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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
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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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For the LGBTQ Community, Birding Can Be a Relief—and a Source of Anxiety
June 29, 2018 — LGBTQ birders are working together to make the hobby more inclusive and welcoming, while dealing with lingering challenges of acceptance.
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A Birder's Dilemma: Should You Name Your Baby After a Bird?
June 29, 2018 — As parents-to-be, The Birdist and his wife considered birdy names for their son. Here's what they decided.
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June 28, 2018 — Branching out from Chicago's South Side, Audubon Great Lakes' outdoor-education program lands in Motor City.
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June 28, 2018 — A shot mother is the latest in a string of poaching deaths, now considered the greatest threat on what was once the species' densest nesting grounds.
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June 27, 2018 — To deal with feathered squatters like doves and sparrows, businesses turn to rescue and removal experts.
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Swamp Sparrows Have Been Singing the Same Tune for Centuries
June 26, 2018 — By memorizing the common local language and sifting out the rest, young sparrows choose tradition over variance.
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June 25, 2018 — Check the treetops for this popular menu item and up your odds of success.
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June 25, 2018 — In a rural California county, an outdoor-first approach to education has students excited about the natural world.
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June 22, 2018 — Fishing line snares vast numbers of wildlife each year—a problem birders and outdoor groups are trying to combat.
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Why Some Songbirds Kick Their Chicks Out Before They Can Fly
June 22, 2018 — A new study finds that nest type plays a big role in how long young birds can live at home.
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