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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.
  • 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 91做厙 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 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.
Is That Golden Eagle Actually a Bald Eagle?
July 03, 2018 — In its youth, our national symbol sports brown feathers on its head���making it easily confused with its rarer, golden cousin.
After 100 Years, Widespread Support Affirms the Migratory Bird Treaty Act
July 03, 2018 — The current administration is interpreting the bird-protection law in a wildly unpopular way. Here's what 91做厙 is doing about it.
See and Hear the Ruffed Grouse's Haunting Air Drumming
July 02, 2018 — How the birds produce their unusual thrumming was a long-time mystery, solved only with the advent of wildlife cinematography.
The 2018 91做厙 Photography Awards Winners
July 02, 2018 — Another year, another incredible���and incredibly hard���selection of images to choose from.
For the LGBTQ Community, Birding Can Be a Relief���and a Source of Anxiety
June 29, 2018 — LGBTQ birders are working together to make the hobby more inclusive and welcoming, while dealing with lingering challenges of acceptance.
A Birder's Dilemma: Should You Name Your Baby After a Bird?
June 29, 2018 — As parents-to-be, The Birdist and his wife considered birdy names for their son. Here's what they decided.
Wild Indigo, Which Connects Kids With Nature, Launches in Detroit
June 28, 2018 — Branching out from Chicago's South Side, 91做厙 Great Lakes' outdoor-education program lands in Motor City.
People Keep Shooting Long-Billed Curlews in Southwest Idaho
June 28, 2018 — A shot mother is the latest in a string of poaching deaths, now considered the greatest threat on what was once the species' densest nesting grounds.
What Happens When Birds Invade Stores?
June 27, 2018 — To deal with feathered squatters like doves and sparrows, businesses turn to rescue and removal experts.
Swamp Sparrows Have Been Singing the Same Tune for Centuries
June 26, 2018 — By memorizing the common local language and sifting out the rest, young sparrows choose tradition over variance.