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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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Despite a Pledge to Ban It, Oil and Gas Permitting Is Up Under Biden
August 12, 2021 — Legal and political realities seem to have tempered the administration’s ambitions for ending fossil fuel extraction on federal lands.
Sy Montgomery's Latest Book Celebrates the Fragility and Power of Hummingbirds
August 10, 2021 — In "The Hummingbirds’ Gift," the odds are stacked against two orphaned chicks and their caretakers.
Infrastructure Bill Provides Important Environmental Provisions, But Leaves More Work To Do
August 10, 2021 — We will continue to work with Congress to strive for environmental justice and a zero-carbon future, filling in the gaps left by this important first step.
With Protections Restored for Alaska's Tongass, What's Next?
August 09, 2021 — The Biden administration's plans for the old-growth forest and the region's economy have tribal leaders cautiously optimistic.
Fox Sparrow
How Listening to Birds Can Protect the Seal River Watershed
August 09, 2021 — Audubon and the Seal River Watershed Alliance, an Indigenous non-profit coalition, have worked together to record the sounds of a critical bird breeding area.
Pesticide Spraying in the West Targets a Food Source for Declining Birds
August 06, 2021 — As swarms of grasshoppers chew through grasslands, environmentalists worry chemical pest controls hold unintended consequences for wildlife.
A Decisive Victory for the Most Important Coastal Law You’ve Never Heard of
August 06, 2021 — Audubon won a lawsuit to prevent sand mining on protected beaches and plans to expand this powerful policy.
Emperor Penguins Proposed for Listing Under Endangered Species Act
August 04, 2021 — The Antarctic seabirds may qualify as a ‘threatened’ species due to climate change. But without reducing carbon emissions, can the listing help them?
It's Time to Redefine 'Birding'
August 02, 2021 — Anyone who enjoys birds—wherever, however—should be able to call themselves a birder.
Ask Kenn: Egret, Ibis, Flamingo, Heron, Stork—What's the Difference?
July 30, 2021 — Wading birds may appear similar, but looks can often be deceiving, explains Kenn Kaufman in this month's Ask Kenn!