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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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Western Water News
The Interior Least Tern's Comeback Is a Model Conservation Success
February 18, 2021 — The inland population of America’s littlest tern recently left the endangered species list. Here's how conservationists brought the birds back.
Conservation
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February 17, 2021 — An Atlanta writer says she was raped by a prominent birder late last year.
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Count the Boreal Birds That Connect Us
February 12, 2021 — The Great Backyard Bird Count will help us understand how bird populations are faring in the boreal forest, and across the globe.
Boreal Forests
Elizabeth Kolbert on How We're Trying to Change the Ways We've Changed Nature
February 11, 2021 — In 'Under a White Sky,' the acclaimed journalist explores a new frontier of human innovation: undoing the harm that we've already caused.
Books
Innovative Bill Would Promote Regenerative Ranching in California
February 10, 2021 — ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ-sponsored bill encourages ranching practices that restore grasslands and sequester carbon.
Press Room
Advancing Arizona’s Groundwater Management to Protect Our Water Supply
February 06, 2021 — Several bills before the legislature would protect people and birds.
Western Water News
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February 05, 2021 — The on-set trainer for the movie, based on an uplifting true story, reveals the challenges and joys of preparing magpies for the screen.
News
Biden Halts Trump Rule That Gutted a Landmark Bird Protection Law
February 05, 2021 — The rollback of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act was set to take effect February 8, but now the new rule is in trouble.
News
Our Newest National Park—and West Virginia's First—Is Fantastic for Birding
February 05, 2021 — Located in the southern part of the Mountain State, New River Gorge National Park is a must-visit destination for birders and adventure seekers.
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