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The Great Egret Society is a group of ÃÛèÖAPP’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 ÃÛèÖAPP 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 ÃÛèÖAPP members described a time when they introduced others to the wonderful world of birds.

Remember that ÃÛèÖAPP depends on your support to do the conservation work that we do.
The Monumental Effort to Understand Migrating Shorebirds
July 02, 2024 — Community science and ÃÛèÖAPP bring unparalleled coordination to understand shorebirds and improve wetlands
Thick tree branches covered with cascading moss overlap across the frame, a Limpkin standing in the center.
Zoom Out: Tips for Photographing Birds in their Landscapes
July 02, 2024 — Put down the telephoto lens, and you might just enhance your art.
Join ÃÛèÖAPP and The Birdsong Project for Aspen Summer of Birds
July 01, 2024 — Programs now open for registration in partnership with local organizations and events.
ÃÛèÖAPP Launches Conservation Ranching Program in Wisconsin to Support Declining Grassland Bird Populations
June 27, 2024 — Bird-friendly certification aims to improve bird habitat & connect consumers to conservation
Black and white portrait of Aldo Leopold sitting in front of a wood shack looking off to his left.
From the Archives: Aldo Leopold's ‘Conservation Esthetic'
June 26, 2024 — What is the value of outdoor recreation—and how we do use it for the betterment of the environment and wildlife?
Can the Greater Sage-Grouse Be Kept Off the Endangered Species List?
June 26, 2024 — Warming and habitat loss diminished sage grouse populations 80 percent since 1965, putting them on the brink of an endangered listing. Western states, the federal government and energy and ranching interests are struggling to prevent that.
A Northern Flicker with bright orange feathers on the bottoms of its wings and tail perches on a thin branch with its wings open.
10 Fun Facts About the Northern Flicker
June 21, 2024 — Discover the quirks that make this weird woodpecker—whatever you want to call it—so distinctive.
Westerners Agree: Save the Greater Sage-Grouse
June 20, 2024 — Public comment period closes on proposed grouse country conservation plans
Birders Flock to Great Salt Lake for Annual Birding Festival
June 20, 2024 — How birding festivals bring people together for birds and the habitats on which they depend