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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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Illustration of robot hands typing on a laptop, the screen showing elements of a power plant, with a bird perched on the screen.
How the AI Boom Threatens to Short-Circuit Climate Action
December 10, 2024 — The energy-devouring technology is giving new life to fossil fuels.
Two female blackbirds in flight next to a male perched on a branch.
10 Fun Facts About the Red-winged Blackbird
December 10, 2024 — One you’ll want to remember: They really, really like their personal space.
Golden Eagle
Audubon Supports Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement
December 07, 2024 — Congress can pass historic legislation to ensure three Tribes have the water they need to sustain their homelands
A downy seabird chick sits nestled between rocks in front of a ceramic tunnel.
As the World Heats Up, Can Ceramic Nests Help Birds Stay Safe and Cool?
December 06, 2024 — Extreme heat, vicious storms, and habitat loss are adding precarity for many species. A hunk of clay and some creativity could help them remain where they are.
Our Coasts Are Stronger Than Ever Thanks to a Big Win for This Little-known Law
December 05, 2024 — The BEACH Act expands a protected chain of undeveloped coastal areas by nearly 300,000 acres.
Louisiana’s Maurepas Swamp Gets a Much-needed Revival
December 03, 2024 — The state’s latest project will restore the swamp’s role as a haven for birds and a defense against flooding.
An aerial view of an all-terrain vehicle driving through a landscape
First Nations Are On the Cusp of a Big Marine Conservation Win in Canada—and They Have Even Bigger Plans
December 02, 2024 — Indigenous communities in Ontario are leading a campaign to protect critical portions of a vast inland sea that people, migratory birds, and other wildlife all rely upon. Can they conserve the coastline and carbon-storing peatlands, too?
A gang of menacing turkeys in a city park.
When Wild Turkeys Attack: How to Survive and Thrive In a Great Gobbler World
November 22, 2024 — Just remember: Don't turn around.
People with binoculars walking in an urban park.
Science Is Revealing the Social Disparities at the Root of Urban Ecosystems
November 22, 2024 — When it comes to biodiversity, research shows not all neighborhoods are created equal. They’re defined by injustices past and present.
A chickadee covered in bright yellow pollen dust perches on a branch.
15 Brilliant Photos That Celebrate the Link Between Birds and Native Plants
November 21, 2024 — Feast your eyes on our favorite Plants for Birds entries of the 2024 Audubon Photography Awards.