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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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Check out our special digital content

  • ̽»¨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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Volunteers Are Keeping Track of Airport Arrivals of the Bird Kind
September 18, 2015 — Planting native grasses around airfields could be the key to helping birds and planes coexist.
News
Pigeon Portraits Reveal the City Bird’s True Beauty
September 17, 2015 — NYC photographer Andrew Garn’s photos, currently displayed in Brooklyn Bridge Park, zoom in on an underappreciated species.
Photos
John James ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡: Confused, Wrong, or Neither?
September 14, 2015 — ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ painted a bunch of birds that no one has seen since. We explore the most likely options behind the mystery birds.
Birds of America
48 Hours of Birding (and Other Things): Santa Fe, New Mexico
September 11, 2015 — Chasing western birds is yet another reason to visit the Southwest’s most beloved city.
48 Hours of Birding
How Monk Parakeets Pick Their Battles
September 10, 2015 — New research shows that these social birds use logic to choose whom to bully.
News
Five Ways You Can Help Birds in a Changing Climate
September 09, 2015 — The birds we love need our help now. Here’s what you can do.
Climate Solutions
On a Quest to Kick the Carbon Habit
September 09, 2015 — ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Society of Western Pennsylvania is using solar and wind power, green buildings, and more to take its carbon pollution down to zero.
Energy
How to Tell If a Bird Is Albino
September 09, 2015 — Not all white birds are albino, and not all albino birds are white.
Birding FAQs
Wanted: Bird Teachers, No Minimum Age Requirement
September 08, 2015 — Madison ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Society is working with local schools to empower kids as ambassadors for climate-threatened birds.
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Climate Heroes
10 Cool Facts About Climate-Threatened Birds
September 08, 2015 — How is a hummingbird like a Ferrari? Plus more weird facts.
Climate-Threatened Birds