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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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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.

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Grazing the Bar: Audubon Awarded $2.5 Million Conservation Innovation Grant from USDA
August 09, 2024 — Funding to propel grassland bird conservation on beef & dairy farms in Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin
A Red Knot walking on a rocky coast with water splashing around it.
These 5 Birds Are All Winners in the Migration Games
August 08, 2024 — The world’s best athletes impress us with their prowess at the Olympics. But have you heard about the 50,000 mile annual marathon of the Arctic Tern or the 100-mile-per hour sprint of a Whimbrel?
Reflections on Aspen Summer of Birds
August 07, 2024 — How Audubon and The Birdsong Project brought music and art to the Aspen area.
A Redpoll perches on a pink plant eating its fuzzy white flowers.
Lumping Redpolls and Splitting Seabirds: This Year's Updates to North American Bird Names
August 07, 2024 — The American Ornithological Society recently announced its checklist changes for 2024—and there’s quite a bit for birders to catch up on.
Grazing Gone Wild: Hoskin Family Farm Earns Audubon Bird-Friendly Certification
August 06, 2024 — Rotational grazing is the key component to creating a patchwork of habitat for grassland birds
Great Salt Lake Partners “Band Together” to Monitor American White Pelicans
August 02, 2024 — After 5-year hiatus, State of Utah Coordinates Gunnison Island Nesting Colony Tagging
A hummingbird hovers with its long beak in a bright pink flower.
Birds Saved Melissa Hafting in a Time of Grief. She Wants to Save Them in Return.
July 30, 2024 — In her debut book, ‘Dare to Bird,’ the photographer and ecologist shares how the beauty of the avian world helped her cope with the loss of her parents.
3 Calhoun Sisters Ranch Earns Audubon Certification for Bird-Friendly Habitat
July 29, 2024 — Herds create habitat for birds in Audubon Conservation Ranching program
How Clean Energy Can Benefit Climate, Communities, And Conservation
July 29, 2024 — Conservation groups can make sure clean energy and transmission projects are responsibly sited and operated.
Audubon Spotlight: Karina Ornelas Builds on her Time as Campus Chapter Leader
July 24, 2024 — These days Ornelas leads research on endangered marsh birds and works as a conservation outreach coordinator for San Diego Audubon Society.