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Great Egret Society

The Great Egret Society is a group of 91做厙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.

Check out our special digital content

  • 91做厙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 . 
  • 91做厙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.
  • Whats good for birds is also good for climate change mitigation. Learn more in our latest report on Natural Climate Solutions.
  • Explore the 2025 91做厙 Photography Awards winnersnow featuring Chile and Colombia. Check them out here.

Great Egret Society Impact Reports

If youd like to view more reports showing 91做厙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 91做厙 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 91做厙 members described a time when they introduced others to the wonderful world of birds.

Remember that 91做厙 depends on your support to do the conservation work that we do.
Piping Plovers Nest in Chicago for the First Time in Over Half a Century
June 28, 2019 — The enterprising pair have made Montrose Beach their new home, and not even flooding will keep them from trying to build a family
Meet the Huntersand Their DogsWho Spend Spring Tracking Woodcock Chicks
June 27, 2019 — A Michigan banding program enlists off-season sportsmen and women to locate the little "timberdoodles" and gather valuable conservation data.
Female Cerulean Warblers Chirp Away at Birdsong Stereotypes
June 24, 2019 — Though females of this species aren't known to sing, that didnt stop two in Indiana from belting out new tunes.
Did Neanderthals Catch and Kill Golden Eagles for Their Feathers and Talons?
June 21, 2019 — New evidence suggests that the ancient hominids held raptors in high esteemand might have even passed that practice to us.
Saving Colombia's Forests Is Crucial to Protect Prothonotary Warblers
June 19, 2019 — A new study shows that almost the entire population winters in a region with rampant deforestationa finding that could help target conservation.
Overcrowding Might be Driving Bald Eagles to Nest on Beaches
June 18, 2019 — On the Virginia Barrier Islands, five ground nests have been found in the past six yearssomething never before seen on the East Coast.
Listen to the Elaborate Song of the Brewer's Sparrow
June 17, 2019 — A resident of the sagebrush steppe, this little bird has one mighty complicated call.
How to Get Better at Saving Oiled Birds? Lots and Lots of Practice
June 14, 2019 — During "oiled bird season" off the coast of California, International Bird Rescue learns to rehabilitate the trickiest patients.
A New Book Encourages Birding for Mental Well-Being
June 13, 2019 — Blogger and teacher Joe Harkness reflects on what prompted him to write Bird Therapy.
How the Peregrine Falcon Comeback Has Forced Dunlins to Adapt
June 10, 2019 — Since the DDT ban, the raptor's populations have boomedspurring their shorebird prey to adjust in several ways.