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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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The Fastest-Ever Tour of the Audubon Mural Project in Harlem
November 03, 2021 — A recent 5K art run introduced people to birds and the threats they face due to climate change.
Audubon Spotlight: Gloria Lentijo Wants You to Visit Colombia
November 02, 2021 — From bird-friendly coffee to birding trails across the country, Lentijo spent years focused on the cultural importance of land stewardship.
Vermont Hay Season Is Shifting Earlier, But Nesting Birds Are Staying Put
November 01, 2021 — Because of warming temperatures, farmers harvest hay earlier in the year than they did two decades ago, placing songbird nests in balers' paths.
Water Shortages Are Shrinking Great Salt Lake and Killing Off Its ‘Corals’
October 29, 2021 — Reef-like structures called microbialites, exposed by receding waters, are dying en masse, raising concern for millions of birds that rely on them.
Great-Tailed Grackles’ Googly Eyes Offer a New Glimpse Into Bird Vision
October 28, 2021 — They're the first bird species known to look at two objects simultaneously.
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Boreal Forest Offers Hope in the Face of Climate & Biodiversity Crises
October 28, 2021 — As the world’s leaders meet at COP26, we consider the role of places like the Boreal Forest of Canada.
With Time Running Out, Environmentalists File Lawsuit to Save Illinois Prairie
October 27, 2021 — An airport expansion planned for November 1 threatens to destroy a rare remnant prairie home to imperiled plants and wildlife.
New Data-driven Species Mapping Makes More Accurate Range Maps
October 26, 2021 — Data-driven methods are rapidly changing how mapping species is done. New perspectives are shared in a recent research article, coauthored by Audubon Americas leading scientist, Jorge Velásquez-Tibatá.
This Field Guide Aims to Change Your Mind About Pigeons
October 26, 2021 — Cartoonist and author Rosemary Mosco shines a witty and compassionate spotlight on what she calls “the world's most misunderstood bird.”
Bringing the Issue of Declining Groundwater to the Surface
October 25, 2021 — Webinar series elevates dialogue on one of Arizona’s most precious resources