Great Egret. Great Egret. Mary Giraulo/³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Photography Awards
Great Egret Society

Exclusive Content Library

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.

Find Out More

About the Great Egret Society Society Benefits Upcoming Events Contact Us

Most Recent Great Egret Society Content

  • Read our 
  • Dive into the 
  • Take a look at our 
  • Review our
  • Read our
  • Browse our
  • Take a look at our
  • Read our : Survival by Degrees: 389 Bird Species on the Brink
  • Dive into the
  • Learn how to create a Bird-Friendly Backyard in our
  • Review the
  • Read the
Featured Posts
Birds on the Move
White-crowned Sparrows
Birds on the Move

Nearly 350 ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ 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 ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ members described a time when they introduced others to the wonderful world of birds.

Remember that ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ depends on your support to do the conservation work that we do.
Donate
Our Blueprint for a Resilient Lower Mississippi River
March 22, 2022 — On World Water Day, ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ has identified the most important places for birds and people from Missouri to the Gulf Coast.
News
When a Battle Against an Invasive Weed Feels Like a Battle for Your Spirit
March 22, 2022 — I was feeling discouraged in life, when I began volunteering at a local park. That’s when the project’s leader, Eleanor Osgood, changed my outlook.
Essays
The Inspiring Ascent of Master Falconer Shawn Hayes
March 21, 2022 — How one determined man built his dream life with birds of prey
Profiles
How to Bring Lights Out to a City Near You
March 18, 2022 — ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ chapters across the U.S. have been instrumental in convincing cities to turn their lights out for migrating birds.
Bird-Friendly Communities
10 Fun Facts About the White-throated Sparrow
March 17, 2022 — From their viral tunes to their bizarre genetics, this backyard favorite is full of surprises.
News
These Early Nesters Get a Head Start on Breeding Season
March 17, 2022 — Not every bird species waits for spring to lay eggs and raise chicks.
Bird Nests and Breeding
Several large American White Pelicans take flight on an island, while a large group of other waterbirds congregate on the beach in the background.
A Plan to Keep Texas's Rookeries Rooted in Place
March 16, 2022 — Without action, a century of bird conservation could wash away with these small islands on the Texas coast.
Coasts and Oceans
³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Testifies in Favor of Funding for Klamath National Wildlife Refuges
March 08, 2022 — Migratory and wetland-dependent birds have already lost around 75 percent of historic wetlands.
Western Water News
The Amazon Could Soon Transition to a Dry, Savanna-like Ecosystem
March 08, 2022 — A new study shows that more than 75 percent of the rainforest is losing its ability to recover from droughts and fires—a finding with huge consequences for humans and wildlife alike.
Conservation News
The Planet Is Undergoing an Ecological Transformation, Imperiling Biodiversity Everywhere
March 04, 2022 — In a decade, 9 percent of all species worldwide could be at risk of total extinction, according to a new UN report on climate change
Climate