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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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On the Ground With the U.S. Navy's Albatross Adoption Agency
January 25, 2017 — Laysan Albatross stubbornly nest in the same spot year after year—even if it’s next to a U.S. Navy runway in Hawaii. This is the first of three stories about efforts to save them, one egg at a time.
News
Possible Ivory-Billed Woodpecker Footage Breathes Life Into Extinction Debate
January 25, 2017 — After searching for hundreds of hours and analyzing new evidence, a scientist has little doubt that the bird still exists. But does the jury agree?
News
As Feared, Early Reports Indicate the EPA Could Be Gutted
January 24, 2017 — An agency-wide freeze and a leaked internal memo from the new administration suggest drastic changes for the agency.
Conservation
Unwelcome by Some, the Ring-necked Pheasant Is an American Success Story
January 24, 2017 — It might not be native to the U.S., but like so many other immigrants, the bird has thrived here.
Kenn Kaufman's Notebook
How and Why Rock Pigeons Clap Their Wings
January 23, 2017 — Short-eared Owls do it, too.
Podcast
Follow These Expert Tips to Find and Photograph Owls
January 20, 2017 — With the proper preparation and plenty of patience, you can dramatically increase your chances of success.
From ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Magazine
Greater or Lesser Scaup? Here Are the Biggest Differences Between the Two
January 19, 2017 — It’s a challenging ID, but head shape can take you a long way.
ID Tips
Birdist Rule #93: Understand How Different Raptors Are Built to Hunt Their Prey
January 19, 2017 — Other than just being cool to know, it can also help you find and identify them.
The Birdist’s Rules of Birding
Bad News, People: 2016 Was Officially the Warmest Year on Record
January 18, 2017 — For the third year in a row, Earth has set a new record for its highest average temperature since 1880. And the evidence is everywhere.
News
Watch: Vice News Tonight Goes on an ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Christmas Bird Count
January 17, 2017 — On a cold and snowy morning in December, Vice braved the elements with a group of Brooklyn birders at Prospect Park.
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