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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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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 2017 Audubon Photography Awards Winners
July 06, 2017 — Congratulations to the champions—and to all those who strive to share the beauty of birds.
Audubon Photography Awards
After Binging in Colombia, Thrushes Can Fly Non-Stop to Canada in Mere Days
July 05, 2017 — Taking multiple refueling breaks helps some birds fare better during migration. But for Gray-cheeked thrushes, a two-week binge session in Colombia can be all they need to reach North America.
Climate-Threatened Birds
Meet Rufus, the Harris's Hawk That Keeps Wimbledon's Courts Pigeon Free
July 03, 2017 — At the legendary tennis tournament, entry is exclusive to people. All thanks to this hard-working raptor.
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Inside the World of Elite Bird Costuming
June 30, 2017 — A niche part of the larger "furry" subculture, bird costumers create carefully crafted, life-size versions of avians and other bird-like creatures.
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Birdist Rule #78: Go Find an Exotic Bird in the U.S.
June 29, 2017 — There are established populations all over the country, and some species even count toward your life list. They're also just thrilling to see.
The Birdist’s Rules of Birding
What to Consider When Buying Used Camera Equipment
June 29, 2017 — Itching for some gear but don’t want to shell out the dough for new products? Here’s how to purchase quality used gear.
Gear
How to Tell Vireos From Warblers, Flycatchers, and Kinglets
June 28, 2017 — Before you start identifying vireos, you need to stop confusing them with other similar families of songbirds.
ID Tips
American Woodcocks are still hunted today across their range, but scientists think the pressure is sustainable. Their bigger concern for the species is loss of suitable habitat across the Eastern U.S. Copley Fine Art Auctions, LLC
These Hunting Decoys Now Lure Art Collectors Instead of Bird Flocks
June 27, 2017 — A stunning collection of decoys and bird-themed art, collected by a leading conservationist, is up for sale in July.
News
Tropical Storm Cindy Just Wiped Out Most of the Shorebird Chicks in the Gulf
June 27, 2017 — Without coastal restoration that makes beaches less vulnerable to storm surges, climate change will be a threat, and not just from sea level rise.
News
Better Know a Bird: The Wild and Kinky Mating Rituals of the Crested Auklet
June 26, 2017 — These quirky birds spend their summers decked out in fluorescent bill plates, extravagant headdresses, and tangerine perfume—and they pass the time with rambunctious sex parties.
Better Know a Bird