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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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Más de 150.000 acres de hábitat crítico designados para el cuclillo pico amarillo en Arizona
May 04, 2021 — Cómo ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ marcó la diferencia para una de las aves más amenazadas de Occidente
Western Water News
Great Egret. Rick Derevan/ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Photography Awards
ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Board Addresses Workplace Culture
May 03, 2021 — Work has begun to improve transparency between board and management and strengthen its governance practices.
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Lee's Ferry in the Grand Canyon. Jonathan Buford/Arizona Wilderness Brewing Company
Experimental High Spring Flows in the Grand Canyon
April 30, 2021 — Demonstrated potential for creativity in future Colorado River operations
Western Water News
Eared Grebes with chicks. Wendy Crowe/ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Photography Awards
U.S. Senators Re-Introduce Science-based Program for Unique Saline (Salt) Lake Ecosystems
April 29, 2021 — ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ science makes case for federally coordinated assessment of interconnected ecosystems essential in the arid West, supporting people and birds.
Western Water News
Birds Gave This Photojournalist Hope in the Wake of Tragedy
April 29, 2021 — For Joshua McKerrow, posting daily bird photos has provided perspective and connection as he navigates trauma and grief.
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White-faced Ibis. Warren-Martin Hern/ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Photography Awards
Land Transfer Secures Nevada Bird and Wildlife Habitat
April 29, 2021 — Long-awaited Transfer of Carson Lake and Pasture to the State of Nevada Gives Birds a Boost
Western Water News
Vanessa Miot Turns to South Florida Parks in Pursuit of Bird Photography
April 29, 2021 — While zooming in on South Florida's bird diversity, Miot connects her children with the natural world.
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Illustration: Joe Ciardiello
Ask Kenn Kaufman: Are Yellow Northern Cardinals Becoming More Common?
April 28, 2021 — Also answered in this month's column: Why are some birds such better mimics than others?
Ask Kenn!
One current project aims to use new technology to create domestic chickens with the gonads of Greater Prairie-Chickens, giving the barnyard birds the ability to produce prairie-chicken eggs. Ravi Hirekatur/ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Photography Awards
The Surprising Reason Scientists Haven't Been Able to Clone a Bird Yet
April 28, 2021 — Thanks to their eggs, avians are tremendously difficult to clone. But new technologies may provide a workaround for saving at-risk species.
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Aerial view of the Donal C. O’Brien, Jr. Sanctuary and ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Center at Pine Island in Corolla, North Carolina. Justin Cook
Putting Wetlands to Work for Disaster Recovery
April 27, 2021 — ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½'s policy platform lays out the need for natural infrastructure to protect birds and people in the face of climate change.
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