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Great Egret Society

The Great Egret Society is a group of 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú’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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  • 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú’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 . 
  • 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú’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 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú 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 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú’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 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú 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 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú members described a time when they introduced others to the wonderful world of birds.

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We Need Bird-Friendly Transmission to Fight Climate Change. Getting There Will Take Collective Action.
August 09, 2023 — By working together, we can help build the transmission grid birds need.
Renewable Energy
The 14 year old Painted Bunting being held.
‘Old Man Bunting’ Nearly Breaks the Age Record for Painted Buntings
July 31, 2023 — A male Painted Bunting visited a South Carolina backyard for 14 years, making him one of the oldest birds ever documented for the species.
News
A stripy brown chicken-shaped bird with big orange eyebrows stands on the ground among dead, monochromatic sticks.
House Vote to End Lesser-Prairie Chicken Protections Ignores Clear Science
July 27, 2023 — Removing endangered species protections would put the species on a path toward extinction.
News
51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú’s 2024 Bird Budget: Federal Investments to Bring Birds Back
July 25, 2023 — In the next fiscal year, Congress must protect recent funding successes to continue investments for birds and people across the country.
News
A photo of a bird perching on a thin branch with greenery on it, clamping down with its beak on two orange and white winged bugs.
Community as a Cornerstone of Conservation
July 19, 2023 — Mitchell Lake 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Center and Latino Outdoors support community-centered conservation in San Antonio.
EDIB at 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú
A tawny female North Cardinal faces the camera, head cocked, while taking a bath, its red wings extended upward as droplets of water surround the bird and fill the frame. The water below reflects the bird’s body and the droplets.
Our Favorite Female Bird Shots From the 2023 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Photography Awards
July 18, 2023 — Marvel at the beauty and ingenuity of 14 birds that often get overlooked.
51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Photography Awards
This Art Show Captures the Magic of the World’s First Restored Seabird Colony
July 18, 2023 — An immersive exhibit in Maine transports viewers to Eastern Egg Rock, where Project Puffin began.
Coasts and Oceans
Two small owls stand next to each other on the ground, one preening the other, against an orange sky.
51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Supports New Public Lands Rule
July 12, 2023 — The draft rule from the Bureau of Land Management will balance development with conservation.
News
Let’s Be Real
July 11, 2023 — Not only do the best visuals look impressive; they also reflect what’s true.
Letter From the Editor
A life-size sculpture of Black-necked Stilts in a cracked, dried up landscape.
A Sculpture Captures the Dry Reality for Black-necked Stilts
July 11, 2023 — Artist Sarah Conti situates life-size versions of the shorebirds in a disappearing habitat.
The Aviary