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Great Egret Society

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Great Egret Society

The Great Egret Society is a group of ÌÇÐÄlogo’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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Check out our special digital content

  • ÌÇÐÄlogo’s 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 . 
  • ÌÇÐÄlogo’s 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’s good for birds is also good for climate change mitigation. Learn more in our latest report on Natural Climate Solutions.
  • Explore the 2025 ÌÇÐÄlogo Photography Awards winners—now featuring Chile and Colombia. Check them out here.

Great Egret Society Impact Reports

If you’d like to view more reports showing ÌÇÐÄlogo’s impact over the years, please visit our report hub.

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

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

Remember that ÌÇÐÄlogo depends on your support to do the conservation work that we do.
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ÌÇÐÄlogo Spotlight: Connie Sanchez Is at the Nexus of Everything
June 16, 2021 — The Bird-Friendly Buildings program manager and ÌÇÐÄlogo Mid-Atlantic’s communications coordinator reflects on her conservation journey.
Bird-Friendly Communities
After Controversy, the Duck Stamp Contest May No Longer Require Hunting Scenes
June 16, 2021 — The Biden administration signaled it wants to overturn a rule change that upset artists and fueled worries about fewer dollars for protecting habitat.
News
ÌÇÐÄlogo Statement on Manzana Wind Power Plant Permit
June 16, 2021 — ÌÇÐÄlogo pledges to monitor the development of the California site to minimize, mitigate, and avoid harm to condors.
Renewable Energy
A Drone Crash Caused Thousands of Elegant Terns to Abandon Their Nests
June 11, 2021 — California wildlife managers are hoping the birds relocated to other nesting sites. Meanwhile, they are working to ensure this doesn't happen again.
News
Greater Sage-Grouse eating sagebrush leaves. Evan Barrientos/ÌÇÐÄlogo Rockies
Cutting Trees Gives Sage-Grouse Populations a Boost, Scientists Find
June 10, 2021 — A new study in Oregon shows that removing conifers has helped the imperiled bird’s local numbers grow more quickly.
Conservation
Do Birds Hide From Predators Even From Inside an Egg?
June 10, 2021 — Before hatching, shorebird embryos sometimes vocalize to their parents. New research shows they can also quiet down when danger is near.
News
President’s Budget Confirms Support for Climate, Conservation, and Equity
June 09, 2021 — The Biden administration is proposing increased federal investments for tackling the climate crisis, rebuilding communities, and conserving birds, wildlife, and ecosystems.
News
How Birders Are Boosting Their Yard Lists While They Sleep
June 08, 2021 — Using DIY setups and free software, a growing number of community scientists are eavesdropping on nocturnal migrants flying above.
Birding
Eelgrass is the Climate-fighting Hero the Ocean Needs
June 08, 2021 — This seagrass provides carbon storage, feeding grounds for birds, and a refuge for sea life from more acidic waters.
Coasts and Oceans
Biden Puts Arctic Refuge Oil Drilling Leases on Hold, Citing Legal Flaws
June 02, 2021 — As the Interior Department launches a new environmental review, conservation groups want Congress to change the law behind the leases.
Conservation