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SUMMARY:White Clay Creek State Park Bird Survey
DESCRIPTION:Cape May Warbler by Carolyn Holland \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJoin the survey! \n\n\n\n\n\nDelaware’s piedmont area is only 10% of the land mass\, but has the largest\, most diverse biodiversity in the state. The White Clay Creek State Park is the 4th highest ranked top birding spot in New Castle County and 49th largest Delaware area bird list by Cornell University’s eBird data base. This list is growing as more hours are spent birding the area. The purpose of this bird survey is to evaluate the avifauna potential in a systematic two-year study and add to the knowledge of the park. The survey takes 3-4 hours and covers about 3 miles. The park was originally surveyed in 1976-1977 with weekly surveys over 24 months. That data was published in the Delmarva Ornithologist. \n\n\n\n\n\nRed-tailed Hawk by Carolyn Holland\n\n\n\n\n\nPlan:Date: January 2\, 2026 – December 31\, 2027Frequency: Weekly\, alternate Thursday/SaturdayCoverage: North and South sections split by Hopkins and Pleasant Hill Roads.Data Entry: Checklists will be recorded by eBird along with weather\, observers and effort.Volunteer Hours: recorded on separate volunteer sheet.Goals:Count the total number of birds in the park over a 24-hour period weekly for 2 years.Document status and population of bird species.Locate critical areas for unusual species.Increase usage for birding activitiesMonitor volunteer hours (between 350-750 hrs./yr) \n\n\n\nCensus Dates: The dates for the weekly bird census may be modified based on the consensus of thegroup. Changes to the schedule can occur in response to weather conditions or other unforeseen factorsthat may affect census activities. \n\n\n\nCensus dates for 2026 continue as follows: \n\n\n\nThursday\, November 5Saturday\, December 12Saturday\, November 14Thursday\, December 17Thursday\, November 19Saturday\, December 26Saturday\, November 28Thursday\, December 31Thursday\, December 3 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet at the White Clay Creek State Park Carpenter Recreation Area parking lot. Entrance fee or Annual State Park Pass is required March 1 through November 30.
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/white-clay-creek-state-park-bird-survey-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge Forest Discovery Trail Walk
DESCRIPTION:Yellow-bellied Sapsucker by Carolyn Holland\n\n\n\n\n\nNow that the biting insects have disappeared it’s a perfect time to walk the forest trails of Bombay Hook.  This trip is co-sponsored with Delaware’s Sierra Club and will focus on how old farm fields and forest support our winter bird populations.  The trails are rich with sparrows\, woodpeckers\, Wild Turkey\, Wood Duck\, raptors and more.  We especially invite beginning birders to join this 2.7 mile walk on level ground.  Sturdy shoes that can handle a bit of mud are recommended.   Email Joe at jfrancismd@verizon.net for any questions.” \n\n\n\nRefuge fees are in effect – $4 per car\, or free entry with a 2026-2027 season duck stamp (or other special passes). More information on Bombay Hook NWR is available at https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Bombay_Hook/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe will meet in front of the Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge Visitor’s Center.
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/bombay-hook-national-wildlife-refuge-forest-discovery-trail-walk/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T170000
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SUMMARY:Delaware Wild Lands: Flight of the Crane
DESCRIPTION:Sandhill Crane by Carolyn Holland \n\n\n\n An evening of discovery\, from birdsong to opera.\n\n\n\nWhen: November 7 | 2:00pm to 5:00pmWhere: Delaware Wild Lands (315 Taylors Bridge Road\, Townsend\, DE 19734)Tickets: $70 \n\n\n\nFollow the link below for more information & to get tickets. \n\n\n\nhttps://www.operade.org/crane
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/delaware-wild-lands-flight-of-the-crane/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T203000
DTSTAMP:20261022T003407Z
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SUMMARY:Evening Saw-whet Owl Banding at Rushton Woods
DESCRIPTION:Northern Saw-whet Owl courtesy of Rushton Woods Preserve\n\n\n\n\n\nA visit to Rushton Woods owl banding for adults!\n\n\n\nJoin the banding crew at Rushton Woods Preserve as they work to catch and band Northern Saw-whet Owls to help researchers discover more about their amazing annual movements and unique nocturnal adaptations. Participants will learn about the research being done\, the techniques used and the value of the collected data. \n\n\n\nThis trip is limited to 20 participants\, DOS members only. Please email Carolyn at fieldtrips@dosbirds.org providing contact information to sign up for this trip or if you have any questions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n911 Delchester Road\, Newtown Square PA 19073
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/evening-saw-whet-owl-banding-at-rushton-woods-3/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T100000
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SUMMARY:Youth Birders: Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge
DESCRIPTION:Blue-winged Teal by Michael Moore \n\n\n\n\n\nThis trip is all about sharing our love of birds with friends! We are teaming up with enthusiasticyouth birder Quentin Durden for a morning of exploration and excitement at Bombay HookNational Wildlife Refuge. Instead of searching for a specific group of birds\, our goal is to enjoywhichever birds choose to join us. We’ll be bringing scopes to make sure we get great looks\, sodon’t miss out! \n\n\n\n\n\n*Annual Duck Stamp or Daily Pass required \n\n\n\nPlease RSVP to Jessica at redknotyouthbirders@gmail.com so we’ll know to expect you. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2591 Whitehall Neck Road\, Smyrna\, DE  19977
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/youth-birders-bombay-hook-national-wildlife-refuge-5/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Youth Birding
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T120000
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SUMMARY:Sea Watch with Chris Bennett & Anthony Gonzon
DESCRIPTION:Brant by Carolyn Holland \n\n\n\nJoin Anthony and Chris for a brisk birding adventure at the Indian River Inlet! \n\n\n\nTo be enjoyed at the Southside Day Use Area. Come prepared for cold conditions and the seashore wind and bring your scope if you have one. \n\n\n\nParticipants should monitor the DOS website and social media for last minute changes due to weather or other conditions. \n\n\n\nContact Carolyn at fieldtrips@dosbirds.org if you have any questions about this trip. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet at the South Inlet\, Delaware Seashore State Park parking area.
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/sea-watch-with-chris-bennett-anthony-gonzon-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T103000
DTSTAMP:20260909T111556Z
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SUMMARY:Anson B. Nixon Park with Ian Stewart ***Note change of date from 10/24***
DESCRIPTION:Purple Finch by Carolyn Holland\n\n\n\n\n\nExplore this under-birded park to see what species we might find!\n\n\n\nAnson B. Nixon park (www.ansonbnixonpark.org) is an attractive 100 acre site owned by the Kennett Area Park Authority. It contains two small lakes and a mix of woodland and dense forest with creeks. It is free to enter\, there is ample parking and the trails are good. We will search the woods and edges for late migrants\, winter visitors and residents. This well-maintained park is under-birded yet the mix of habitats holds great promise of us adding some new species to the site list!  Bring bug spray and wear appropriate shoes for walking. \n\n\n\nContact Carolyn at fieldtrips@dosbirds.org if you have any questions about this trip. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe entrance to the park is on N Walnut Street in Kennett Square. The GPS coordinates on the map below will take you to the park entrance where there is a sign at the end of the driveway. Follow the driveway and soon you will come to a good size parking lot on the right where we will meet. If this lot is full there is a spillover lot further down the driveway.
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/anson-b-nixon-park-with-ian-stewart-4/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T110000
DTSTAMP:20261016T161228Z
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SUMMARY:Alapocas Run State Park with Joe Francis
DESCRIPTION:Golden-crowned Kinglet by Carolyn Holland \n\n\n\nExplore Alapocas Woods \n\n\n\nVisit an oasis within the city of Wilmington with good successional field habitat\, mature woodlands and the Brandywine River. We will walk about 3 miles on very accessible trails. Construction along the Brandywine is completed so this should be a much more productive walk than what we have experienced in the past 2 years. Target birds include migrating warblers and thrushes\, year-round residents and arriving winter residents.  \n\n\n\nContact Joe at jfrancismd@verizon.net if you have any questions about this trip. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet at the Alapocas Ball Fields (no park entrance fee).
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/alapocas-run-state-park-with-joe-francis/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T210000
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SUMMARY:DOS November Meeting:  "Birds Up Close - Fantastic Feathers\, Form and Function" by Professor Lorna Gison\, Department of Materials Science and Engineering\, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
DESCRIPTION:Summary: Lorna Gibson’s new book\, Birds Up Close: An Engineer Explores Their Hidden Wonders\, draws on her experience as a professor of engineering at MIT and as a lifelong birder\, to describe how birds work from an engineering perspective. Feathers\, bones\, bills\, eggs\, flight: all come in for scrutiny\, sometimes at the microscopic scale\, sometimes at a more macroscopic scale. In this talk\, Lorna will share highlights from the book on how the microscopic structure of feathers gives rise to their remarkable properties. \n\n\n\nFor instance\, feathers give birds their color\, from the bright red of a male Cardinal to the iridescent reds and greens of Ruby-throated Hummingbirds. Feathers keep birds warm and dry: down provides excellent insulation against heat loss\, and water really does roll off a duck’s back. Feathers form the aerodynamic shape of the wing\, enabling flight. A Barn Owl’s flight feathers suppress sound\, allowing it to fly nearly silently\, while its ruff feathers reflect and focus sound into its ears\, enabling the owl to hunt in total darkness by sound alone. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Lorna Gibson is the Matoula S Salapatas Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at MIT and a MacVicar Faculty Fellow\, MIT’s top award for undergraduate teaching. She is a member of the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Audubon Society. She has always loved nature and getting outside to walk\, bicycle and bird. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe meeting is held IN PERSON ONLY at Delaware Museum of Nature and Science. The in person meeting is open to everyone and admission is free.  The presentation will involve looking at actual museum specimens of the birds discussed\, so cannot be live streamed.  Please come out and enjoy this unique hands on experience.
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/dos-november-meeting-birds-up-close-fantastic-feathers-form-and-function-by-professor-lorna-gison-department-of-materials-science-and-engineering-massachusetts-institute-of-technology/
LOCATION:Delaware Museum of Nature and Science\, 4840 Kennet Pike\, Greenville\, Delaware\, 19807\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T170000
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SUMMARY:Delaware Bayshore:  Pickering Beach to Port Mahon with Anthony Gonzon
DESCRIPTION:Sunset along Port Mahon Road by Chris Bennett \n\n\n\nObservation Tower at Little Creek Wildlife Area by C. Bennett\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSpend the afternoon on the Delaware Bay!\n\n\n\nThe Delaware Bay and the public lands along its shores attract a wide range of migrant and winter resident birds.  We will start the trip at the Main Tract of Little Creek Wildlife area looking for forest songbirds\, raptors and waterfowl.  We will head south from there to Pickering Beach to search for diving ducks on the bay and check the tidal flats for winter gulls.  The trip will end on the fishing pier at Port Mahon where we will scan the marsh for American Bittern\, Rough-legged Hawk and Short-eared Owls.  Conservation Access Pass required. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLesser Black-backed Gulls\,  immature & adult by C. Bennett\n\n\n\nAmerican Bittern by C. Bennett\n\n\n\nShort-eared Owl by C. Bennett\n\n\n\n\nContact Carolyn at fieldtrips@dosbirds.org if you have any questions about this trip.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet at the Hunter Education Building at Little Creek Wildlife Area\, 3018 Bay Road\, Dover\, DE 19901.
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/delaware-bayshore-pickering-beach-to-port-mahon-with-anthony-gonzon/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261219T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261219T110000
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SUMMARY:Youth Birders: Wilmington Christmas Bird Count at Alapocas Run State Park
DESCRIPTION:American Robins by Carolyn Holland\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for the 127th year of this community science project!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStarting at the Blue Ball Barn\, we will count all of the birds seen and heard to help track continent-wide trends in bird diversity and abundance.  The data collected is used by scientists working to protect bird habitats and populations. \n\n\n\nPlease RSVP to Jessica at redknotyouthbirders@gmail.com so we’ll know to expect you. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet at the Blue Ball Barn parking lot\, 1914 W Park Drive\, Wilmington DE 19803
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/youth-birders-wilmington-christmas-bird-count-at-alapocas-run-state-park/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Youth Birding
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270207T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270207T180000
DTSTAMP:20260905T222628Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Trip to Brigantine & Barnegat with Andy Ednie
DESCRIPTION:Harlequin Duck by David Lewis \n\n\n\nWinter birding in New Jersey!\n\n\n\n                     Merlin by Andy Ednie\n\n\n\nJoin Andy for an all day trip to Brigantine and Barnegat. We’ll leave from the Claymont Train Station at 6:30 am to drive to Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge. Will arrive at Forsythe around 8 am and drive the auto tour (National Wildlife Refuge pass required per car) looking for waterfowl and winter raptors. We”ll then drive an hour north to Barnegat Light on Long Beach Island to catch the afternoon sun to see Harlequin Ducks\, Eiders and Alcids. Return home by 6 pm.  \n\n\n\nIf you plan to attend contact Andy Ednie at ednieap@verizon.net. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCarpooling will be from the Claymont Train Station.
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/winter-trip-to-brigantine-barnegat-with-andy-ednie-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270221T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270221T160000
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SUMMARY:Raptors in Winter with Jim White
DESCRIPTION:Merlin by Carolyn Holland \n\n\n\n\n\nA quest for Raptors in Winter!\n\n\n\n\n\nA full day quest for raptors that may be found in our area during the winter months. We will visit several areas in Delaware and while we will include owls in our search\, no tape recordings will be used to call them in.  Bring snacks\, lunch etc. There is typically a stop around lunchtime at Wawa/Royal Farms/etc. to refuel.  Be sure to dress appropriately for extended periods of time in the mid-winter elements! \n\n\n\nRed-shouldered Hawk by Carolyn Holland\n\n\n\n\n\nBarred Owl by Shannon Modla\n\n\n\n\n\nDOS members only -This trip is limited to 14 participants. Contact Jim at hylajwhite@aol.com to register or if you have any questions about this trip. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Meet at the Route 273 Park and Ride just off Rt 1 at the intersection of Rt 273 and Rt 7.
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/raptors-in-winter-with-jim-white-3/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270228T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270228T120000
DTSTAMP:20260905T224307Z
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SUMMARY:Sea Watch II with Chris Bennett & Anthony Gonzon
DESCRIPTION:Brant by Carolyn Holland \n\n\n\nAnother chance to join Anthony and Chris for a brisk birding adventure at the Indian River Inlet! \n\n\n\nTo be enjoyed at the Southside Day Use Area. Come prepared for cold conditions and the seashore wind and bring your scope if you have one. \n\n\n\nParticipants should monitor the DOS website and social media for last minute changes due to weather or other conditions. \n\n\n\nContact Carolyn at fieldtrips@dosbirds.org if you have any questions about this trip. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet at the South Inlet\, Delaware Seashore State Park parking area.
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/sea-watch-ii-with-chris-bennett-anthony-gonzon-5/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270502T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270502T110000
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SUMMARY:First State National Historical Park - Brandywine Valley with Declan O'Neil
DESCRIPTION:Blackburnian Warbler by Declan O’Neil \n\n\n\nExplore the Brandywine Valley Tract of First State National Historical Park\, a lesser-known gem of northern New Castle County. With spring in full swing\, we’ll be looking and listening for migrating warblers on our walk along the Brandywine Creek\, in addition to vireos\, thrushes\, sparrows and anything else migration has to offer us! \n\n\n\nPlease note that these trails can be muddy at times\, so dress appropriately. \n\n\n\nContact Declan at dobirding@gmail.com if you have any questions about this trip. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet in the parking lot on Ramsey Road across from Ramsey’s Farm. There is overflow parking (if necessary) in the lot down the road on Brandywine Creek Road.
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/first-state-national-historical-park-brandywine-valley-with-declan-oneil-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270522T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270522T180000
DTSTAMP:20260522T180246Z
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SUMMARY:High Tide\, Horseshoe Crabs and Happy Hour with Anthony Gonzon
DESCRIPTION:Short-billed Dowitcher by Gregory Gough \n\n\n\nThousands of shorebirds and gulls gather here! \n\n\n\nJoin Anthony at the DuPont Nature Center (2992 Lighthouse Rd\, Milford\, DE 19963) at 2 PM to witness the rise of high tide during peak horseshoe crab spawning and shorebird migration season.  We will bird around the Nature Center then travel to Slaughter Beach for a different look at the birds and crabs.  Once our birding is done\, we will travel to Big Oyster Brewery (6152 S Rehoboth Blvd\, Milford\, DE 19963) to celebrate a day in the field. \n\n\n\nContact Carolyn at fieldtrips@dosbirds.org if you have any questions about this trip.
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/high-tide-horseshoe-crabs-and-happy-hour-with-anthony-gonzon-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270529T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270529T110000
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UID:7968-1811577600-1811588400@www.dosbirds.org
SUMMARY:Fair Hill Bobolinks with Ian Stewart
DESCRIPTION:Bobolink by Ian Stewart \n\n\n\nSee Bobolinks up close!\n\n\n\nWe will explore the rolling grasslands of Fair Hill NRMA just over the Maryland border in search of breeding Bobolinks and Meadowlarks\, then head into the woods in search of other breeding birds. Fair Hill is an excellent place to see these declining grassland birds thanks to local conservation efforts. We will then drive 5 minutes to the nature center to look for warblers and other songbirds along Big Elk Creek.  NRMA Daily Pass in effect ($5 for non-residents) so bring cash.  \n\n\n\n                   Bobolinks by Ian Stewart\n\n\n\nContact Carolyn at fieldtrips@dosbirds.org if you have any questions about this trip. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe will meet at Parking lot #3 at the intersection of Appleton Road and Black Bridge Rd (aka North Appleton Parking lot).
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/fair-hill-bobolinks-with-ian-stewart-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270717T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270717T120000
DTSTAMP:20260903T200420Z
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UID:7962-1815811200-1815825600@www.dosbirds.org
SUMMARY:49th Annual Beginner's Shorebird Field Trip!
DESCRIPTION:Shorebirds for Beginners at Bombay Hook!\n\n\n\nDelaware Ornithological Society (DOS) is sponsoring a Beginner’s Shorebird Field Trip on Saturday\, July 17th\, at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge\, Smyrna\, Delaware. This will be a Half Day trip – tailored for beginners\, and is the 49th consecutive outing for this popular field trip. “Par” is 15 species of shorebirds\, usually a challenging goal\, because arrival dates\, water levels and weather conditions all change year to year.  \n\n\n\nPectoral Sandpiper by Carolyn Holland\n\n\n\nEmphasis is on basics of shorebird identification for beginners\, although there are always several experienced birders to assist. Pace is slow – everyone should see each shorebird species satisfactorily. While this is not a photography workshop\, our slow pace allows for photographic experimentation and networking. There will be some “prizes” awarded for categories not yet determined! Drinks and snacks advised\, as well as sunscreen\, bug spray and a hat. An optional\, informal tally luncheon is usually held following the trip at a local eatery.  \n\n\n\nRefuge fees are in effect – $4 per car\, or free entry with a 2026-2027 season duck stamp (or other special passes). This would be a fine opportunity to recycle your lightly used\, expired prior season duck stamp(s) – Donate it/them to support the DOS Bird-a-Thon!  \n\n\n\nTrip leader is Bob Rufe – rrufe1@aol.com – please email Bob to let him know you’re planning to participate\, or if you have any questions.  A few “loaner” binoculars will be available\, please contact leader to request if needed.More information on Bombay Hook NWR is available at https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Bombay_Hook/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe will meet in the Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge Visitor’s Center parking lot in Smyrna\, DE at 8 a.m. and wrap up by noon.
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/49th-annual-beginners-shorebird-field-trip/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270814T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270814T110000
DTSTAMP:20260827T210136Z
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UID:7913-1818230400-1818241200@www.dosbirds.org
SUMMARY:Shorebirds at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge with Declan O'Neil
DESCRIPTION:American Avocets by Carolyn Holland \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nSemi-palmated Plover by Carolyn Holland\n\n\n\nTake a spin around the auto loop of Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge to see a diverse array of shorebirds and waders. \n\n\n\nWe will make stops at Raymond\, Shearness\, and Bear Swamp Pools to see how many species we can find gorging themselves on the mudflats as they prepare for migration. \n\n\n\nContact Declan at Declan@dosbirds.org if you have any questions about this trip. \n\n\n\nRefuge fees are in effect – $4 per car\, or free entry with a 2026-2027 season duck stamp (or other special passes). More information on Bombay Hook NWR is available at https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Bombay_Hook/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe will meet in the Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge Visitor’s Center parking lot in Smyrna\, DE at 8 am.
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/shorebirds-at-bombay-hook-national-wildlife-refuge-with-declan-oneil-3/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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