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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.

Remember that ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ depends on your support to do the conservation work that we do.
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Is New York City Tern-ing Into a Haven for Seabirds?
July 23, 2015 — A Common Tern colony is thriving in the shadow of Manhattan’s skyscrapers. Here’s the story of how it all came to be.
Conservation
Italian Street Artist to Reenact ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡â€™s Quest
July 21, 2015 — Hitnes will paint large-scale avian murals in U.S. states where ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ observed his memorable birds.
The Image Hunter
Watch a Biodegradable Chemical Clean Up Spilt Oil
July 20, 2015 — The new creation may make sucking up the toxic substance safer for the environment.
News
12 Unexpected Effects of Global Warming
July 20, 2015 — From tiny goats to more active volcanoes, here are the global warming effects you aren’t expecting.
News
Cool Off With a Bird-Inspired Cocktail
July 17, 2015 — What better way to celebrate summer than with a drink that helps raise awareness for threatened birds?
Food and Drink
Highlights: Katharine Hayhoe's Plenary Lecture at the 2015 ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Convention
July 15, 2015
Faith & Climate
How to Build a Brush Pile for Birds
July 13, 2015 — This simple backyard project offers shelter for birds in all seasons.
News
Paddling Around the World for Climate Action
July 09, 2015 — A grandfather’s fight against climate change is propelling him across the globe by way of kayak.
Climate