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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
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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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̽»¨¾«Ñ¡'s Birds and Climate Change Report
February 01, 2015 — Shrinking and shifting ranges could imperil nearly half of U.S. birds within this century.
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Lesser Prairie Chicken
The Lesser Prairie-Chicken Dodges a Bullet
January 30, 2015 — An attempt to delist the Lesser Prairie-Chicken from the Endangered Species Act failed to pass in the Senate.
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Welcome to the New ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡.org
January 30, 2015 — Here's a guide to our site's brand-new features
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Day 29: Spying Exotic Hummingbirds in Brazil
January 30, 2015 — Hummers flock to a feeder that goes through up to 10 pounds of sugar daily.
Birding Without Borders
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Day 28: Hunting the Buff-throated Purpletuft
January 30, 2015 — Sometimes you just have to get ice cream instead.
Birding Without Borders
Mind the (Climate) Gap
January 29, 2015 — A new survey from the Pew Research Center shows a stark contrast in how scientists and the public see climate change.
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Day 27: Headed to Ilhabela
January 28, 2015 — Hot and humid conditions make birds tough to find.
Birding Without Borders
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An Atlantic Puffin Taking a Break
January 28, 2015 — Eric Bowles spots one bird making time for a little grooming.
Photo of the Day
Is Your Yard Super Gassy?
January 28, 2015 — Urban lawns aren’t quite as green as they seem.
Spring Greening
Birding Without Borders: Day 26
January 27, 2015 — Birding with a master of local birds and vocalizations.
Birding Without Borders