Welcome to the Delaware Ornithological Society

Dedicated to enjoying, protecting and studying Delaware's bird life

Update on field trips and meetings:   We will be offering a full slate of field trips for the fall.  However, we have decided, due to the current state of the pandemic, that it is not wise to gather indoors, so we will be continuing to hold monthly member meetings over Zoom until the pandemic subsides again.  The first meeting will be on Oct 20 at 7:00 pm and Kate Hackett, Executive Director of Delaware Wildlands, will be talking about Delaware Wildlands perservation and restoration efforts in Delaware.

Upcoming Events

Meetings

Field Trips

There are no upcoming events at this time.

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Help with Family Friendly Birding Locations

Do you have a favorite birding spot in Delaware, Pennsylvania, or Maryland?  The DOS Youth Birding Committee wants to know!  We are looking to organize information about the best places for families to go birding in the region, but we can't do it without your help.  Fill out the survey by clicking the button and  tell us all about where you like to go birding and the features that make it great!

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What we do

Field Trips

We run field trips throughout  the year to Delaware's birding hotspots.

Monthly Meetings

We hold monthly meetings with wide ranging topics.  

Conservation

We work to conserve critical bird habitats in partneship with other organizations and the state.  

Youth Birding

Our youth birding group and co-sponsorship of the Frontiers in Ornithology Symposium provide activities for school age birders.  

Citizen Science

From Hawk Watches to Heron Surveys, we run a number of projects studying Delaware's birds.

Bird-a-thon

Our signature fundraising event has raised money to purchase 2000 acres of critical bird habitat.  

A word from our president

“DOS welcomes anyone with an interest in Delaware's birds, from beginner to expert.  There are many activities that you can participate in and many volunteer opportunities.  Whether it is birding, conservation, science or education, there is something for everyone.  Consider joining today.”
Michael Moore, DOS President

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All members receive our email newsletter, but anyone can subscribe who wants to lean more about what DOS is doing

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DOS needs your support

DOS offers a wide range of activities and has an ambitious and multifaceted mission.  Please help with your support.

Members receive the monthly newsletter, annual journal and the Birdline rare bird alert.

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