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Learn more about Audubon's impact as a member of the Great Egret Society

Great Egret Society

The Great Egret Society is a group of Audubon’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

  • Audubon’s Birds and Offshore Wind: Developing the Offshore Wind that Birds Need. You can view a recording of the webinar here.
  • The Magic of Migration at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, with Sanctuary Director Keith Laakkonen. Watch a recording of our presentation here. 
  • Audubon’s Bird Migration Explorer webinar (MidAtlantic). Watch a recording here 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 Audubon 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 Audubon’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 Audubon 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 Audubon members described a time when they introduced others to the wonderful world of birds.

Remember that Audubon depends on your support to do the conservation work that we do.
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Women Shaping the Future of Working Lands in the Rockies
November 12, 2026 — By joining Redwing Ranch’s regenerative grazing workshop, cowgirls are building a community in Colorado, one pasture at a time
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Chapters’ Corner, November 2026
November 12, 2026 — News from local chapters in New Mexico and Arizona
Harris's Hawks sitting on branches near one another.
Harris’s Hawks: A Pack with Wings
November 12, 2026 — Birds of a feather can really stick together.
Historic Southwest Flooding Doesn't Fix the Colorado River's Problems
November 12, 2026 — Recent storms boosted reservoir levels, but not enough to change the river's long-term outlook.
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Colorado Invests in Healthy Forests, Rivers, and the Places We Love
November 06, 2026 — Proposition 137 creates new opportunities to strengthen Colorado's watersheds, conserve bird habitat, and sustain outdoor recreation for generations to come.
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Meet Julie Shapiro, Vice President of the Rockies Region
November 04, 2026 — Get to know her through a few questions about birds, conservation, and life in the Rockies.
Audubon Assessment Featured in Leading Western Water Publication
October 20, 2026 — Great Salt Lake partners and stakeholders are utilizing the report’s findings to Inform their own work
A stream runs through a burn area.
What Birds Reveal About Fire, Forests, and Resilience
October 20, 2026 — Research from Colorado shows how thoughtful forest management can support bird habitat.
Even in a Tough Water Year, Water Conservation is Making a Difference for Great Salt Lake
October 05, 2026 — Flexible partnerships are helping water continue to reach the lake despite drought.
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Bird-Friendly PHX Brings People Together to Help Birds Thrive
October 03, 2026 — Initiative encourages residents to pledge to take bird-friendly actions.