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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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The Power of Pictures to Promote Conservation
July 05, 2018 — Photography can communicate the beauty and fragility of nature. It can also help build a movement to save it.
Letter From the Editor
Stand Up for Your Public Lands
July 05, 2018 — This summer, get outside and get organized to protect America’s national parks and monuments.
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The 2018 ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Photography Awards: Top 100
July 05, 2018 — Feast your eyes on these always exquisite, sometimes hilarious, images, and find out the backstory behind each spectacular shot.
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Is That Golden Eagle Actually a Bald Eagle?
July 03, 2018 — In its youth, our national symbol sports brown feathers on its head—making it easily confused with its rarer, golden cousin.
ID Tips
After 100 Years, Widespread Support Affirms the Migratory Bird Treaty Act
July 03, 2018 — The current administration is interpreting the bird-protection law in a wildly unpopular way. Here's what ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ is doing about it.
Advocacy
See and Hear the Ruffed Grouse's Haunting Air Drumming
July 02, 2018 — How the birds produce their unusual thrumming was a long-time mystery, solved only with the advent of wildlife cinematography.
Podcast
The 2018 ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Photography Awards Winners
July 02, 2018 — Another year, another incredible—and incredibly hard—selection of images to choose from.
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For the LGBTQ Community, Birding Can Be a Relief—and a Source of Anxiety
June 29, 2018 — LGBTQ birders are working together to make the hobby more inclusive and welcoming, while dealing with lingering challenges of acceptance.
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A Birder's Dilemma: Should You Name Your Baby After a Bird?
June 29, 2018 — As parents-to-be, The Birdist and his wife considered birdy names for their son. Here's what they decided.
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Wild Indigo, Which Connects Kids With Nature, Launches in Detroit
June 28, 2018 — Branching out from Chicago's South Side, ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Great Lakes' outdoor-education program lands in Motor City.
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