BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Delaware Ornithological Society - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Delaware Ornithological Society X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.dosbirds.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Delaware Ornithological Society REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T192500 DTSTAMP:20260414T112238 CREATED:20240924T111058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T111059Z UID:7045-1727634600-1727637900@www.dosbirds.org SUMMARY:Swift Night Out DESCRIPTION:Chimney Swifts entering 1300 Delaware Ave\, Wilmington\, DE by Carolyn Holland \n\n\n\nWatch the “Swift Tornado!”\n\n\n\nJoin Sally O’Byrne\, Walt Blackwell\, and Joe Francis at the corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and Franklin Streets in Wilmington on Sunday night\, between 6:30 and 7:25 pm\, to watch migrating Chimney Swifts.  A “Swift Night Out” is a continent-wide effort to raise awareness of these amazing birds\, whose annual migration of 6000 miles between North and South America is as impressive as any on Earth.  Come and visit the “Swift Tornado” as they plunge into their nighttime roost in a nearby chimney at sundown.  Nearly 1000 birds have been observed entering the roost in recent days; last year\, a peak count of 3000 occurred on the same date as this field trip.   \n\n\n\nIf you are not familiar with the amazing life history of Chimney Swifts\, check out this video by Chris Eberly of the Maryland Bird Conservation Partnership:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcRBcK6brLI \n\n\n\nSuch events are\, by nature\, unpredictable.  If you plan to attend\, email Joe at President@dosbirds.org so you can receive any last minute updates.  URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/swift-night-out/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dosbirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/DSC_1561-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T100000 DTSTAMP:20260414T112238 CREATED:20240825T210440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240825T210441Z UID:6992-1727596800-1727604000@www.dosbirds.org SUMMARY:Youth Birders: White Clay Creek State Park DESCRIPTION:Pine Warbler by Michael Moore \n\n\n\nOn this trip\, we will be exploring fall migration in the piedmont. We will look for migratingwarblers\, flycatchers\, thrushes\, and raptors as they move through the region on their way south totheir wintering grounds in Central and South America.*Annual parks pass 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\nMeet at the Chambers House Nature Center- 1475 Creek Road\, Newark DE 19711 URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/youth-birders-white-clay-creek-state-park-2/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Youth Birding ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dosbirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/P10_90163_190403_DC-G9.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T190000 DTSTAMP:20260414T112238 CREATED:20240907T220229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240907T220424Z UID:7024-1727458200-1727463600@www.dosbirds.org SUMMARY:Cape May with Declan O'Neil DESCRIPTION:September 28 @ 7:00 am – 3:00 pm EDT \n\n\n\n\n\nBroad-winged Hawk by Declan O’Neil \n\n\n\nExperience fall migration at Cape May!\n\n\n\nKnown 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 experience unlike any other. Join us for this special two-day trip targeting migrant songbirds and raptors! \n\n\n\nWe will begin Friday evening with a sunset stroll around South Cape May Meadows preserve followed by a group dinner and pick up again bright and early Saturday morning to see migration in action\, visiting Higbee Beach WMA\, the Northwood Center of Cape May Bird Observatory and Cape May Point State Park\, finishing up on the iconic Hawk Watch Platform.  \n\n\n\nBlack-throated Green Warbler by Declan O’Neil\n\n\n\nPlease note that participants are responsible for their own overnight accommodations if they plan to attend both days. \n\n\n\nContact Declan at Declan@dosbirds.org if you have any questions about this trip. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet at South Cape May Meadows Friday evening. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet at Higbee Beach WMA Saturday morning.  URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/cape-may-with-declan-oneil-2/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dosbirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Broad-winged-Hawk-9.20.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T110000 DTSTAMP:20260414T112238 CREATED:20240907T212631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T220350Z UID:7023-1727251200-1727262000@www.dosbirds.org SUMMARY:First State National Historic Park with Declan O'Neil DESCRIPTION:***Bring your raingear! With rain in the forecast Declan plans to go forward with this walk making it short if the rain becomes steady. *** \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConnecticut Warbler by Declan O’Neil \n\n\n\nLincoln’s Sparrow by Declan O’Neil\n\n\n\nExplore the Brandywine Valley!\n\n\n\nExplore the exquisite Brandywine Valley tract of First State National Historical Park in search of some delightfully confusing fall warblers and sparrows.  \n\n\n\nAs the morning sun first hits the trees\, we’ll take a slow stroll along the creekside trail. Afterwards\, we will cross the new bridge and loop back around through the woods.  \n\n\n\nIn addition to the usual suspects\, specialty targets seen in past seasons include Lincoln’s Sparrow and Connecticut Warbler. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTennessee Warbler by Declan O’Neil \n\n\n\n Contact Declan at Declan@dosbirds.org if you have any questions about this trip. \n\n\n\nMeet at the parking lot on Ramsey Road across from Ramsey’s Farm. There is overflow parking (if necessary) in the Smith’s Bridge parking lot down the street on Brandywine Creek Road. URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/first-state-national-historic-park-with-declan-oneil-4/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dosbirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/DOS-Connecticut-Warbler-by-Declan-ONeil.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T190000 DTSTAMP:20260414T112238 CREATED:20240730T004156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T024722Z UID:6954-1727024400-1727031600@www.dosbirds.org SUMMARY:Evening Bird Walk at the DuPont Environmental Education Center/Russell W. Peterson Refuge with Joe Francis DESCRIPTION:Common Nighthawk by David Brown \n\n\n\nExplore Delaware’s Premier Urban Wildlife Refuge!\n\n\n\nEnd the week on a positive note with a leisurely walk at the Russell W. Peterson Refuge. These walks will begin roughly 2 hours before sunset\, allowing opportunity to check out roosting waterfowl\, shorebirds\, rails\, wrens and blackbirds and perhaps spot a migrating nighthawk. Crepuscular sightings of muskrat\, beaver and river otter are possible. We will walk about two miles\, mostly on boardwalk. Beginners are welcome\, so bring a friend who is new to birding. Thanks to regular pedestrian traffic and security patrols from the Wilmington Riverfront\, this has been a safe area even after dark. \n\n\n\nFuture Dates for Walks: \n\n\n\n October 20\, 2024 4pm~6:15pm \n\n\n\n November 17\, 3pm~4:45pm \n\n\n\nMeet by the Russell Peterson statue in the parking area for the DuPont Environmental Education Center. Those interested in more information may contact Joe at jfrancismd@verizon.net. URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/evening-bird-walk-at-the-dupont-environmental-education-center-russell-w-peterson-refuge-with-joe-francis-2/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dosbirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/609076058.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T210000 DTSTAMP:20260414T112238 CREATED:20240726T171758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240831T231017Z UID:6950-1726686000-1726693200@www.dosbirds.org SUMMARY:DOS September Meeting: "Unconfusing Fall Warblers" by Michael Moore DESCRIPTION:Summary:  In his classic A Field Guide to the Birds\, Roger Tory Peterson labelled two plates “Confusing Fall Warblers” forever condemning birders to thinking these birds are nearly impossible to identify. Mike enjoys identification challenges and\, as with his previous DOS talk on Sparrow identification\, he will attempt to break down and demystify the identification of warblers in the fall. All of the regularly occurring warblers in Delaware will be covered. One of the main points is that fall warblers are more similar than not to their spring selves. Yes\, there are few confusing ones and those will be covered in detail\, but there are also many easy ones. The goal is to have you emerge from this talk with greater confidence in tackling the joys of fall warblering. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMike is a retired Biology Professor and a past president of DOS. He currently serves as the Publications Chair on the DOS Council. He started birding in middle school in Massachusetts and has had a life long passion for birds. He completed his PhD at the University of Washington on the field endocrinology of White-crowned Sparrows. After doing a postdoc at the University of Texas in Austin\, he served on the Biology Faculty at Arizona State University for 27 years\, finally moving to the University of Delaware in in 2009 where he retired after 11 years. He has been funded throughout his career by the National Science Foundation and the Nation Institutes of Health and has published nearly 100 papers in scientific journals. He also has a passion for dragonflies and serves as a Vice President for the Dragonfly Society of the Americas. URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/dos-september-meeting-unconfusing-fall-warblers-by-michael-moore/ LOCATION:Ashland Nature Center\, 3511 Barley Mill Road\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States CATEGORIES:Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dosbirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/230825_DC-G9_P13_99188-RW2_DxO_DeepPRIMEXD.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T120000 DTSTAMP:20260414T112238 CREATED:20240825T204210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T175808Z UID:6990-1726304400-1726315200@www.dosbirds.org SUMMARY:Youth Birders: Delaware Coastal Cleanup DESCRIPTION:Help make Delaware a cleaner place for the birds to live! DOS and the Red Knot Youth Birderswill spend the morning cleaning up trash along the state’s waterways and discovering the birdsthat benefit from our efforts. http://dnrec.delaware.gov/coastal-cleanup/ \n\n\n\nSpaces are limited\, so pre-registration is required! Please RSVP to Jessica at redknotyouthbirders@gmail.com. \n\n\n\nBroad Dyke Wetlands Natural Area\, 304 2nd Street\, New Castle DE 19720 URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/youth-birders-delaware-coastal-cleanup/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Youth Birding ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dosbirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/litterfreescreenshot-e1724681148959.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T120000 DTSTAMP:20260414T112238 CREATED:20240813T143038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T143039Z UID:6981-1725696000-1725710400@www.dosbirds.org SUMMARY:Little Creek Wildlife Area with Chris Bennett DESCRIPTION:Pine Warbler by Chris Bennett \n\n\n\nFind many species at Little Creek!\n\n\n\nWe will bird the main tract of Little Creek Wildlife area from the Hunter Education Building north to the Observation Tower overlooking the main impoundment.  With luck we should find migrant songbirds in the forested areas along the wildlife area road and early waterfowl\, migrating shorebirds\, wading birds\, gulls and terns in the main and west impoundments.  If time allows we will end the trip scoping the Port Mahon Impoundment for additional migrant shorebirds\, early waterfowl and other waterbirds.  We will be driving and walking on well-maintained wildlife area roads. \n\n\n\nPlease note\, a DE Conservation Access Pass is required to drive onto and park at the Little Creek Wildlife Area. \n\n\n\nMeet at the Little Creek Boat Ramp just north of the intersection of Route 9 (Bayside Drive) and South Little Creek Road. \n\n\n\nContact Carolyn at fieldtrips@dosbirds.org if you have any questions about this trip.  URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/little-creek-wildlife-area-with-chris-bennett-2/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dosbirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Augustine-pine-warbler-Chris-Bennett.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T120000 DTSTAMP:20260414T112238 CREATED:20230913T165733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T165734Z UID:6717-1721462400-1721476800@www.dosbirds.org SUMMARY:46th 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 20th\, at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge\, Smyrna\, Delaware. This will be a Half Day trip – tailored for beginners\, and is the 46th 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. Emphasis 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\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. \n\n\n\nRefuge fees are in effect – $4 per car\, or free entry with a 2023-2024 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\n American Avocets\, Short-billed Dowitchers & Semipalmated Sandpiper by Carolyn Holland URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/46th-annual-beginners-shorebird-field-trip/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dosbirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/BH-29-July-2023-at-Raymond-Pool-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T112238 CREATED:20240612T150611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T151409Z UID:6937-1719666000-1719680400@www.dosbirds.org SUMMARY:Annual DOS Picnic and Bird-a-thon Awards DESCRIPTION:Annual DOS Picnic & Bird-A-Thon Awards \n\n\n\nJune 29th; 1-5 pm at the Delaware Wildlands Headquarters \n\n\n\nFun\, friends and free food in a beautiful setting. What more could you want? Come join us the annual DOS picnic for all of the above and more. \n\n\n\nWe are happy to announce that the Annual Delaware Ornithological Society picnic with Bird-A-Thon results and awards announcements\, will be on June 29th from 1-5 pm at the Delaware Wildlands Headquarters\, Roberts Farm\, 315 Taylors Bridge Rd\, Townsend\, DE 19734 (map below). We are\, once again\, very grateful to our friends at Delaware Wildlands for opening up their space for us!  \n\n\n\nThis year’s picnic features a food truck from Uncle John’s award-winning Barbeque. The menu includes vegetarian options. See the menu here. All food is provided free by DOS. The food truck will have soft drinks\, but you may want to bring your own if you prefer something else. Bringing a lawn chair might not be a bad idea either. \n\n\n\nThere is enough space indoors if it rains\, so the party is on rain or shine. \n\n\n\nReminder: all Bird-A-Thon funds and checklists must be submitted by June 17th to be counted; if you haven’t finished collecting your materials yet\, you still have time to get them in! \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you at the picnic!  URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/annual-dos-picnic-2024/ LOCATION:Delaware Wildlands Headquarters\, 315 Taylors Bridge Rd\, Townsend\, Delaware\, 19734\, United States CATEGORIES:Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dosbirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/food-truck.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240623T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240623T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T112238 CREATED:20240504T002423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T213459Z UID:6921-1719162000-1719172800@www.dosbirds.org SUMMARY:***Cancelled***Evening Bird Walk at the DuPont Environmental Education Center/Russell W. Peterson Refuge with Joe Francis DESCRIPTION:This walk has been cancelled due to the near record high temperatures in the forecast & few shady places at this location. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarsh Wren by Carolyn Holland \n\n\n\nExplore Delaware’s Premier Urban Wildlife Refuge!\n\n\n\nEnd the week on a positive note with a leisurely walk at the Russell W. Peterson Refuge. These walks will begin roughly 2 hours before sunset\, allowing opportunity to check out roosting waterfowl\, shorebirds\, rails\, wrens and blackbirds. Crepuscular sightings of muskrat\, beaver and river otter are possible. We will walk about two miles\, mostly on boardwalk. Beginners are welcome\, so bring a friend who is new to birding. Thanks to regular pedestrian traffic and security patrols from the Wilmington Riverfront\, this has been a safe area even after dark. \n\n\n\nFor the June walk we will be spending more time “taking a seat” at various spots along the way\, waiting for shy birds to come out and show themselves.  Folks are encouraged to bring a folding camp stool or other lightweight seat or ground cover.  The temperature may be warm so also bring plenty of water \n\n\n\nMeet by the Russell Peterson statue in the parking area for the DuPont Environmental Education Center. Those interested in more information may contact Joe at jfrancismd@verizon.net. URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/evening-bird-walk-at-the-dupont-environmental-education-center-russell-w-peterson-refuge-with-joe-francis/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dosbirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Marsh-Wren.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T110000 DTSTAMP:20260414T112238 CREATED:20240417T163929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T164409Z UID:6908-1719043200-1719054000@www.dosbirds.org SUMMARY:Fair Hill Bobolinks & Blueberries 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. Participants are welcome to end the day at a nearby U-pick blueberry farm\, which is a great place to watch Gray Catbirds! \n\n\n\n Bobolinks by Ian Stewart\n\n\n\nNRMA Daily Pass in effect ($5 for non-residents) so bring cash. We will meet at Parking lot #3 at the intersection of Appleton Road and Black Bridge Rd (aka North Appleton Parking lot). \n\n\n\nContact Carolyn at fieldtrips@dosbirds.org if you have any questions about this trip.. URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/fair-hill-bobolinks-blueberries-with-ian-stewart/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dosbirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Bobolink-by-Ian-Stewart.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240616T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240616T120000 DTSTAMP:20260414T112238 CREATED:20240505T192603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T022720Z UID:6920-1718532000-1718539200@www.dosbirds.org SUMMARY:Pea Patch Island with Declan O’Neil DESCRIPTION:Great Blue Herons by Declan O’Neil \n\n\n\n Greater Yellowlegs by Declan O’Neil\n\n\n\nPea Patch Island\, a small island located in the middle of the Delaware River\, is well known for its rookery of wading birds including Great Blue Herons\, Great Egrets\, Snowy Egrets\, Glossy Ibis\, and more! On this trip\, take a ferry ride to the island and see the rookery for yourself from the new viewing platform. Other expected species are Bald Eagles\, Osprey\, gulls\, terns\, and various shorebirds and songbirds.  \n\n\n\nAfter the walk has concluded\, you may feel free to explore Fort Delaware\, the Civil War-era fort on the island\, which is included in the cost of your ferry ticket! You might also consider packing a picnic lunch. \n\n\n\nFerry tickets can be purchased from the link below. Be sure to select the correct date and time (Sunday June 16\, 10:00am ferry) so we can all ride over as a group: https://delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com/tourDetails.do?contractCode=DE&parkId=360113&tourId=6449&tourDate=Sun+Jun+16+2024&numberOfTicketsSearched=2&cat=1 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGreat Egrets by Declan O’Neil \n\n\n\nPlease contact Declan at Declan@dosbirds.org providing your name & contact information to let us know if you plan to attend. \n\n\n\nMeet at the ferry dock at 45 Clinton Street in Delaware City and remember that the ferry leaves promptly at 10:00am\, so please arrive a few minutes early. URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/pea-patch-island-with-declan-oneil/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dosbirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Great-Blue-Herons-4.27.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240526T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240526T120000 DTSTAMP:20260414T112238 CREATED:20240505T192643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240505T193629Z UID:6916-1716717600-1716724800@www.dosbirds.org SUMMARY:Pea Patch Island with Declan O’Neil DESCRIPTION:Great Blue Herons by Declan O’Neil \n\n\n\n Greater Yellowlegs by Declan O’Neil\n\n\n\nPea Patch Island\, a small island located in the middle of the Delaware River\, is well known for its rookery of wading birds including Great Blue Herons\, Great Egrets\, Snowy Egrets\, Glossy Ibis\, and more! On this trip\, take a ferry ride to the island and see the rookery for yourself from the new viewing platform. Other expected species are Bald Eagles\, Osprey\, gulls\, terns\, and various shorebirds and songbirds.  \n\n\n\nAfter the walk has concluded\, you may feel free to explore Fort Delaware\, the Civil War-era fort on the island\, which is included in the cost of your ferry ticket! You might also consider packing a picnic lunch. \n\n\n\nFerry tickets can be purchased from the link below. Be sure to select the correct date and time (Sunday May 26th\, 10:00am ferry) so we can all ride over as a group: https://delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com/tourDetails.do?contractCode=DE&parkId=360113&tourId=6449&tourDate=Sun+May+26+2024&numberOfTicketsSearched=2&cat=1 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGreat Egrets by Declan O’Neil \n\n\n\nPlease contact Declan at Declan@dosbirds.org providing your name & contact information to let us know if you plan to attend. \n\n\n\nMeet at the ferry dock at 45 Clinton Street in Delaware City and remember that the ferry leaves promptly at 10:00am\, so please arrive a few minutes early. URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/pea-patch-island-with-declan-oneil-2/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dosbirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Great-Blue-Herons-4.27.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T100000 DTSTAMP:20260414T112238 CREATED:20240113T203327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240113T203328Z UID:6814-1716105600-1716112800@www.dosbirds.org SUMMARY:Youth Birders: White Clay Creek State Park - Mill Race Trail DESCRIPTION:White-eyed Vireo by Carolyn Holland \n\n\n\nIt’s time for migration mania! May is the peak time to see warblers\, thrushes\, flycatchers\, vireos andmore. On this trip\, we will explore the Mill Race trail that travels past several impoundments anddown along the creek to spot as many migrating birds as we can find. We supply loaner binoculars. Previous birding experience is not necessary! \n\n\n\nPlease RSVP to Jessica at redknotyouthbirders@gmail.com so we’ll know to expect you. \n\n\n\nMeet at Curtis Mill Park- 299 Paper Mill Road\, Newark DE 19711 URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/youth-birders-white-clay-creek-state-park-mill-race-trail/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Youth Birding ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dosbirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/DSC_7283-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T210000 DTSTAMP:20260414T112238 CREATED:20240406T134200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T195632Z UID:6883-1715799600-1715806800@www.dosbirds.org SUMMARY:DOS May Meeting: "UD Student Presentations" DESCRIPTION:Four students from the University of Delaware in Jeff Buler’s lab will be give short presentations on their bird related research projects. See below for more details. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClaire Bernard is an undergraduate student doing her senior thesis. Her talk is “Identifying Purple Martin Diet and its Effect on Nestling Development”. This is research that she’s been working on at Longwood Gardens. \n\n\n\nMeredith Lewis is a PhD student at UD. She will be speaking on “Secret Journeys: Following an Elusive Rail (Porzana carolina) out of the Marsh and into the Air” \n\n\n\nAnnis Hidayati is a PhD student and a Fulbright Fellow from Indonesia. Her talk is “Species composition in mixed-flocks in the Mid-Atlantic and Mississippi during migratory seasons”. \n\n\n\nShelly Eshleman is a PhD student in my lab. Her talk is “Dela-where the birds go: Motus bird movements in the Delmarva Peninsula”. She will talk about the importance of the Delmarva peninsula for avian species as reflected in telemetry data from the Motus Wildlife Tracking System. \n\n\n\n\n\nAnnis Hidayati\n\n\n\n\n\nShelly Eastman\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClaire Bernard\n\n\n\nMeredith Lewis\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn person only at Ashland Nature Center. URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/dos-may-meeting-ud-student-presentations/ LOCATION:Ashland Nature Center\, 3511 Barley Mill Road\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States CATEGORIES:Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dosbirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC01928-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240512T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240512T120000 DTSTAMP:20260414T112238 CREATED:20240408T230610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T230611Z UID:6898-1715500800-1715515200@www.dosbirds.org SUMMARY:Mother's Day Walk at White Clay Creek DESCRIPTION:Pileated Woodpecker by Michael Moore \n\n\n\nThe Traditional DOS Mother’s Day Walk \n\n\n\nJoin Judy Montgomery & friends on Mother’s Day for a walk at beautiful White Clay Creek State Park looking for local breeding birds and late migrants still passing through.  Offered during the DE Bird-A-Thon (DBAT)\n\n\n\nContact Carolyn at fieldtrips@dosbirds.org if you have any questions about this trip. \n\n\n\nMeet at the Chambers House Nature Center off of Hopkins Road in Newark; State Park Fee/Pass required. URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/mothers-day-walk-at-white-clay-creek/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dosbirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/P11_03514_190517_DC-G9.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T120000 DTSTAMP:20260414T112238 CREATED:20240312T150451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T150452Z UID:6699-1715414400-1715428800@www.dosbirds.org SUMMARY:Ted Harvey Wildlife Area with Chris Bennett DESCRIPTION:Red Knot by Chris Bennett \n\n\n\n Black-throated Blue Warbler by Chris Bennett\n\n\n\nExplore Ted Harvey WLA!\n\n\n\nTed Harvey offers a variety of habitats along the Bayshore near the mouth of the St. Jones River.  With luck we should find both migrating songbirds in forest and field habitats and shorebirds in the impoundments and bay beach. Conservation Access Pass required. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRuddy Turnstone by Chris Bennett \n\n\n\nContact Carolyn at fieldtrips@dosbirds.org if you have any questions about this trip. \n\n\n\nMeet at the Handicapped Fishing Pond parking lot.  From Kitts Hummock Road turn right into the Wildlife Area and continue to the second dirt road on the left.  Turn left – the parking lot is about 0.2 miles on the left. URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/ted-harvey-wildlife-area-with-chris-bennett/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dosbirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/red-knot-sussex-co.-de-052707-02-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T103000 DTSTAMP:20260414T112238 CREATED:20230829T140353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T140354Z UID:6661-1715412600-1715423400@www.dosbirds.org SUMMARY:Alapocas Woods with Joe Francis DESCRIPTION:Louisiana Waterthrush by Mary Braun \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. Target birds include migrating warblers and thrushes as well as the many summer and year-round residents. Helpfully offered during the week of the Delaware Bird-A-Thon for folks out for the count! \n\n\n\nContact Carolyn at fieldtrips@dosbirds.org if you have any questions about this trip. \n\n\n\nMeet at the Blue Ball Barn near the traffic circle on West Park Drive off Rt 141. URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/alapocas-woods-with-joe-francis-2/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dosbirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/028A6495-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T110000 DTSTAMP:20260414T112238 CREATED:20240229T001711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T001712Z UID:6854-1714896000-1714906800@www.dosbirds.org SUMMARY:Blackbird State Forest with Ian Stewart DESCRIPTION:Northern Parula by Michael Moore \n\n\n\nExplore Blackbird State Forest!\n\n\n\nIn this twist on an old walk\, we will explore the area around the headquarters of Blackbird State Forest followed by a convoy to some of its lesser known corners in search of specialty birds and fresh experiences! Helpfully offered during the week of the Delaware Bird-A-Thon for folks out for the count! \n\n\n\nMeet in the main parking lot by the pavilion (there is a parking lot by the office as you enter but keep on going past that)\, accessed by the entrance along Rt 471 Blackbird Forest Rd (if you are coming from US 13 the entrance is on your left just after you pass the turn for Oliver Guessford Rd). There is no charge for admission to the state forest. URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/blackbird-state-forest-with-ian-stewart-2/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dosbirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/200512_DC-G9_P12-16314-Recovered.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T110000 DTSTAMP:20260414T112238 CREATED:20240305T231324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T021330Z UID:6862-1714809600-1714820400@www.dosbirds.org SUMMARY:First State National Historic Park 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\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. \n\n\n\nContact Declan at dobirding@gmail.com if you have any questions about this trip. URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/first-state-national-historic-park-with-declan-oneil-3/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dosbirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Blackburnian-Warbler-by-Declan-ONeil.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T010000 DTSTAMP:20260414T112238 CREATED:20240119T184457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T171539Z UID:6822-1714251600-1714266000@www.dosbirds.org SUMMARY:Evening Rail Trip with Andy Ednie Canceled DESCRIPTION:***Canceled due to a family emergency. We hope to be able to reschedule this trip in a couple of weeks.*** \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSalt Marsh at Sunrise by Tim Freiday \n\n\n\nListen for rails after dark!\n\n\n\nThis may be the only field trip all year where no birds are seen….only heard!  A four hour Rail bonanza (in the middle of the night!) targeting 7 species.  Bring long boots and bug spray.  \n\n\n\nOur leader is Andy Ednie\, please contact at ednieap@verizon.net if you plan to attend or have questions about this trip. \n\n\n\nMeet at the Park & Ride at routes 299 & 1 in Middletown\, opposite the Wawa. URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/evening-rail-trip-with-andy-ednie-3/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dosbirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Tim_Freiday_Salt_Marsh_Sunrise_Milford_Neck_DE-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T120000 DTSTAMP:20260414T112238 CREATED:20240328T125426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T125428Z UID:6823-1714203000-1714219200@www.dosbirds.org SUMMARY:Paddle the Augustine Creek! DESCRIPTION:Aerial view of the Augustine Creek\, courtesy of Delaware Wild Lands \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPlease join DOS and DWL for a quiet birding and wildlife paddle tour of DWL’s Augustine Creek Complex. Bring your own canoe or kayak\, life jackets and binoculars and join DOS Conservation Chair and wildlife ecologist Matt Sarver\, DOS Conservation and Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Sally O’Byrne and DWL Conservation Programs Manager Brigham Whitman as we slip silently through the marshes of Augustine Creek in search of breeding marsh birds\, reptiles and amphibians\, and other wetland wildlife! We’ll paddle up to about 1.5 miles from our starting point and back at a casual pace in search of wetland species\, stopping periodically to look and listen.  This trip will feature a unique perspective on several of the recently conserved properties that DOS has partnered with for our annual Delaware Bird-a-Thon fundraiser. There will be a chance of seeing the resident Sandhill Cranes and other waterbirds. \n\n\n\nRegistration is required and the trip will be limited to 12 boats.  RSVP to info@dewildlands.org providing your name\, contact information\, names of people & the number of boats in your party.  \n\n\n\nCourtesy of Delaware Wild Lands\n\n\n\nDirections to the meeting place at the Augustine Creek will be provided to participants prior to the event. URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/paddle-the-augustine-creek/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dosbirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/DJI_0243-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T194600 DTSTAMP:20260414T112238 CREATED:20231225T215617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231225T215618Z UID:6802-1713718800-1713728760@www.dosbirds.org SUMMARY:Late Afternoon Bird Walk at the DuPont Environmental Education Center/Russell W. Peterson Refuge with Joe Francis DESCRIPTION:Palm Warbler by Michael Moore \n\n\n\nExplore Delaware’s Premier Urban Wildlife Refuge!\n\n\n\nEnd the week on a positive note with a leisurely walk at the Russell W. Peterson Refuge. These walks will begin roughly 2 hours before sunset\, allowing opportunity to check out roosting waterfowl\, shorebirds\, rails\, wrens and blackbirds as well as early spring migrants. Crepuscular sightings of muskrat\, beaver and river otter are possible. We will walk about two miles\, mostly on boardwalk. Beginners are welcome\, so bring a friend who is new to birding. Thanks to regular pedestrian traffic and security patrols from the Wilmington Riverfront\, this has been a safe area even after dark. \n\n\n\nMeet by the Russell Peterson statue in the parking area for the DuPont Environmental Education Center. Those interested in more information may contact Joe at jfrancismd@verizon.net. URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/late-afternoon-bird-walk-at-the-dupont-environmental-education-center-russell-w-peterson-refuge-with-joe-francis/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dosbirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/P11_54183_191012_DC-G9_GP.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T100000 DTSTAMP:20260414T112238 CREATED:20240113T193740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240113T193741Z UID:6812-1713686400-1713693600@www.dosbirds.org SUMMARY:Youth Birders: University of Delaware Farm with Blue Hen Birders DESCRIPTION:Killdeer by Michael Moore \n\n\n\nUD’s Blue Hen Birders will give us a special-access tour of the UD Farm so we can say goodbye towinter birds and hello to early spring migrants! While there\, we will keep an eye out for recently-returned kestrels and swallows plus shorebirds just passing through. We supply loaner binoculars. At the end of the trip\, we can celebrate our sightings with a stop at the UDairy Creamery next door! \n\n\n\nPlease RSVP to Jessica at redknotyouthbirders@gmail.com so we’ll know to expect you. \n\n\n\nMeet at the UDairy Creamery- 535 South College Avenue\, Newark DE 19716. \n\n\n\nParking must be paid by the hour using the Passport Parking App in Zone 755 (Lot 1 in front of the Fred Rust Ice Arena) or in Zone 756 (Lot 2 next to the UDairy Creamery & behind Townsend Hall). URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/youth-birders-university-of-delaware-farm-with-blue-hen-birders/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Youth Birding ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dosbirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/200603_DC-G9_P12-38954.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T210000 DTSTAMP:20260414T112238 CREATED:20230913T164331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240414T222417Z UID:6724-1713380400-1713387600@www.dosbirds.org SUMMARY:DOS April Meeting: "A lifetime quest to see all the Hummingbirds" by Hank Davis DESCRIPTION:I became passionate about Hummingbirds on a trip to Cuba with the Delaware Nature Society in 2013. Since then\, I have traveled to Ecuador 3 times\, Costa Rica 2 times\, Brazil 4 times\, Mexico once\, Trinidad & Tobago once\, and Peru once. I still have many more countries to go to. I would love to see all 360+ species but realize that will not happen. There are places where one just does not go to see Hummingbirds. So far\, my life list is 160 species\, of which I have photographed 149. This presentation is primarily a photographic journey of my quest to see Hummingbirds. \n\n\n\n\n\nVelvet-purple Coronet by Hank Davis \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHank Davis is originally from New York City\, but has lived in the Delaware Valley for 47 years.  When he moved to the area\, he gained an appreciation for nature and open space.  Ultimately\, this led to a career in horticulture that lasted many years.  Since his retirement\, he has decided to pursue his lifelong passion in photography. While his primary photographs are of horticulture\, he has recently included birds\, dragonflies and butterflies to his portfolio. \n\n\n\nHank also serves the community by volunteering to take photographs for the Delaware Nature Society\, Bucktoe Creek Preserve\, Longwood Gardens and the Delaware Center for Horticulture.   \n\n\n\nHis photography can be found on his website: www.harolddavisphotography.smugmug.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn person only at the Ashland Nature Center. URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/dos-march-meeting-a-lifetime-quest-to-see-all-the-hummingbirds-by-hank-davis/ LOCATION:Ashland Nature Center\, 3511 Barley Mill Road\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States CATEGORIES:Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dosbirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/6-9-21-Hank-Davis-Talk-Velvet-purple-Coronet-Birdwatchers-House-7960-1x1-Crop-002.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T191800 DTSTAMP:20260414T112238 CREATED:20231225T214553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231225T214553Z UID:6801-1711299600-1711307880@www.dosbirds.org SUMMARY:Late Afternoon Bird Walks at the DuPont Environmental Education Center/Russell W. Peterson Refuge with Joe Francis DESCRIPTION:Wood Ducks by Carolyn Holland \n\n\n\nExplore Delaware’s Premier Urban Wildlife Refuge!\n\n\n\nEnd the week on a positive note with a leisurely walk at the Russell W. Peterson Refuge. These walks will begin roughly 2 hours before sunset\, allowing opportunity to check out roosting waterfowl\, shorebirds\, rails\, wrens and blackbirds as well as early spring migrants. Crepuscular sightings of muskrat\, beaver and river otter are possible. We will walk about two miles\, mostly on boardwalk. Beginners are welcome\, so bring a friend who is new to birding. Thanks to regular pedestrian traffic and security patrols from the Wilmington Riverfront\, this has been a safe area even after dark. \n\n\n\nMeet by the Russell Peterson statue in the parking area for the DuPont Environmental Education Center. Those interested in more information may contact Joe at jfrancismd@verizon.net. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates for Winter & Spring 2024: \n\n\n\nMarch 24\, 2024.  Walk begins at 5 pm (sunset at 7:18 pm) \n\n\n\nApril 21\, 2024.  Walk begins at 5 pm (sunset at 7:46 pm) URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/late-afternoon-bird-walks-at-the-dupont-environmental-education-center-russell-w-peterson-refuge-with-joe-francis-3/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dosbirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/DSC_2869-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T210000 DTSTAMP:20260414T112238 CREATED:20230918T133451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T142257Z UID:6732-1710961200-1710968400@www.dosbirds.org SUMMARY:DOS March Meeting: "Bird Banding at Rushton Woods: Reading Feathers to Advance Bird Conservation" by Blake Goll DESCRIPTION:To an ornithologist\, monitoring the populations of birds is — quite literally —  taking the pulse of the environment.  The primary way to study bird populations today is through a traditional mark-release-recapture technique known as bird banding. The Willistown Conservation Trust began a federally licensed banding station in 2009 at Rushton Woods Preserve and Farm (RWPR) and has since banded over 18\,000 birds of 103 species\, from songbirds to owls.  In addition to revealing important information about species abundance and diversity found on our conserved land\, bird banding at RWPR has helped us evaluate the impact of our land management initiatives as well as the value of preserving open space. \n\n\n\nLearn about bird banding\, listen to some of the stories of what we’ve discovered\, and hear how our bird banding program has grown to include the latest in wildlife tracking technology. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nBlake Goll is the Education Programs Manager at the Willistown Conservation Trust (WCT) since 2010. She has developed the Trust’s Rushton Nature Keepers program and curriculum for children\, and provides other nature education and outreach programs for all ages. She also assists with the daily operations of WCT’s songbird banding and owl banding stations throughout banding season. Blake is a North American Banding Council (NABC) certified bird bander\, a frequent contributor to the Trust’s digital content channels\, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Wildlife and Fisheries Science from Pennsylvania State University. URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/dos-march-meeting-bird-banding-at-rushton-woods-reading-feathers-to-advance-bird-conservation-by-blake-goll/ LOCATION:Ashland Nature Center\, 3511 Barley Mill Road\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States CATEGORIES:Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dosbirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/saw-whet-owl-banding.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240317T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240317T120000 DTSTAMP:20260414T112238 CREATED:20231013T214114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T214115Z UID:6749-1710662400-1710676800@www.dosbirds.org SUMMARY:Sea Watch III with Chris Bennett & Anthony Gonzon DESCRIPTION:Long-tailed Duck by Michael Moore \n\n\n\nLast chance to join Anthony Gonzon and Chris Bennett for a brisk birding adventure at the Indian River Inlet this winter! \n\n\n\nTo be enjoyed at the Southside Day Use Area (parking lot on the south side of Indian River Inlet along the ocean). Come prepared for cold conditions and the seashore wind and bring your scope if you have one. \n\n\n\nState Park entrance fees will be in effect. Participants 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. URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/sea-watch-iii-with-chris-bennett-anthony-gonzon-2/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dosbirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/200122_DC-G9_P11-67774.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240317T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240317T100000 DTSTAMP:20260414T112238 CREATED:20240113T192023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240113T192024Z UID:6810-1710662400-1710669600@www.dosbirds.org SUMMARY:Youth Birders: Augustine Wildlife Area - Ashton Tract DESCRIPTION:Wood Ducks with Ring-necked Ducks by Carolyn Holland \n\n\n\nJoin us for a great morning of birding at the Augustine Wildlife Area. We will visit theimpoundments to look for ducks and wading birds\, plus explore woods and fields for woodpeckers\,sparrows\, and whatever late-winter birds might be around. We supply loaner binoculars and spotting scopes. Previous birding experience is not necessary! \n\n\n\nPlease RSVP to Jessica at redknotyouthbirders@gmail.com so we’ll know to expect you. \n\n\n\nMeet at the Ashton Tract parking area- 507 Thorntown Road\, Middletown DE 19709 \n\n\n\n*Delaware Conservation Access Pass required URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/youth-birders-augustine-wildlife-area-ashton-tract/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Youth Birding ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dosbirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/DSC_2853-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR