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Great Egret Society

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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Louisiana’s Most Ambitious Coastal Restoration Project Finally Takes Off
August 10, 2023 — By redirecting Mississippi River sediment, the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion will combat the state’s land-loss crisis.
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.
A bright red cardinal flies just above the snow-covered ground, against a sparkling white snow-covered background.
10 Fun Facts About the Northern Cardinal
August 07, 2023 — What’s in a name? Who knows, but this bird has a whole bunch of them.
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.
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.
Audubon’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.
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 Audubon Center and Latino Outdoors support community-centered conservation in San Antonio.
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 Audubon Photography Awards
July 18, 2023 — Marvel at the beauty and ingenuity of 14 birds that often get overlooked.
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.
An owl flies over a field of tall yellow grasses at dusk, with buildings in the background.
Western Sprawl Is Gobbling Up Grassland Habitat, Raising Risks for Short-eared Owls
July 17, 2023 — Efforts are underway to curb deaths from human hazards in this critically important part of the country for the widespread but declining raptors.