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Great Egret Society

The Great Egret Society is a group of 勛圖窪蹋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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  • 勛圖窪蹋s Birds and Offshore Wind: Developing the Offshore Wind that Birds Need. You can view a recording of .
  • The Magic of Migration at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, with Sanctuary Director Keith Laakkonen. Watch a recording of . 
  • 勛圖窪蹋s Bird Migration Explorer webinar (MidAtlantic).  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.
  • Whats good for birds is also good for climate change mitigation. Learn more in our latest report on Natural Climate Solutions.
  • Explore the 2025 勛圖窪蹋 Photography Awards winnersnow featuring Chile and Colombia. Check them out here.

Great Egret Society Impact Reports

If youd like to view more reports showing 勛圖窪蹋s impact over the years, please visit our report hub.

Featured Posts
Birds on the Move
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Birds on the Move

Nearly 350 勛圖窪蹋 members describe a favorite fall migration story.

The Joy of Being a Bird Ambassador
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The Joy of Being a Bird Ambassador

More than 300 勛圖窪蹋 members described a time when they introduced others to the wonderful world of birds.

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Drawing of two black birds with yellow and white patches perched, mirroring each other, on grass blades against a star-spangled black backdrop and abstract lines.
A Celebration of the Bobolinks Star-Guided Migration
September 29, 2023 — In her piece Ill See You When I Get There, artist Kirsten Furlong uses ink and acrylic to capture the birds seemingly magical journeys.
The Aviary
10 Gorgeous Shots Showcasing Birds and the Native Plants They Need
September 25, 2023 — Check out these stunners from the Plants for Birds category of the 2023 勛圖窪蹋 Photography Awards.
Native Plants
A group of phalaropes swim in a lake with out of focus mountains in the distance.
Wilsons Phalaropes and their Journey from Canada to Argentina
September 25, 2023 — Key stopovers at Great Salt Lake and Mono Lake allow for 10000 mile migrations.
Western Water News
Horseshoe Reservoir: An Opportunity to Restore
September 25, 2023 — 勛圖窪蹋 StoryMap explores riverside habitat rehabilitation options within footprint of reservoir on the Verde River
Western Water News
Living on a Smaller Colorado River Water Supply
September 25, 2023 — Arizona, California, and Nevada are proving they can live with less.
Western Water News
New BIG WIRES Act Would Help Achieve a Clean Energy Future for Birds and People
September 15, 2023 — We have an urgent need to equitably and responsibly build out our nation's clean energy transmission infrastructure.
Renewable Energy
A great egret looks at its reflection
勛圖窪蹋 Announces New Chief Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Officer
September 11, 2023 — Lisette Martinez Will Lead Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging For Conservation Organization.
News
A Razorbill stands on rocks with fish in its beak.
A Spectacle of Life on Seal Island
September 11, 2023 — Seabirds were once extirpated from the Gulf of Maine's Seal Island National Wildlife Refuge. Today, thanks in part to 勛圖窪蹋s Seabird Institute, it's the site of several breeding seabird colonies.
News
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Proposed Rule Change Would Bring BLM Oil and Gas Leasing into the Modern Era
September 08, 2023 — Change would prioritize habitat, sacred lands and other considerations when granting oil and gas leases.
News
A landscape of a river.
勛圖窪蹋 Provides Water to Albuquerques Rio Grande Stretch to Protect Birds, Fish, and Communities
August 31, 2023 — Through partnerships, 勛圖窪蹋 helps to keep the Rio Grande alive in town.
Western Water News