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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 Habitat Gardening for Birds webinar (MidAtlantic). Watch a recording of our webinar 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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Day 12: A Screaming Absence
April 26, 2016 — After stumbling upon ideal Ivory-bill habitat, the birds' silence weighs heavily on the group.
Chasing the Ivory-Bill
Day 11: Echoes From The Highest Ridgetop
April 25, 2016 — The team hikes deeper—and higher—into the woods and meets a Cuban Pygmy Owl along the way.
Chasing the Ivory-Bill
Record Number of Countries Sign International Climate Deal
April 25, 2016 — More than 170 nations signed the historic Paris Agreement on Friday—an important step toward putting the treaty into effect.
Climate Solutions
Are Kestrels the New Poster Species for Pesticides?
April 22, 2016 — Raptor populations have been on the rise since DDT was banned in the ‘70s—except for the American Kestrel.
News
Day 10: And Then The Mule Died
April 22, 2016 — The team catches wind of a 2008 Ivory-bill sighting—and passes on some questionable meat.
Chasing the Ivory-Bill
Day 9: Thirty Years Since The Last Report
April 21, 2016 — The Ivory-bill becomes more ghost-like each step of the way.
Chasing the Ivory-Bill
How to Photograph Birds With a Smartphone
April 21, 2016 — You already own a powerful tool for snapping birds. Here’s how to make the most of it.
Tips and How-Tos
How Congress Can Protect Seabirds With One Simple Act
April 21, 2016 — By signing ACAP, the United States would save seabirds from bad fishing practices.
News
Can the Ivory-Billed Woodpecker Be Found in Cuba?
April 21, 2016 — A birder, ornithologist, writer, and photographer set off on an extreme adventure through the muck and memories of eastern Cuba.
Dispatch
Why Audubon Magazine Is Getting Rid of Its Ads
April 21, 2016 — By reclaiming former ad pages, we’re able to give our readers an even more beautiful magazine.
Letter From the Editor