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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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Birds on the Move
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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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The Secret Lives of Black Rails, and the Scientists Who Seek Them
February 13, 2019 — Deep in Louisiana marshes, the Black Rail is a master of stealth. Now a tactical team is shining a light on the species, with hopes to demystify its behavior and win it protections.
News
Fat, Flightless, and Funny, Kākāpō Make the Internet a Much Better Place
February 12, 2019 — With a savvy social media presence, caretakers of the endangered parrots have created an utterly delightful, conservation-focused corner of the web.
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What Is an Owl Pellet?
February 11, 2019 — Unable to digest the teeth, bones, and feathers of prey, owls regurgitate the remains in a single nugget.
Podcast
John Dingell Leaves an Incredible Conservation Legacy
February 08, 2019 — In an unparalleled career, the Michigan congressman laid the foundation for modern environmental protection in America.
Conservation
The Golden-cheeked Warbler Is Still Endangered, Federal Judge Rules
February 08, 2019 — Developers have lost the latest fight in their battle to delist the species, which breeds only in Texas Hill Country.
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After the Government Shutdown, Scientists Are Scrambling to Catch Up
February 07, 2019 — Some projects are behind and others will be missed entirely. Meanwhile, everyone is wondering whether another shutdown is around the bend.
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Tips for Taking Great Bird Photos From the Comfort of Your Car
February 07, 2019 — Photographer Diana Whiting has found birds are surprisingly acclimated to vehicles. Here she provides pointers on shooting from the front seat.
Tips and How-Tos
Will You Still Love the Hot Duck When He Looks Like This?
February 06, 2019 — Big changes are coming for Central Park’s beloved bachelor. Mandarin fans, meet molting.
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An Avian Cholera Outbreak at the Salton Sea Has Killed Thousands of Birds
February 05, 2019 — Officials are working hard to contain the disease, but they worry that future outbreaks could be worsened by the sea’s continued deterioration.
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Puffins Amp Up Their Sex Appeal With Glowing Beaks
February 05, 2019 — New research adds the Atlantic Puffin to a growing list of birds with features that react to ultraviolet light.
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