Field Trips

Peregrine Falcon by Gregory Gough Join us at Herring Point! Join local experts Bruce Peterjohn and Gregory Gough at Herring Point in Cape Henlopen State Park, a premier hawk watching location where hundreds of raptors may be seen in a day. Bruce is the foremost ornithologist in Sussex County, a long-time hawk counter, and chair … Read more

Photo by Michael Moore Explore the Forest Discovery Tree Trail at Bombay Hook! The Delaware Ornithological Society is sponsoring a bird walk utilizing the newly completed Forest Discovery Tree Trail (2.7 miles) and lasting approximately 2 hours.  The walk will take place rain-or-shine unless the weather is extreme (check www.DOSBirds.org or the DOS Facebook page). Bring sturdy … Read more

Marsh along the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal seen from the Saltmarsh Spur Trail, by Chris Bennett Explore diverse habitats seeking fall migrants at Cape Henlopen! Songbirds, seabirds, shorebirds, raptors and more can be seen in Cape Henlopen State Park’s diverse habitats during fall migration.  From the Point to Herring Point and in the forests in between we will … Read more

***Please note change of date – rescheduled from October 5*** Connecticut Warbler by Declan O’Neil Explore the Brandywine Valley! Explore the exquisite Brandywine Valley tract of First State National Historical Park in search of some delightfully confusing fall warblers and sparrows.  As the morning sun first hits the trees, we’ll take a slow stroll along … Read more

Harry’s Pond in Autumn by Amy O’Neil How many species of birds visit or reside at Harry’s Pond? Come out for a seasonal stroll around Harry’s Pond and find out what makes this little retention pond such a special and fun place to visit. It’s a small oasis amidst a busy shopping center, which makes … Read more

October 11 @ 7:00 am – 3:00 pm EDT Broad-winged Hawk by Declan O’Neil Experience fall migration at Cape May! Known as “the birding Mecca,” Cape May, New Jersey has a legendary status among birders for good reason! Its location at the tip of a narrow peninsula funnels in migrating birds and provides a birding … Read more

Killdeer by Carolyn Holland Explore the UD Farm & Ecology Woods! By special permission from the University of Delaware & hosted by Blue Hen Birding, a UD student organization, here is an opportunity for non-UD affiliated birders to explore the University of Delaware Farm & Ecology Woods to observe the many species of birds that … Read more

Blue-headed Vireo by Carolyn Holland Explore this under-birded park to see what species we might find! Anson 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 … Read more

Northern Saw-whet Owl courtesy of Rushton Woods Preserve A visit to Rushton Woods owl banding for adults! Join 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. Please be aware that this is … Read more