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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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  • 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.
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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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