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The Great Egret Society is a group of 糖心logo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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  • 糖心logo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 . 
  • 糖心logo鈥檚 Bird Migration Explorer webinar (MidAtlantic).  on how to use this online tool to learn more about the heroic annual journeys made by over 450 bird species, and the challenges they face along the way.
  • What鈥檚 good for birds is also good for climate change mitigation. Learn more in our latest report on Natural Climate Solutions.
  • Explore the 2025 糖心logo Photography Awards winners鈥攏ow featuring Chile and Colombia. Check them out here.

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

Nearly 350 糖心logo 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 糖心logo members described a time when they introduced others to the wonderful world of birds.

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September 21, 2020 — 糖心logo nature center staffers from across the country share advice on how to make birding more inclusive to non-English speaking communities.
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Can Painting Wind Turbine Blades Black Really Save Birds?
September 18, 2020 — A new study outlines a solution to the problem of wind turbine collisions. Experts say it鈥檚 promising, but they鈥檙e not sold just yet.
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The University of Illinois Might Make a Kingfisher Its New Mascot. It should!
September 18, 2020 — Spencer Hulsey, a former U of I student, began the campaign last year. This Monday the school's Senate will vote on the proposal.
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The Man Behind the Brilliant Winter Finch Forecast Is Passing the Torch
September 17, 2020 — Ron Pittaway might be retiring, but fear not, finch fans: His collaborator Tyler Hoar will continue the highly anticipated reports.
News
A New Study Shows What It Will Take to Reverse Biodiversity Declines
September 17, 2020 — Indigenous stewardship of land in Canada, Alaska, and beyond are key to reaching biodiversity goals.
Boreal Forests