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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.

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.
A Bald Eagle flies in a blue sky.
House Budget Bill Advances with Some Fixes for Birds, but Sets us Back on Clean Energy, Conservation, and Environmental Protections
May 23, 2025
people hiking in the woods
Tidal Wave of Grassroots Support for Conservation Saves 600 Acres in Northeast Florida
May 21, 2025 — People spoke up for Florida's special places.
American Avocets wade in a shallow sea.
Water Flows for the First Time at Major Salton Sea Habitat Project
May 20, 2025 — Flooding creates 2,000 acres of habitat, reduces hazardous dust
Snowy Egret
State Investments for a Resilient Arizona
May 19, 2025 — Annual state budget needs to include funding that protects Arizona’s lands and waters
Western Kingbird
Investments in Water Resilience Helps Stretch Existing Supplies
May 16, 2025 — Tour of water projects in Tucson, Arizona demonstrates the impact funding has on the ground
Alameda Wetland
Protecting Albuquerque Area Wetlands
May 16, 2025 — ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Southwest and Albuquerque Open Space partner to conserve these critical jewels.
New Evidence Reveals Coastal Birds Need Both Stewardship and Restoration
May 14, 2025 — We can better protect birds on beaches by addressing human disturbance and habitat loss simultaneously.
New Legislation Offers Vital Support for Habitat Conservation in Cities and Towns
May 09, 2025 — Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act will spur investments in efforts to support America’s birds
Threatened and endangered birds begin nesting season on Long Island
May 07, 2025 — Piping Plovers and American Oystercatchers are already laying eggs. Our oystercatchers had some incredible wins last year and this season is looking promising.
Legislation Aims to Improve Law Credited with Saving Bird Species from Extinction
May 06, 2025 — Bill introduced this week would update the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, provide regulatory stability, and strengthen conservation efforts.