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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.

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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
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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.

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Investing in Arizona’s Water Infrastructure
September 03, 2026 — Tour in the White Mountains of Eastern Arizona highlights how water funding hits the ground and helps both rural communities and watersheds
SOUTHWEST Western Water
What Migratory Birds Tell Us About the Health of the Mississippi River
September 03, 2026 — This World Migratory Bird Day, discover how restoring wetlands and river habitats supports more than 350 bird species while building resilience for people.
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Audubon Announces 2026 Audubon Photography Awards Winners
September 02, 2026 — Grand Prize winners receive $5,000 and a voyage with HX Expeditions.
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A Mountain Bluebird about to land in a green field
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SOUTHWEST News
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September 01, 2026 — Audubon and partners release water into the river and will study bosque response.
SOUTHWEST Western Water
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Pronghorn
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August 15, 2026 — Sign-up today to learn about our latest group of future conservation leaders!
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August 14, 2026 — The SunZia project shows that clean energy and conservation can go hand in hand.
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A Dusky Grouse perches on a wooden fence in front of a beautiful mountainous landscape.
Love Our Public Lands? That Means Maintaining Them
August 06, 2026 — Bills prioritizing upkeep at national parks, national monuments and other federal lands are making their way through Congress.
Public Lands
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A Well-Connected Western Grid Benefits Birds and Communities
July 31, 2026 — Governors from 11 western states signed a bipartisan agreement to strengthen interregional transmission planning.
Birds and Clean Energy