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Great Egret Society

The Great Egret Society is a group of ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’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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  • ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’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 . 
  • ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’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.
  • 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 ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ 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 ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’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 ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ 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 ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ members described a time when they introduced others to the wonderful world of birds.

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Introducing The Birdsong Project: What the Birds Tell Us
July 29, 2022 — For the Birds: The Birdsong Project are streaming now to benefit ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s bird conservation mission and celebrate the joy of birds.
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Listen to Every Available Volume of "The Birdsong Project"
July 29, 2022 — All five volumes are now available for streaming. Check out all of the bird-inspired tunes below!
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July 28, 2022 — Solutions exist but need to be scaled up for the next year and beyond.
Western Water News
Here’s How Drastically Birding Has Changed Over the Past 50 Years
July 28, 2022 — On the 25th anniversary of his book "Kingbird Highway," Kenn Kaufman reflects on the many ways the hobby has transformed since he first hitchhiked across the country chasing birds in the 1970s.
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Grand Canyon’s Ecosystem at Risk with Colorado River Crisis
July 27, 2022 — We must address climate change to protect everything that depends on the River, including an iconic national park and its many fish and birds.
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Mangroves, a Line of Defense Against Climate Change
July 27, 2022 — Julio Montes de Oca, director of Coastal Resilience for the Americas, shares how ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ is advancing in Latin America and the Caribbean one of the priority hemispheric strategies.
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³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s 2023 Bird Budget: Federal Funding Priorities to Bring Birds Back
July 21, 2022 — In the next fiscal year, Congress must build upon recent funding success to continue investment in ecosystems and communities across the country.
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Why Did the Siskin Cross the Continent?
July 21, 2022 — A bird banded in Maryland two years ago turned up this spring in British Columbia, highlighting the nomadic lifestyle of one finch species.
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The 2022 ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Photography Awards: Top 100
July 13, 2022 — Moments of delight and awe abound in this collection of standout bird photography. Scroll through and learn the story behind each shot.
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This Tiny Desert Raptor Could Soon Regain Federal Protection
July 12, 2022 — But with developers and state wildlife managers opposed to a threatened listing even as its habitat disappears, the Cactus Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl faces an uncertain future.
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