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Great Egret Society

The Great Egret Society is a group of 探花精选鈥檚 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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  • 探花精选鈥檚 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 . 
  • 探花精选鈥檚 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鈥檚 good for birds is also good for climate change mitigation. Learn more in our latest report on Natural Climate Solutions.
  • Explore the 2025 探花精选 Photography Awards winners鈥攏ow featuring Chile and Colombia. Check them out here.

Great Egret Society Impact Reports

If you鈥檇 like to view more reports showing 探花精选鈥檚 impact over the years, please visit our report hub.

Featured Posts
Birds on the Move
White-crowned Sparrows
Birds on the Move

Nearly 350 探花精选 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 探花精选 members described a time when they introduced others to the wonderful world of birds.

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Hear the Robin's Intricate Evening Song Slowed Down
June 18, 2018 — As dusk approaches, these thrushes get much more musical.
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To Photograph Nesting Puffins, Belly Crawl
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Hummingbird Gorgets: Jewels of the Sky
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What a Fateful Expedition to Alaska 100 Years Ago Can Teach Us Today
June 14, 2018 — In his new book "Tip of the Iceberg," Mark Adams explores glaciers, climate change, and a defining moment for turn-of-the-century conservation.
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In 鈥楢merican Animals,鈥 探花精选鈥檚 Art Is a Source of Obsession, Greed, and Infamy
June 13, 2018 — To the director and one of the real-life perpetrators of the new crime film, 鈥淏irds of America鈥 is more than just a plot point.
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A Rare Copy of 探花精选鈥檚 鈥楤irds of America鈥 Heads to Auction to Benefit Conservation
June 12, 2018 — The four-volume masterpiece could raise $8-12 million, potentially setting a record value for John James 探花精选's crowning achievement.
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The Common Nighthawk Is the Cool City Bird You鈥檝e Been Missing
June 12, 2018 — Here's how to find out if one's nesting by you鈥攁nd what to do if one isn't.
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What Decides Clutch Size?
June 11, 2018 — Most birds lay a predictable number of eggs, but why?
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Inside Birding's Most Dramatic 24 Hours
June 11, 2018 — Every May hundreds of birders crisscross New Jersey in the frenzied, exhausting, demoralizing, jubilant event that is the World Series of Birding. This year, '探花精选' reporters embedded with three of the teams.
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