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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
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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Birders Drop Everything to Behold Rare Corn Crake That Turned Up in New York
November 09, 2017 — For two days, scopes lined a Long Island parkway as birders delighted in the European visitor, which traveled even farther than its audience.
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An Old, Feisty Female Cardinal Bit the Same Scientist Eight Years Straight
November 06, 2017 — Talk about an unpleasant reunion.
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November 03, 2017 — Profiles of people, places, wildlife, and conservation programs threatened by federal budget cuts and environmental policy rollbacks. A story series by Audubon.
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Toxic Fishing Tackle Is Hampering Loon Recovery in New Hampshire
November 03, 2017 — A new study shows that lead poisoning is the leading cause of death for the state's Common Loon population.
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What's at Stake: Restoring the Gulf Coast
November 03, 2017 — David Richard has spent four decades working to rebuild the marshes of southwest Louisiana. But Trump’s budget axes a crucial source of funding for these critical coastal restoration projects.
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A Birder’s Guide to Public Transportation
November 02, 2017 — Trains, buses, bikes, ferries, and ride shares can get you to that rare bird. Here’s how to make the best use of these options.
In the Field
The Great Gray Owl Probably Has Bigger Eyes Than You
October 31, 2017 — But having such huge peepers comes with pros and cons.
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