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Great Egret Society

The Great Egret Society is a group of ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡â€™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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  • ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡â€™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 . 
  • ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡â€™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 ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ 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 ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡â€™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 ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ 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 ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ members described a time when they introduced others to the wonderful world of birds.

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I've Seen the Many Wonders of Arctic Alaska. We Must Keep Our Protected Areas Free From Drilling.
December 04, 2019 — The administration's push to drill for oil in the Arctic Refuge and Teshekpuk Lake, places set aside explicitly to protect wildlife, puts us all at risk, biologist Jeff Fair writes.
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Emperor Penguins Are Marching to Extinction at Current Emissions Levels
December 03, 2019 — A new study once again underscores that we need to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius to save many of our most beloved bird species.
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How Black Feathers Keep Ravens Cool
December 02, 2019 — Surprisingly, lighter plumage isn't necessarily better in hotter climates.
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Wild Fact About Wild Turkeys: They Come in a Cornucopia of Colors
November 27, 2019 — Just when you thought you knew everything about America's native gobblers, a smoke-phase turkey comes to surprise you.
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It's Past Time for Bird-Friendly Wine
November 27, 2019 — A labeling program could help scientists and grape growers make vineyards better for wildlife, but for now it's sitting on the shelf.
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12 Fascinating Bird Behaviors From the 2019 ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Photography Awards
November 26, 2019 — Every year our competition attracts entries capturing rare and unusual moments in the avian world. Check out this year's highlights.
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The Wild Blue Turkey That Blew My Mind
November 26, 2019 — Appreciating the avian diversity that’s there to astound us—if only we look.
Bird Feathers and Colors
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November 26, 2019 — The top-scoring binoculars in the $200–$400 range.
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Category: Lower Mid-Range
November 26, 2019 — The top-scoring binoculars in the $400–$600 range.
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The Long, Surprising Journey of the Domestic Wild Turkey
November 25, 2019 — Hailing from Mexico, these birds traveled abroad before eventually landing back on North American shores.
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