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Great Egret Society

The Great Egret Society is a group of ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½â€™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

  • ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½â€™s 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 . 
  • ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½â€™s 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.
  • 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 ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ 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 ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½â€™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 ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ 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 ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ members described a time when they introduced others to the wonderful world of birds.

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ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ and ACC Campus Partnership Proves Climate Is Everyone’s Issue
August 06, 2020 — Hand in hand, ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ and American Conservation Coalition (ACC) Campus show how climate solutions are a unifying cause.
ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ On Campus
Birdwatching Is a Bright Spot in a Pandemic-Stricken Economy
August 06, 2020 — Sales are through the roof for seed suppliers, birdhouse builders, and small businesses helping people connect with the nature in their backyards.
COVID-19
Marine Heatwaves Can Scatter Ocean Wildlife More Than a Thousand Miles
August 05, 2020 — A new study finds that these extreme events at sea can rapidly redistribute habitats and animals, including fish and seabirds.
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A Big Day for the Little Fish that Seabirds Rely On
August 05, 2020 — A unanimous vote today recognizes the important role menhaden play for birds, fish, and other wildlife on the Atlantic Coast.
Coasts and Oceans
Arizona’s Rivers Could Face Irreparable Harm
August 05, 2020 — Working to protect waterways left behind in the wake of the White House’s Clean Water Act rollback.
Western Water News
Los Ríos de Arizona Podrían Enfrentar Daños Irreparables
August 05, 2020 — Trabajando para proteger las vías fluviales dejadas atrás a raíz de la reversión de la Ley de Agua Limpia de la Casa Blanca.
Western Water News
Remembering Toni Morrison, the Bird Whisperer
August 05, 2020 — A year after Morrison’s passing, a journalist and birder reflects on how her time with the cherished author changed her relationship with birds—and with herself.
Culture
Searching for Elusive Blakiston's Fish Owls in the Ancient Forests of Primorye
August 04, 2020 — Jonathan Slaght ventures into far-east Russia to locate the enormous raptors in this excerpt from his new book 'Owls of the Eastern Ice.'
Books
Seabirds and Fisheries Get a Virtual Lift in Congress from ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Advocates
August 03, 2020 — Grassroots members attend ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½'s annual forage fish fly-in and speak to legislators about the importance of healthy fisheries.
Coasts and Oceans
These Bird-Inspired Dance Albums Deliver Catchy Beats and Conservation Funding
August 03, 2020 — By merging his love of nature with his talents DJing, British music producer Robin Perkins is at the forefront of a new wave of electronica.
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