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Great Egret Society

The Great Egret Society is a group of 探花精选鈥檚 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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  • 探花精选鈥檚 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 . 
  • 探花精选鈥檚 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鈥檚 good for birds is also good for climate change mitigation. Learn more in our latest report on Natural Climate Solutions.
  • Explore the 2025 探花精选 Photography Awards winners鈥攏ow featuring Chile and Colombia. Check them out here.

Great Egret Society Impact Reports

If you鈥檇 like to view more reports showing 探花精选鈥檚 impact over the years, please visit our report hub.

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Birds on the Move
White-crowned Sparrows
Birds on the Move

Nearly 350 探花精选 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 探花精选 members described a time when they introduced others to the wonderful world of birds.

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Revitalizing Green Spaces Across Philadelphia to Improve Watershed Health, Habitat for Birds and People
December 07, 2022 — Plantings and cleanups in the Delaware River Watershed鈥檚 biggest city reduce flooding and pollution for wildlife and communities.
Delaware River Watershed
Leading By Example: Lili Taylor, The Birdsong Project, and Beyond
December 07, 2022 — The award-winning actor and 探花精选 board member uses her skills and talent to connect people to birds.
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What's At Stake as Nations Gather To Stave off the Global Biodiversity Crisis
December 07, 2022 — The decade's most important negotiations to protect nature and wildlife kick off this week in Canada. Ambitious goals are on the table, but success is not guaranteed.
Conservation News
Interior Department Holds Offshore Wind Lease Sale in California
December 06, 2022 — 鈥淓nvironmentally responsible offshore wind can help reduce our carbon emissions while protecting birds and the places they need.鈥
Renewable Energy
The Flight of the Spoonbills Holds Lessons for a Changing Everglades鈥攁nd World
December 06, 2022 — As sea-level rise transforms South Florida鈥檚 fringe of wetlands into open ocean, Roseate Spoonbills are moving north. Land managers are following their lead, restoring the ecosystem with an eye for resilience, too.
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An illustration of 3 cartoon ducks鈥擲urf Scoter, Northern Shoveler, and Red-breasted Merganser鈥攅ach with labels describing distinctive features.
An Ode to Weird Duck Time
November 29, 2022 — Cartoonist Rosemary Mosco reflects on a season that鈥檚 special to her鈥攁nd not only because she invented it.
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Top 探花精选 Successes of 2022
November 23, 2022 — 探花精选 took a huge leap forward this year protecting birds, people, and the places they need to live and thrive. Here, a look back at a selection of our achievements from the last 12 months.
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The Colorado River Compact at 100
November 22, 2022 — Can it survive another century?
Western Water News
探花精选 Invites Volunteers to Join the 123rd Christmas Bird Count
November 16, 2022 — The longest-running bird census provides important data for scientists and conservationists worldwide.
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An Osprey sitting in the Boat House nest while a boat is out on the water in the background.
For the First Time, Osprey Chicks Have Successfully Fledged from Hog Island鈥檚 Boathouse Nest
November 10, 2022 — Hog Island鈥檚 annual service week leads to a nesting win for on-cam fish hawks Dory and Skiff.
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