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The Great Egret Society is a group of Audubon’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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Birds on the Move
White-crowned Sparrows
Birds on the Move

Nearly 350 Audubon 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 Audubon members described a time when they introduced others to the wonderful world of birds.

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A Bestselling but Nearly Forgotten Writer's Life Offers Lessons for the Winter Ahead
December 17, 2020 — Homebound by illness and grief, Ada Clapham Govan found healing and a new direction by observing her backyard birds.
How Researchers Hope to Save the Florida Scrub-Jay From an Inbreeding Crisis
December 17, 2020 — Human development has caused the bird's gene pool to shrink. An ambitious experiment to relocate scrub-jay families could bring reprieve, while also pointing the way to preserving other threatened species.
An Innovative Effort to Return Loons to Massachusetts Hits a Major Milestone
December 17, 2020 — New recovery techniques have helped the iconic waterbirds nest in the state's glacial lakes for the first time in more than a century.
Brown-Headed Nuthatches Are Back in the Ozarks for the First Time in a Century
December 17, 2020 — An effort to restore the region's historic woodlands is showing signs of success. Now conservationists hope to reestablish the long-gone songbirds.
Atlantic Fishery Commission Misses the Mark on Menhaden
December 16, 2020 — A new decision by an Atlantic Coast fishing regulator may put coastal birds like Ospreys at risk of not having enough to eat.
New Perils Threaten to Destroy an Embattled Desert Haven for Birds
December 16, 2020 — Advocates have long fended off proposals that would deplete Arizona's San Pedro River, but today's threats add up to a daunting challenge.
Study: Starvation and a Freak Snow Storm Caused the Southwest's Mass Bird Die-Off
December 16, 2020 — A record death event during fall migration sent experts scurrying for an explanation. In the lab results, they see a common factor: climate change.
What Is Killing Wisconsin's Bald Eagles?
December 16, 2020 — For 25 years researchers struggled to find the culprit behind a mysterious illness plaguing eagles around the Wisconsin River. Finally, a clue emerges.
We Have Work to Do
December 15, 2020 — There's no time to lose, so let’s move into 2021 with the energy and will to lift up all people and make the world better for birds.
Reimagining the Canada Goose
December 15, 2020 — Illustrating this familiar bird was part of artist Luke Swinson's exploration of his Indigenous roots.