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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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Stumbling Toward 鈥淒ay Zero鈥 on the Colorado River
April 22, 2022 — Urgent action needed from seven states and feds to avoid water crisis.
Western Water News
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April 21, 2022 — Our deep relationship with the trees of the Boreal Forest.
Boreal Forests
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April 21, 2022 — Typically a threat to mainly domestic poultry, the virus has infected and killed an unprecedented number of wild birds, worrying experts.
Conservation News
Building a Resilient Arizona by Investing in the State鈥檚 Natural Resources
April 20, 2022 — 探花精选鈥檚 state budget priorities for the 2022 legislative session
Western Water News
When Creeping On Cuckoos Leads to a Potential Career
April 20, 2022 — Sonoran 探花精选 collaborated with campus chapter Sun Devil 探花精选 members to count cuckoos and gain valuable field survey experience.
探花精选 On Campus
Federal Funding Provides Some Wins for Water Conservation and Birds in the West
April 14, 2022 — While many programs received increases, more funding is needed to address climate change and prolonged drought.
Western Water News
Left photo shows a close-up of a hand holding a bird with a yellow head, striped wings, and white belly. On the right, a hand holds a bird with a black-capped head and a black-and-white body.
This Pioneering Collaboration Will Open a New Window Into Bird Migration
April 14, 2022 — Pooling research from numerous international partners, 探花精选's Migratory Bird Initiative promises to paint the fullest picture yet of the awe-inspiring phenomenon.
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A close-up image shows a Yellow Warbler鈥檚 feather in great detail: yellow barbs photographed against a black background, with a brownish shaft running through the center of the feather.
The Bird Genoscape Project Aims to Unlock the Secrets in Birds鈥 Feathers
April 14, 2022 — Recent breakthroughs have allowed researchers from across the Western Hemisphere to begin building a DNA library filled with insights about where birds migrate and their resilience to mounting pressures.
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