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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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Audubon Spotlight: Gabriella Sotelo Finds the Missing Pieces
February 10, 2022 — A chance encounter with a sea creature far from home led Sotelo to focus her journalism career on conservation and environmental justice.
Master Falconer Rodney Stotts Extols the 'Healing Power of Wildlife'
February 09, 2022 — Stotts' new memoir details his unlikely journey to the ancient art. Now, his dream is to inspire more people like him to discover a love for raptors.
A Court Ruling Could Clear the Way for Biden to Confront Oil and Gas
February 09, 2022 — Citing climate change, a judge threw out the largest sale of drilling rights in U.S. history, raising questions about the legal basis for future leasing.
Audubon's Julie Hill-Gabriel Testifies Before U.S. House on Climate Resilience and Ecosystem Restoration
February 08, 2022 — "We must act now – and quickly – to enact climate solutions for birds and people."
Many Birds Are Shrinking and Growing Longer Wings as the World Warms. Why?
February 07, 2022 — A growing body of research suggests a warming world could mean smaller birds with longer wings, but nothing about the findings is settled.
As Threats to Chile’s Birds Grow, a New Strategy Promises Stronger Protections
February 04, 2022 — Advocates are optimistic that the just-launched bird conservation framework will catch on throughout Latin America.
Lead Bullets Are Stunting the Bald Eagle's Recovery
February 03, 2022 — A new study found a hidden decline in population growth for eagles in the northeastern U.S. due to lead ammunition.
A Magnetic ‘Stop Sign’ Tells These Birds Where to Nest
January 27, 2022 — Nearly eight decades of banding data help dissect how songbirds return to the same breeding territory year after year.
Love the Hit Game Wordle? Try BRDL, a Bird-Inspired Spinoff
January 27, 2022 — The daily word quiz that has taken the internet by storm now has a version for birders. Just make sure you know your banding codes.
Audubon and Partners Take Lake Abert Issues Straight to Oregon Governor
January 25, 2022 — Critically low water levels require action from state.