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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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Obama Moves to Protect 12 Million Alaskan Acres as Wilderness
January 27, 2015 — The designation would further protect the area from drilling, and provide habitat for birds.
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January 27, 2015 — The plush annual meeting in which leaders, activists, and celebrities talk big solutions over $50 hot dogs.
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January 26, 2015 — These solutions could stem emissions from food, fuel, and beyond.
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How To Begin Birding
January 25, 2015 — Like birds, but don’t know how to make the leap to becoming a birder? Here are three easy steps to get you into the field.
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Senate Admits Climate Change is Real (Kind of)
January 23, 2015 — While finally acknowledging the planet is warming, the Senate once again punted on addressing its human-made causes.
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A Very Bad Plan
January 23, 2015 — The Nicaraguan government, in league with a Chinese company, wants to dredge an 800-foot-wide canal through one of the world’s richest, most biodiverse regions, connecting the Pacific and the Caribbean. What could possibly go wrong?
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Sleeping Giants
January 22, 2015 — When glaciers melt, they release a flood of carbon that can threaten aquatic ecosystems.
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Researchers Explore Uncharted Glacial Territory
January 22, 2015 — Scientists drill deep into Antarctic ice and find that climate change could be transforming even the mightiest glaciers.
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January 22, 2015 — The oil company is arguing that dropping oil prices will make it difficult for them to pay their impending fine.
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