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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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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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Birdist Rule #44: Learn to Love Landfills and Sewage Treatment Plants
October 06, 2016 — Ah, the sweet smell of birding success.
Six Quick Questions to Help You Identify Red-Tailed Hawks
October 06, 2016 — They're one of the most familiar raptor species in North America, but they can still be tricky to ID.
The Hawaiian Crow Is Ready to Make Its Big Comeback
October 05, 2016 — Extinct in its natural habitat since 2002, the tool-using Hawaiian Crow will return to the wild this November with lots of support.
Meet John James Audubon’s Nemesis Bird: the Chestnut-sided Warbler
October 04, 2016 — Despite decades of searching, Audubon struggled to find the bird after his first sighting. But there might be some good reasons why.
Washington State Could Pass the First Carbon Tax in the Nation
October 03, 2016 — Audubon Washington is backing an upcoming ballot measure to fight climate change and protect birds.
Birds Avoid Mid-Air Collisions By Following These Two Simple Rules
October 03, 2016 — While studying new technologies for drones, researchers discovered the instincts that keep birds from colliding.
New Research Shows That Seawalls Leave Little Room for Birds and Other Wildlife
September 30, 2016 — The concrete barriers that fortify our coasts against rising seas also degrade bird habitat. But there are few good solutions unless people retreat inland.
Disappearing Ice Means New Ways of Life for Arctic Birds
September 28, 2016 — Arctic seabirds are adapting as climate change brings warmer weather, shifting food sources, and a polar bear invasion.
Birdist Rule #79: Think of Something Nice to Say About Mallards
September 28, 2016 — Um . . . green is a good color on you?
Despite Controversy, the Coastal California Gnatcatcher Will Remain an Endangered Subspecies
September 23, 2016 — The fight to delist the bird hinged on disputed science—the same science behind an ongoing delisting petition for the Southwest Willow Flycatcher.