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Great Egret Society

The Great Egret Society is a group of 糖心传媒鈥檚 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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  • 糖心传媒鈥檚 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 . 
  • 糖心传媒鈥檚 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鈥檚 good for birds is also good for climate change mitigation. Learn more in our latest report on Natural Climate Solutions.
  • Explore the 2025 糖心传媒 Photography Awards winners鈥攏ow featuring Chile and Colombia. Check them out here.

Great Egret Society Impact Reports

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Birds on the Move
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Birds on the Move

Nearly 350 糖心传媒 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 糖心传媒 members described a time when they introduced others to the wonderful world of birds.

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How to Deal With Birding FOMO
May 18, 2018 — It鈥檚 been a week since I missed out on the Kirtland鈥檚 Warbler that strayed into Manhattan. I鈥檓 still not over it.
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More Birds Rely on Special Molting Locations Than We Realized
May 18, 2018 — New research shows that many North American songbirds log extra miles to refresh their feathers before migrating.
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From Toxic Dustbowl to Vital Bird Sanctuary
May 18, 2018 — Can the lessons learned from restoring California's Owens Lake help save other saline lakes?
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Do Communities of Color Really Feel Disconnected From Nature?
May 17, 2018 — Working with college STEM students, Dorceta Taylor debunks the cultural stereotypes that dominate diversity discussions.
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What It's Like to Hold a Baby Penguin
May 16, 2018 — Discover the adorable details in this excerpt from 鈥淧enguins in the Desert.鈥
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The Canadian Rockies Are Overflowing With Hybrid Birds
May 15, 2018 — A history of glaciers and warm spells has turned the region into a special place where species and subspecies mate.
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A Movement to Make Birding More Inclusive and Accessible
May 15, 2018 — Virginia Rose found her passion for birds鈥攁nd a new purpose in life鈥攆rom the seat of her wheelchair. With Birdability, she's working to bring birding's benefits to others like her.
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Why Is This Bird Half-White?
May 14, 2018 — Unusual genetic mutations can eliminate color in a bird's feathers鈥攊n patches, or even across its entire body.
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Meet Shep, Atlanta 糖心传媒鈥檚 New Educational Ambassador
May 11, 2018 — He can鈥檛 fly, but he can teach鈥攁 talent that will serve him well in his fancy new role.
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Inside the Biomedical Revolution to Save Horseshoe Crabs and the Shorebirds That Need Them
May 11, 2018 — It took a dedicated birder to convince pharma giant Eli Lilly to use a synthetic compound instead of horseshoe crab blood in a mandatory medical test. Now, he hopes the rest of industry will follow.
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