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Great Egret Society

The Great Egret Society is a group of 探花精选鈥檚 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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  • 探花精选鈥檚 Birds and Offshore Wind: Developing the Offshore Wind that Birds Need. You can view a recording of .
  • The Magic of Migration at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, with Sanctuary Director Keith Laakkonen. Watch a recording of . 
  • 探花精选's Habitat Gardening for Birds webinar (MidAtlantic). Watch a recording of .

Great Egret Society Impact Reports

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Birds on the Move
White-crowned Sparrows
Birds on the Move

Nearly 350 探花精选 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 探花精选 members described a time when they introduced others to the wonderful world of birds.

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Protecting the Roadless Rule Safeguards More Than Just Forests
September 10, 2025 — Why preserving more than two decades of conservation is sound policy
Public Lands
A flock of dowitchers flying over a wetland.
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Western Water
The World Can鈥檛 Wait: Climate Targets Must Match the Urgency of the Moment
September 09, 2025 — As nations prepare their 2035 commitments, 探花精选 urges bold, science-aligned actions to protect our planet for birds, people and our communities
Policy & Advocacy
Why Preserving the Endangerment Finding Matters for Birds, People, and Local Economies
September 02, 2025 — Federal, science-based rule states that limiting greenhouse gas emissions is key to protecting the health of communities and ecosystems.
Advocacy
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Birders and Scientists Unite for a Celebration of Saline Lakes Across the Hemisphere
August 25, 2025 — Mono Basin Bird Chautauqua sheds light on the state of saline lakes and partners' conservation efforts
Western Water News
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Twenty Years Later: How Hurricane Katrina Changed the Coast鈥擜nd the Birds That Call It Home
August 18, 2025 — Meet some of the leaders driving Gulf restoration in Louisiana and Mississippi.
Coasts and Oceans
A pile of rubble and a destroyed house at night.
Rethinking Disaster Response for a More Resilient Future
August 15, 2025 — FEMA reforms must take a smarter, fairer approach that includes nature-based solutions.
Coasts and Oceans
Building Resilience in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina
August 15, 2025 — Twenty years later, restoration and recovery continue in this vulnerable coastal city.
Coasts and Oceans
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The River is Drying in Albuquerque, New Mexico
August 06, 2025 — Notes from the Rio Grande
Western Water
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Brian Nesvik Brings Decades of Hands-On Experience to Lead the Fish and Wildlife Service
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