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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.
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Birds on the Move
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Birds on the Move

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

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Sounds That Matter: How Passive Acoustic Monitoring Transforms Science and Benefits the Community
January 31, 2025 — Three local partners of the Conserva Aves initiative in Colombia are implementing the training they received during the workshop on Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM). PAM is an effective tool for identifying the bird species that inhabit their territories, even the most elusive ones.
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探花精选 Secures $750,000 to Advance Conservation and Education Efforts
January 29, 2025
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A Pileated Woodpecker perches on a tree backlit by a golden sky.
Fix Our Forests Act Advances in Congress, Spotlighting the Growing Wildfire Risk to Forests and Communities, But Further Improvements Needed
January 28, 2025
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Two people stand next to a truck in a hilly landscape, flying a drone over a landing pad.
Follow that Bird! How Drones Are Helping Scientists Track Wildlife
January 28, 2025 — A research project to keep tabs on Sharp-tailed Grouse shows the potential benefits of a promising but elusive technology.
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Close up portrait of a crow with its beak wide open.
Long Overlooked and Understudied, the Fish Crow Is Worth Your Attention
January 27, 2025 — If you haven鈥檛 given these corvids much thought, you鈥檙e not alone鈥攂ut you鈥檙e also missing out.
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A person looks up at a hummingbird perched on a wire in a mesh enclosure.
A New Documentary About a Hummingbird Rehabber Peeks At Life on a Different Scale
January 23, 2025 — Terry Masear鈥檚 dedication to nursing hummingbirds back to health offers tidbits of wisdom about practicing empathy and living each moment to the fullest.
Movies & TV
Ninth Circuit Upholds Decision in Favor of Greater Sage-grouse Habitat
January 17, 2025 — Greater Sage-Grouse in the news again as court invalidates oil and gas leasing in essential habitat
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A tern holding a fish in its beak flies down toward another tern standing on driftwood with its beak open.
Responsible Offshore Wind Development is a Clear Win for Birds, the U.S. Economy, and our Climate
January 17, 2025 — 探花精选's report shares how offshore wind can be balanced with the needs of communities and wildlife.
Renewable Energy
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Legislative Session Begins in Arizona
January 16, 2025 — 探花精选 Southwest urges bipartisan solutions for rural groundwater management, needed investments to protect Arizona's lands and waters
Western Water News
What the 探花精选 Photography Awards Expansion to Chile and Colombia Means for 探花精选
January 15, 2025 — The contest will showcase stunning imagery and a broader international scope.
探花精选 Photography Awards