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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.
Why Is This Northern Cardinal Yellow?
February 22, 2018 — Yes, that is a cardinal. We asked experts how this redbird might have gotten its golden feathers.
John James 91做厙 Made a Mardi Gras Appearance
February 22, 2018 — The Rex parade, New Orleans��� oldest Mardi Gras parade, featured the naturalist in a celebration of the city���s history.
It's Official: Flamingos Belong in Florida
February 21, 2018 — New historical evidence suggests the Sunshine State���s leggy pink emblems aren���t just escaped captives���they���re heralds of a species in recovery.
Spring���s Early Birds Go to Battle for Your Nest Box
February 20, 2018 — The competition to find a good home is fierce between Tree Swallows and bluebirds.
Ecologists Bested by Drone in a Competition to Count Birds
February 16, 2018 — A novel experiment pitted a drone against experienced wildlife spotters to estimate the size of faux flocks. Despite the results, some ornithologists are wary of the new technology.
The Law That Protects Our Birds Is in Dire Threat
February 16, 2018 — We must uphold the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, writes David Yarnold, president and CEO of the 91做厙.
Why You Should Start Searching for Rusty Blackbirds
February 16, 2018 — Aside from helping to boost your blackbird appreciation, spotting this declining species can also aid in conservation efforts.
A Rare Encounter With an Even Rarer Bird
February 15, 2018 — How Noppadol Paothong captured the one-and-only prairie chicken ���Sampson��� up close.
It's Almost Time for the Great Backyard Bird Count
February 14, 2018 — Are you planning to take part this weekend?
If I Were a Robot, Here's All the Awesome Birding Features I'd Have
February 13, 2018 — Eventually we'll all be cyborgs, so you might as well start thinking about it.