too far to find some amazing species.
Birding Without Borders
Day 41: Super-Endemic Brazilian Birds
February 11, 2015 — Another day of birding in Brazil gets Noah close to 1,000 species.
Birding Without Borders
Eurasian Roller's Dinner Derby
February 10, 2015 — Chris Bower gives us one bird on the cusp of snack time.
Photo of the Day
Day 40: The Snipe Hunt
February 10, 2015 — Noah celebrates a special day with a special bird.
Birding Without Borders
Two Bald Eagles in a Tangle
February 09, 2015 — John L. Dengler spies a pair of eagles tumbling through the skies.
Photo of the Day
Day 39: From Early Flights to Late Birds
February 09, 2015 — Noah leaves Belem for his last Brazilian location.
Birding Without Borders
Day 38: Brazil Nuts and Roadkill
February 09, 2015 — Along with a Black-chested Tyrant, Noah makes some interesting non-bird discoveries.
Birding Without Borders
Day 37: Birding in Primary Forest
February 09, 2015 — Older trees bring a different set of birds.
Birding Without Borders