The 2012 Delaware Bird-A-Thon is almost here! This is the 6th annual event!

 Want to become a facebook fan of the Delaware Bird-A-Thon?  click here!

Quick Link:  Wilmingon Peregrine Falcon Cam

 

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The Ashland Hawk Watch is looking for a coordinator for the 2012 Fall Season.  Please see the job announcement for more information.

 

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Read about the Annual DOS Spring Roundup!  For nearly 50 years the DOS has been conducting this state-wide event, a great chance to participate in "citizen science." 

Also, remember that May is International Migratory Bird Month, so get ready for an opportunity to get in the field and participate in one of the many opportunities to bird!  get the calendar of events

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Consider joining the Delaware Nature Society for several bird-related trips that are coming up soon.  

• North Woods and Great Lakes Michigan -- See the Kirtland's Warbler in its only known nesting area.  June 6-10, 2012. Registration Deadline: May 7.
• Kiptopeke and the Virginia Barrier Islands -- Explore the far reaches of the Delmarva.  Sept. 27-29, 2012.

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The Wilmington Falcon Webcam is once more streaming live video!   

See the live camera feed (image to the left is a still shot from last season).  Read more about falcons
Visit our sister sites:  Webcam Project  |   DNREC's Web Feed

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Lights Out Wilmington!   Please support our efforts to conserve energy and help save

 vulnerable migrating birds by encouraging downtown building owners and tenants to turn off non-essential lights at night.  By eliminating non-essential interior and exterior lighting in large buildings, 

we can cut down on CO2 emissions, save money, and help protect birds.  [more]

Kestrel nest highlight: Southwestern Sussex County. This kestrel nested at a truck loading dock. See photos some cool video!

 

 

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Black Vulture Nesting Pair

DOS member Bob Bryant has established a nest-cam on a pair of local Black Vultures nesting on a dirt floor. On April 27th Bob provided selected cam shots for this photo gallery. [read more]

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The Delaware Nature Society hosts several birding programs.

Go to the Delaware Nature Society's Ashland Hawkwatch page to read about hawkwatches, and review this year's results!  Also check out the Cape Henlopen Hawkwatch!  [learn more]

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Put your stamp on...Duck Stamp, that is! Support the acquisition of migratory bird habitat by buying a Duck Stamp.  Proceeds go toward the purchase of land by the USFWS for the National Wildlife Refuge system.  It is also your pass to all lands in the NWR system!  Go to www.fws.gov/duckstamps for more information.