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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.
  • 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.

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2023 Audubon Photography Awards Open for Entries
January 11, 2023 — The North American photography and video contest is accepting entries until March 1, 2023.
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Study Identifies Areas Most Likely to Sustain Biodiversity in a Changing Climate
January 11, 2023 — Study calls for areas to be prioritized in conservation efforts like the America the Beautiful Initiative.
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For the Community, From the Community: A Conversation with Marcos Trinidad
January 10, 2023 — Trinidad—center director at Audubon Debs Park in Los Angeles—spoke with us about his roots in LA, his work making the outdoors more inclusive, and his new podcast Human/Nature.
EDIB at Audubon
Well, the West is Getting a Lot of Snow and Rain
January 05, 2023 — But conservation mindset still needed.
Western Water News
Colorado’s Houseweart Ranch Earns Bird-Friendly Habitat Certification from Audubon
January 05, 2023 — Princess Beef herd is working for grassland birds in Audubon Conservation Ranching program
Working Lands
Recently Passed Federal Funding Package Makes Investments in Natural Climate Solutions
December 23, 2022 — The Fiscal Year 2023 appropriations bill includes important wins for climate and conservation, though fails to include important legislation that would greatly benefit wildlife.
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Supporting Our Working Lands to Protect Wildlife and Store Carbon
December 23, 2022 — The Growing Climate Solutions Act will help farmers, foresters, ranchers, and other land stewards who are on the frontlines of conservation.
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How a Century-Old Winter Tradition Could Help Protect People and Birds for Another Hundred Years
December 23, 2022 — The Audubon Christmas Bird Count has generated more than 120 years’ worth of data showing how bird populations change over time.
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Partners Across Great Basin Essential to Passage of Saline Lake Ecosystems Legislation
December 20, 2022 — Continued partnerships are key to much-needed scientific attention on these unique lakes.
Western Water News
As Water Levels Plummeted to Historic Lows across the West in 2022, Urgency for Audubon to Protect People and Birds
December 19, 2022 — Facing challenges head on this year: dedicated water, dollars, and improved policies.
Western Water News