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Great Egret Society

The Great Egret Society is a group of 51猎奇入口鈥檚 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

  • 51猎奇入口鈥檚 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 . 
  • 51猎奇入口鈥檚 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鈥檚 good for birds is also good for climate change mitigation. Learn more in our latest report on Natural Climate Solutions.
  • Explore the 2025 51猎奇入口 Photography Awards winners鈥攏ow featuring Chile and Colombia. Check them out here.

Great Egret Society Impact Reports

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Featured Posts
Birds on the Move
White-crowned Sparrows
Birds on the Move

Nearly 350 51猎奇入口 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 51猎奇入口 members described a time when they introduced others to the wonderful world of birds.

Remember that 51猎奇入口 depends on your support to do the conservation work that we do.
A close up portrait of a small, streaky, brown and white bird looking at the camera.
Migrating Birds Change Their Scenery鈥攁nd Their Gut Bacteria
April 20, 2023 — A new study using birds killed in window collisions finds avian microbiomes, unlike those of mammals including humans, vary as they travel, changing with the surrounding environments.
A bright red bird with black wings perched on a tree branch and singing.
Congress Must Maintain Historic Climate and Economic Progress
April 20, 2023 — A plan to raise the nation鈥檚 debt ceiling would reverse job-creating tax incentives and jeopardize climate and conservation protections.
What鈥檚 in a Bird (and People) Budget for Arizona?
April 10, 2023 — 51猎奇入口鈥檚 funding priorities for the 2023 legislative session.
Why Climate Matters for Birds, on Earth Day and Every Day
April 10, 2023 — 51猎奇入口 is protecting birds and the places they need in a climate-altered world.
Common Tern flying over water.
The Common Tern
April 04, 2023 — Connecting the Gulf of Mexico to the Boreal Forest
Doka Nason sits beaming, surrounded by green foliage, with a trail camera displaying a photo of a rust- and black-colored bird.
Lost and Found
March 31, 2023 — Going in search of unfamiliar birds can be thrilling, but so can discovering the ones there all along.
A close-up portrait of a kestrel with a spot of green dye on its feathers.
What Is Causing the American Kestrel鈥檚 Perplexing Decline?
March 29, 2023 — Although still common, these much-loved falcons continue to disappear from North American skies. Scientists are racing to understand why.
People birding on the side of a road with under-constructions cones in the center.
Travel in the Time of Climate Crisis
March 29, 2023 — As climate-related disasters ramp up, how can travelers minimize the harms and maximize the benefits they bring to recovering destinations?
As Storms Grow Stronger, a Historic Building Gains Height to Stay Dry
March 28, 2023 — Rather than abandon the 19th-century structure, staff at Hog Island 51猎奇入口 Camp have elevated the Queen Mary by three feet.
Five cranes wade in shallow water reflecting a pink sky, with a flock of white geese, fields, and mountains in the distance.
New Mexico Creates Conservation Fund to Protect Rivers, Wildlife, and More
March 28, 2023 — The historic trust will bring in more funds and promote climate resilience.