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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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Why Photographers Should Reconsider Using Playback in the Field
January 25, 2022 — Playing audio clips of songs and calls is a common tool for getting better shots, but it can also be detrimental to birds and their chicks.
Audubon's Aurelio Ramos Sees the World Through Birds
January 25, 2022 — Ramos, the senior vice president of Audubon Americas, talks about the future of hemisphere conservation.
Jessica Hernandez on Why Western Environmentalism Won’t Save Us
January 24, 2022 — The Indigenous scientist's new book models a holistic approach to conservation that centers Indigenous worldviews.
Critics Say Biden Must Do More to Keep Arctic Oil in the Ground
January 24, 2022 — A new plan would protect a major bird-breeding hotspot but maintain industry access to billions of barrels of Alaskan crude.
Climate Change or Habitat Loss? New Study Weighs Which Influences Birds More
January 21, 2022 — Ninety years of Christmas Bird Count data tease apart the effects of habitat loss and warming temperatures on winter bird distributions.
Race against Climate Change and Water Stress in Colorado
January 20, 2022 — Water Priorities for 2022 Legislative Session.
Utah 2022 Legislative Session Kicks Off Today—and It Should Be a Big Year for Water Policy
January 18, 2022 — First Great Salt Lake Summit brings momentum for 2022 legislative session.
The ‘Big Boom Theory’ That Could Help Conserve Common Nighthawks
January 14, 2022 — New research confirms that males’ wing-boom sound marks hard-to-find nesting sites—a boon for efforts to save these mysterious, declining birds.
How You Can Help Make Birding More Welcoming and Inclusive
January 14, 2022 — It's easy to create a friendly and encouraging birding community when you keep these pointers in mind.
Audubon Spotlight: Bethany Chan, A Designer for Others
January 13, 2022 — Chan draws from the triumphs—and struggles—of building a global design cohort to create essential materials for Audubon’s conservation work.