Field Trips

Delmarva Ornithological Society
2009-2010 Field Trip Schedule
Field Trip Chair: Eric Braun
  • Please feel free to contact trip leaders if you have any questions.
  • Half Day trips usually end by lunch.
  • Field trips are without charge, however an "" indicates permits or admission fees may be required.
  • All members and guests are welcome.
  • Participation is at your own risk.
  • Please help our leaders and our environment by arranging car pools.
  • Please note that several trips are for DOS members only.
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 TITLE/ DESTINATIONLEADERMEETING TIME AND PLACEDESCRIPTION
 
October
Wednesday, 21 Oct 2009Hawk MountainSally O'byrneTri State Mall parking lot in front of K-Mart 7:30amBring a bag lunch and a pad to sit on. Full day trip with a possible stop to Cabela's if the birds are slow.
November
Sunday, 8 Nov 2009Silver Run Wildlife Area & Baxter TractAnthony GonzonAugustine Beach, Route 9, 7:30am. Look for wintering passerines and raptors. Half day.
Saturday, 21 Nov 2009Gulls Survey IMike Smith 302 545-3322Fox Point State Park; Edgemoor Rd. exit from I-495, 8:00am.Look for Iceland, Glaucus and other unusual species during annual gull census at Cherry Island Landfill. Dress for cold weather and high winds. Half Day.
December
Sunday, 20 Dec 2009Annual Christmas Bird CountsJim WhiteSee flyer for detailsGet out of the mall and into the field! Enjoy birding and contribute to over 100 years of wintering bird records.
January, 2010
Saturday, 9 Jan 2010List Head StartFrank RohrbacherBoyds Corner Park and Ride, Routes 13 and 301, 7:30am.Get an early start on your 2007 list. Various Delaware sites. Full day.
Saturday, 23 Jan 2010Gulls Survey II Mike Smith 302 545-3322Fox Point State Park; Edgemoor Rd. exit from I-495, 8:00am.Look for Iceland, Glaucus and other unusual species during annual gull census at Cherry Island Landfill. Dress for cold weather and high winds. Half Day.
February
Sunday, 7 Feb 2010Owl TripJim White. Must call Jim if you are attending. (652-1952). Space is limited.Meet at New castle County Airport. Reservations required. DOS Members only. Trip will go from 8:00am to 7:00 pmSeven species of owl may be seen and/or heard in a single full day. Bring lunch.
March
Saturday, 6 Mar 2010Chesapeake FarmsClyde Roberts and Jim WhiteChesapeake Farms headquarters, 8:15am. more infoNumerous migrating ducks. Sharpen your Bald Eagle ID skills. Includes Chesapeake Farms in the am and Eastern Neck NWR in the pm. Half or full day, your choice.
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Sunday, 7 Mar 2010Delaware Waterfowl Trip
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Anthony GonzonBoyds Corner Park and Ride, Routs 13 and 301 opposite Wawa, 7:00am.
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Search for as many species of wintering waterfowl as possible. Trip destinations will depend on bird location and numbers, and will be determined by leader the day of the trip. Full day.
Saturday, 13 Mar 2010Stone Harbor/ Avalon NJBill StewartMike's Famous Harley Davidson prior to the Delaware Memorial Bridge. Carpooling available after 7:00 amVisit one of the best wintering waterfowl staging areas in our region. Plus search for early arriving shorebirds including Piping Plover, American Oystercatcher and possibly Snowy Owl. Pack a lunch, we will bird until 2:00pm.
Saturday, 20 Mar 2010Gulls Survey IIIMike Smith 302 545-3322Fox Point State Park; Edgemoor Rd. exit from I-495, 8:00am.Look for Iceland, Glaucus and other unusual species during annual gull census at Cherry Island Landfill. Dress for cold weather and high winds. Half Day.
April
Saturday, 17 Apr 2010Lum's PondBob StrahornGlascow High School parking lot 7:30 amLook for early breedind and migrating passerines. Half day.
Sunday, 18 Apr 2010Middle Run Natural AreaDerek StonerMiddle Run parking lot off of Possum Hollow Rd. 8:00amExplore Middle Run in search of early spring migrants including Louisianna Waterthrush, White-eyed Vireo and Blue-gray Gnatcatcher. Half Day.
Sunday, 25 Apr 2010Nanticoke WatershedAnthony Gonzon & Eric BraunBoyds Corner Park and Ride, Routs 13 and 301 opposite Wawa, 6:00am.Spring migrants; trip will include Redden SF, Trap Pond, Phillip's Landing. Bring bag lunch, boots, and bug spray. Full day.
Friday, 30 Apr 2010Rail Trip (note unusual time)Andy EdnieBoyds Corner Park and Ride, Routes 13 and 301 opposite Wawa, 10:00pmA three-hour Rail bonanza (in the middle of the night) targeting 7 species. Bring long boots.
May
Saturday, 8 May 2010Spring Round-upJohn JanowskiSee Flyer for detailsState of Delaware spring migration bird census. Great way to learn bird identification by sight and song!
Tuesday, 11 May 2010Alapocas WoodsSally O'byrneMeet at Blue Ball Barn parking lot at 7:00am Bird-a-thon weekAn oasis within the city of Wilmington with good successional field habitat, mature woodlands, and the Brandywine river. Target birds include migrating warblers and thrushes. Half day. Park fees in affect.
June
Saturday, 5 Jun 2010Dragon Run Canoe/Kayak Adventure 7:30 start Half DaySally O'byrne Contact Sally O'Byrne for details at salobyrne@gmail.comGreat freshwater marsh near Delaware City with abundant little blue heron, yellow warbler and marsh wren. Target bird = Least Bittern
Saturday, 19 Jun 2010Delaware Breeding Bird Atlas field trip at a location to be decided.Joe SebastianiContact Joe Sebastiani at (302)345-1563 or at if you are planning to attend.Help the effort to finish the DE Breeding Bird Atlas as we visit a block that has not yet been surveyed. Learn the techniques involved in atlassing breeding birds. Full day. Mike Smith 302-478-5918
July
Saturday, 24 Jul 2010Delaware ShorebirdsBob RufeNew Castle County Airport, 7am or Bombay Hook NWR headquarters, 8am. Entrance fees in effect.Expect a few rarities. Bring bug spray and a hat. Half day.
August
Saturday, 14 Aug 2010More Delaware ShorebirdsFrank RohrbacherBombay Hook NWR headquarters, 7:30am. Entrance fees in effect.Beginner's trip. Expect a few rarities. Bring bug spray and a hat. Half day.
Saturday, 21 Aug 2010Shorebird ID Workshop, Bombay Hook NWRAndy Urquhart & Eric BraunReservations required. Call Andy at (302-239-2471) before August 19. Learn a system to ID shorebirds based on size, structure, habits, and plumage. Half day trip includes both classroom and field work.
September
Sunday, 5 Sep 2010Fall Migrants at White Clay Creek State ParkEric Braun & Anthony GonzonChambers House Nature Center. Creek Rd. North of Hopkins Rd. 8:00 amThis is a great time of year for warblers and other fall migrants along White Clay Creek. Park entrance fee is in effect. Half Day.
Wednesday, 8 Sep 2010Ashland Nature CenterJim WhiteNature center, Brackenville and Barley Mill Roads, 7:30amLook for warblers and other neotropical migrants along the Red Clay Creek. Half day.
Saturday, 11 Sep 2010Cape May MigrantsDerek StonerHigbee Beach, small lot on left before main lot, 6:45amVisit Higbee Beach, the Beanery, The Meadows, and Cape May State Park for migrant songbirds, shorebirds and raptors.Expect some rarities. Full day.