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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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  • 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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The 2019 ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Photography Awards: Top 100
July 18, 2019 — Prepare to be delighted by the variety of birdlife and the story behind each stunning image.
ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Photography Awards
The Female Scientist Who Discovered the Basics of Climate Science—and Was Forgotten By History
July 17, 2019 — Celebrate Eunice Foote’s 200th birthday by learning how she predicted the effect of greenhouse gases before the man who gets the credit.
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Arizonans Are Helping a Desert Warbler Expand Its Housing Options
July 16, 2019 — A DIY nest box program run by Tucson ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ provides new living quarters for Lucy's Warblers. The key, though, is to land the perfect shape.
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After Five Years, the Sagebrush Songbird Survey Ends on a High Note
July 16, 2019 — Almost 300 community scientists collected valuable data about the health of this hallowed habitat and its residents.
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Birds Are Living Proof That ‘Forever Chemicals’ Pollute Our Water Supplies
July 16, 2019 — Decades of studies show avian eggs and tissues are chock-full of widely used PFAS. Now officials are finally taking action for public health.
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Seabird Experts Turn to Algorithms to Help Keep Fishing Boats in Line
July 15, 2019 — A new machine-learning system for tracking vessel activity could provide relief for albatrosses in harm's way.
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These Knit Birds Are Helping to Move the Needle on Conservation
July 15, 2019 — Nicky Fijalkowska's quirky odes to wildlife now inspire others to protect it.
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How to Keep Your Hummingbird Feeder Free from Pests
July 15, 2019 — A few small steps can protect your nectar from bears and insects.
Bird Feeding and Care
Scientists Race to Uncover the Secrets of Madagascar’s Treasure-Filled Forests
July 15, 2019 — The rediscovery of a long-lost duck spurred the creation of two protected areas in the country. Now researchers are scouring these spots for other endemic species before it's too late.
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Get to Know the Anhinga, or ‘Snakebird’
July 15, 2019 — When unwary fish swim by, these slender waterbirds strike, impaling prey before swallowing it headfirst.
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