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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

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The Joy of Being a Bird Ambassador
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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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Everyone Should Have a Mother's Day Birding Tradition Like This
January 30, 2023 — Mother, daughter, and granddaughter take joy in learning the spring migrant birds who show up to their annual May ritual.
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The 2022 Audubon Photography Awards: Top 12 Videos
January 25, 2023 — Check out this fantastic footage of birds in the wild, and discover the backstory behind each video.
Audubon Photography Awards
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Get a Birding Boost: Join the Great Backyard Bird Count
January 23, 2023 — Positive vibes go both ways when people connect with birds.
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How to Save the Colorado River? Use Less Water
January 20, 2023 — Audubon submits comments to Bureau of Reclamation as they develop new operating rules.
Western Water News
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Audubon Issues 100th Bird-Friendly Habitat Certification to Badger Creek Ranch
January 19, 2023 — Badger Creek Ranch herd in Colorado is working for birds through Audubon’s Conservation Ranching program.
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Audubon’s Top Priorities for the Arizona Legislature in 2023
January 17, 2023 — Supporting water policies and management that help Arizona sooner, rather than later.
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In the Rockies, Human Activity Paves the Way for a Hybrid Bird Boom
January 12, 2023 — Black-capped and Mountain Chickadees mate more often than previously believed, research shows—especially where people disturb their habitat.
Bird Science
2023 Audubon Photography Awards Open for Entries
January 11, 2023 — The North American photography and video contest is accepting entries until March 1, 2023.
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Study Identifies Areas Most Likely to Sustain Biodiversity in a Changing Climate
January 11, 2023 — Study calls for areas to be prioritized in conservation efforts like the America the Beautiful Initiative.
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For the Community, From the Community: A Conversation with Marcos Trinidad
January 10, 2023 — Trinidad—center director at Audubon Debs Park in Los Angeles—spoke with us about his roots in LA, his work making the outdoors more inclusive, and his new podcast Human/Nature.
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