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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
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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Take a Look at This Extremely Rare White Penguin
March 08, 2017 — On an expedition in Antarctica, experienced birder Noah Strycker spotted the ghostly Gentoo on the crowded shores of South Georgia Island.
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California Condors Could Soon Soar Above the Redwoods Again Thanks to One Local Tribe
March 07, 2017 — For more than a decade the Yurok Tribe has been pushing to reintroduce the culturally significant bird to Northern California. Now, supported by scientific research and a host of agencies and organizations, a plan is taking shape.
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Video: Bird-Call Competitors Show Off Their Best Quacks, Honks, and Gobbles
March 07, 2017 — Every year young and old callers take to the stage to compete at the National Outdoor Show. Here they share the art of the perfect call.
Flock Together
Become a Bird Detective by Studying Behavior Clues
March 06, 2017 — When identifying a bird, how it acts can often lead to a quicker identification than its color or shape.
Podcast
Brighten Up Your Balcony or Patio with a DIY Native-Plant Garden
March 03, 2017 — Even apartment dwellers can lure birds to their windows with container gardens. Here's how to get yours ready for spring migration.
Native Plants
The Biggest Differences Between Song and Savannah Sparrows
March 03, 2017 — A close look at these two doppelgängers shows some key contrasts in markings and song.
ID Tips
Can’t Photographers and Birders Just Get Along?
March 02, 2017 — The rivalry needs to stop—for the good of the birds.
Ethics
Whoa! Watch a Sneaky Roadrunner Nab a Hummingbird While It's Feeding
March 02, 2017 — A California photographer managed to capture the rarely documented behavior in his own backyard.
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Gorgeous Sunset Shot of Sandhill Cranes Wins Spot on New USPS Stamp
March 01, 2017 — Michael Forsberg’s photo of a flock sweeping over Nebraska's Platte River beat out tens of thousands of other candidates vying for the honor.
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The Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Rule: What It Is and Why It’s Important
March 01, 2017 — President Trump has ordered the EPA to begin reviewing the rule that governs how the agency protects waterways. Here's what WOTUS means to wildlife and people alike.
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