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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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Check out our special digital content

  • 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 Habitat Gardening for Birds webinar (MidAtlantic). Watch a recording of .

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
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.

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Turning Off Lights at Night Could Halve Bird Deaths On Chicago’s Lakeshore
July 06, 2021 — An analysis of more than 11,000 birds struck dead by a single building's windows shows turning lights off during migration makes a big difference.
Bird-friendly Buildings
1,158 Bird Species, 7,500 Miles, 1,000 Cups of Coffee and Counting: Meet the Couple Doing the First-Ever Big Year Across Colombia
July 02, 2021 — As they’ve crisscrossed the country tallying and documenting birds, photographers Niky Carrera Levy and Mauricio Ossa have also discovered hundreds of untold stories of conservation heroes.
News
Arizona Legislative Session Results in Funding for ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Priorities
July 01, 2021 — But we have a long way to go in addressing the state’s increasing water crisis, temperatures, and wildfires.
Western Water News
Ask Kenn Kaufman: Why Do Some Birds Have Such Extreme Mating Rituals?
June 30, 2021 — While certain avian pairs dance to reaffirm their bonds, it's the bird world's bachelors that perform almost unbelievably ornate displays.
Ask Kenn!
One Mosquito Bite Can Kill This Endangered Hawaiian Bird—Now Officials Face Tough Choices
June 29, 2021 — A proposal to buy time for Kiwikiu by sending some to captive facilities on the mainland draws criticism from a Native Hawaiian ornithologist.
News
New Legislation Will Protect Water Quality, Build Resilience, and Restore Bird Habitat Along the Mississippi River
June 29, 2021 — ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ joins a chorus of supporters up and down the river for this important new bill.
News
A Brief History of Avian Drag
June 29, 2021 — Birds have long inspired drag queens and played key roles in queer culture.
Culture
Avian Brood Parasites Are About to Have Their Adaptability Tested
June 28, 2021 — The future of parasitic birds, which lay their eggs in other nests, is totally dependent on their hosts' ability to adjust to climate change.
Climate
Photos Capture New Flows in Colorado River Delta
June 23, 2021 — Water delivered through the desiccated channel will benefit the environment.
Western Water News
Is the Attwater's Prairie-Chicken Starting to Make a Comeback?
June 23, 2021 — The endangered subspecies has been in trouble for two decades, but recent data suggests the bird's population is booming in the wild.
Conservation