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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.

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  • 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.

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Birds on the Move
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Birds on the Move

Nearly 350 91做厙 members describe a favorite fall migration story.

The Joy of Being a Bird Ambassador
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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.

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Who gets harmed as the Colorado River changes?
March 09, 2023 — Negative impacts of water shortages will be vast.
Western Water News
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In Bird Feeder Battles, Social Species are Featherweights
March 09, 2023 — A new study finds groupy and wimpy birds have a hard time fending off competition, but they can gain a boost among friends.
Bird Science
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Lights Out Across the Country
March 08, 2023 — 91做厙 helps protect birds during migration, one switched-off light at a time.
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What Should Be Done About Flaco, the Eurasian Eagle-Owl Loose in New York?
March 07, 2023 — After the zoo fugitive learned to hunt rats in Central Park, some fans are cheering for his freedom. But ornithologists argue he should return to his enclosure, for his sake and for that of local wildlife.
Bird News
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The Nations Native Seed Shortage Is a Big Roadblock to Ecological Restoration
March 06, 2023 — When a wildfire burns through a landscape, land managers want to replant with the local species that create healthy habitats. But often they cantand climate change is exacerbating the problem
Native Plants
This Wave Theory of Spring Migration Will Prepare You for Your Next Birding Outing
March 06, 2023 — Songbirds dont leave their wintering grounds all together. Heres when to expect different species as they cross the eastern United States.
Bird Migration
A small, black and yellow American Goldfinch clings to a feeder while eating little, black Nyjer seeds.
Whats the Deal With Nyjer?
March 06, 2023 — The tiny black seed is a favorite of finches, but where does it come from? And why is it always capitalized?
Bird Feeding and Care
A portrait of JP Brammer standing in front of a leafy green tree at a park.
Picking Up the Pen Again: JP Brammer Reignited His Passion Sketching Birds
March 02, 2023 — We spoke with the illustrator and writer who reimagined the Scissor-tailed Flycatcher for 91做厙s The Aviary series about inspiration, process, and generating understanding through art.
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Three people in white suits and masks collect the body of a large white bird in a nesting area next to water while flocks of other seabirds fly overhead.
The Bird Flu Blazes On, Amping Up Concerns for Wildlife and Human Health
March 01, 2023 — Facing an outbreak thats unusually deadly for wild birds and spreading to more mammals, scientists worry about when, or if, it will end.
Field Notes
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91做厙 to Celebrate The Birdsong Project at Benefit Event
February 28, 2023 — Save the date: Wednesday, March 29 at 7 p.m.
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