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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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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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This Brutal Pesticide Creates a ‘Circle of Death.' So Why Is It Making a Comeback?
March 24, 2020 — Carbofuran, a century-old chemical, is increasingly being weaponized against birds and other wildlife, decimating entire food webs.
The Woman Behind ‘Birds of America’
March 24, 2020 — An upcoming book gives voice to Lucy Bakewell Audubon, whose invisible labor fueled her husband John James Audubon's famous works.
On a Patch of Ohio Prairie, Aviation and Conservation Collide
March 23, 2020 — An Audubon center is fighting to protect Dayton's Knoop Prairie from development, saying the environmental costs go too far.
When Female Birds Are Overlooked, Conservation Suffers
March 23, 2020 — Ornithologists are trying to correct biases and misguided assumptions that can undermine environmental efforts and scientific knowledge.
Conservation History Provides Lessons We Should Heed
March 23, 2020 — By examining our past, we can navigate toward a better, safer future.
How to Pronounce 17 Tricky North American Bird Names
March 23, 2020 — Your unofficial official guide to sounding like a veteran birder.
Reimagining the Black Skimmer
March 22, 2020 — Ana Galvañ uses warm tones, stencil textures, and bold shapes to reimagine this graceful seabird.
A Special Message From Audubon's President and CEO Regarding COVID-19
March 21, 2020 — Amid the coronavirus pandemic, David Yarnold shares thoughts of empathy, compassion, and community.
Amid Global Pandemic, Federal Government Pushes Ahead on Fossil Fuel Leasing and Bird-Protection Rollbacks
March 19, 2020 — As the coronavirus crisis deepens, conservation groups are calling on the Interior Department to give a distressed public more time to comment on controversial policy changes.
Immerse Yourself In These Peaceful, Nature-Rich Sound Recordings
March 18, 2020 — Created by an acoustic ecologist, the place-based soundscapes transport listeners across the globe.