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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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Audubon Prepares Advocates for Upcoming Arizona Legislative Season
November 23, 2020 — Bilingual webinar presents tips and tools to advocate for conservation priorities.
In Florida's Plan to Take Over Wetland Permits, Critics See a Gift to Developers
November 23, 2020 — The state doesn't have the resources or track record to assume a major program from the federal government, environmentalists say.
A Record-breaking Year of Storms Calls for Big Investments on Our Coasts
November 23, 2020 — The Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act will restore and protect coastal areas that buffer communities and birds from climate change.
A Message from Audubon’s Board Chair Maggie Walker
November 20, 2020 — We've come a long way on this journey, but we still have a long way to go.
How the Race for a COVID-19 Vaccine Jeopardizes East Coast Shorebirds
November 20, 2020 — Vaccine production requires the blood of horseshoe crabs, whose eggs are a vital food source for several species, including Red Knots. A synthetic replacement for the blood exists, but the United States is stuck in the past.
For These Cree First Nations, Canada Geese Are Central to Cultural Revival
November 19, 2020 — In Northern Canada, Indigenous traditions surrounding the annual waterfowl hunt have stayed resilient to challenges.
New Haven’s First Native Plant Nursery Sprouts with Audubon in Action Grant
November 18, 2020 — Even amidst the pandemic, Menunkatuck Audubon Society and its partners found a way to establish New Haven’s first native plant nursery.
Josh Bellamy Started His Internship as a Student, but Left as a Teacher
November 16, 2020 — Bellamy's sights are now set on influencing the next generation of conservation leaders.
Washington's Wildfires Put the State's Sage-Grouse Population at High Risk
November 12, 2020 — The habitat destruction was so severe that biologists have recommended uplisting the species from threatened to endangered in the state.
The Tale of One Tiny Songbird Is Amplifying an Ancient Mayan Language
November 12, 2020 — How a children's book about the endangered Golden-cheeked Warbler became part of a movement to embrace Indigenous languages in Mexico.