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SUMMARY:August Pea Patch Island Heron Survey
DESCRIPTION:Pea Patch Island Heron Survey\n\n\n\nPea Patch Island\, located just off Delaware City\, hosts one of the largest breeding colonies of herons and egrets in the mid-Atlantic region. \n\n\n\nThe DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation takes a monthly census of birds using the colony. Led by counter Chris Bennett\, herons\, egrets\, and ibis leaving and returning to the colony are counted in the evening to estimate the size of the colony. \n\n\n\nPlease join Chris and the other volunteer counters for the monthly census.  This is a great opportunity to learn how to identify these beautiful birds- beginners are welcome.  A number of other species are often seen during the survey including Osprey and Bald Eagle. \n\n\n\nWhen?\n\n\n\nThe surveys run from February to August and they are scheduled for the last Wednesday of the month. They always begin 2 hours before sunset and end 30 minutes after sunset. It is possible that the date can change due to weather or be cancelled outright if there is not a rain-free day during the week the survey is scheduled. \n\n\n\nDuring the COVID19 public health emergency\, please note that anyone attending the survey is required to wear a mask and must maintain safe physical distancing from other participants at all times.
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/august-pea-patch-island-heron-survey/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:Ashland Migrant Walk
DESCRIPTION:Half Day walk at Ashland!\n\n\n\nJoin Jim White for a half day ramble along the Red Clay Creek at Ashland Nature Center in search of warblers and other neotropical migrants!  Bring your binoculars and spotting skills along with a mask if you’re not vaccinated yet please. \n\n\n\nMeet in parking lot of Ashland Nature Center\, Hockessin DE at 7:30 AM \n\n\n\nTrip leader is Jim White\, hylawhite@aol.com – if you have questions  More information on DOS is available at the society’s website – DOSBirds.org
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/ashland-migrant-walk/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210918T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210918T120000
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SUMMARY:Milford Neck Fall Migrants
DESCRIPTION:Migrants at Milford Neck!\n\n\n\nMilford Neck is one of the best\, least-birded areas of the state!  More than 10\,000 acres of the forest\, fields and wetlands are permanently protected by the State of Delaware\, The Nature Conservancy\, and Delaware Wild Lands.  The mosaic of habitats\, easily accessed by an excellent road network\, provide excellent birding opportunities.  We will look for migrating songbirds\, shorebirds\, waterfowl\, and raptors. \n\n\n\nMeet at the Thompsonville Fire Hall.  Exit Rt 1 at the Thompsonville Road Ext #79\, follow Thompsonville Road east approximately 3.4 miles to Scotts Corner and Bennetts Pier Roads.  The Firehall is on the right – meet at the far end of the lot. \n\n\n\nPlease note\, DE Conservation Access Pass is required* \n\n\n\nTrip leader is Chris Bennett\, contact at cpb2564@gmail.com – if you have questions about the tripMore information on DOS is available at the society’s website – DOSBirds.org
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/milford-neck-fall-migrants/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211002T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211002T103000
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SUMMARY:The Annual Ticking Tomb Bird Stroll
DESCRIPTION:Ye Gods! Abandon all hope\, ye who enter here……!\n\n\n\nThis DOS bird walk heads through White Clay Creek State Park near the London Tract Meeting House and Cemetery\, home of the infamous “Ticking Tomb”.  We will start off quaking with terror near the tomb then find serenity by heading into the woods to search for late warblers\, thrushes\, sparrows\, and…..who knows what else! \n\n\n\nMeet at the London Tract Meeting House parking lot\, at the intersection of London Tract Rd\, Sharpless Rd\, and South Bank Rd\, Landenberg\, PA at 8AM \n\n\n\nTrip leader is Ian Stewart\, contact via itsacharliebrownchristmas@hotmail.com  if you have questions!More information on DOS is available at the society’s website – DOSBirds.org
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/the-annual-ticking-tomb-bird-stroll/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211010T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211010T103000
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SUMMARY:Searching for Sparrows
DESCRIPTION:Searching for Sparrows\n\n\n\nJoin Andy Ednie to search for sparrows in beautiful Burrow’s Run!  October is the perfect time to find migrating sparrows\, welcome back our winter birds\, and study our year-round residents too!  We’ll look for White-throated\, White-crowned\, Lincoln’s\, and others on this pristine private property in the Red Clay Valley. \n\n\n\nMeet at Burrow’s Run gated entrance off of Ashland-Clinton School Rd\, just uphill from Center Mill Rd.  Wear boots and prepare for some hill climbing!  *** Please note\, Covid19 vaccination is required to attend this trip per leaders’ request*** \n\n\n\nTrip leader is Andy Ednie\, contact at ednieap@verizon.net if you have questions  More information on DOS is available at the society’s website – DOSBirds.org
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/searching-for-sparrows/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211016T080000
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SUMMARY:Little Creek Wildlife Area
DESCRIPTION:Find a lot at Little Creek!\n\n\n\nJoin Chris Bennett on a search for Fall migrants in and around the Little Creek Wildlife Area.  We will be driving and walking the Wildlife Area roads\, and\, depending on time and group size\, driving to Port Mahon or Pickering Beach for a little bonus birding! \n\n\n\nMeet at the Fish and Wildlife Boat Ramp at the south end of the town of Little Creek\, DE \n\n\n\nPlease note\, DE Conservation Access Pass is required to enter the Wildlife Area\, boat ramp is open access* \n\n\n\nTrip leader is Chris Bennett\, contact at cpb2564@gmail.com – if you have questions about the tripMore information on DOS is available at the society’s website – DOSBirds.org
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/little-creek-wildlife-area/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211020T190000
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SUMMARY:DOS October Meeting: Kate Hackett will speak on "Restoring Delaware's Forests"
DESCRIPTION:Kate will be talking about DWL’s forest acquisition and reforestation projects and new work on the sustainable forestry program at the Great Cypress Swamp.  This will include updates about plans and existing projects at the Passmore Farm\, Fortner Farm\, and Great Cypress Swamp….as well as a new project she hopes to announce!  There are also four volunteer tree planting events coming up so information will be provided about those as well.   \n\n\n\n\n\nProthonotary Warbler\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Kate Hackett\, Executive Director\, Delaware Wild Lands Ms. Hackett has more than 25 years of leadership experience in land and water conservation and management including land acquisition\, protection of water resources\, public policy\, government relations\, fundraising\, grant writing\, strategic communications\, and constituency building She works with a broad range of stakeholders\, including: local residents; landowners; non-profits; advisory boards; local\, regional\, state\, and Federal governments; for-profit companies; public-private collaborations; and environmental organizations. She served as the Executive Director of Delaware Wild Lands and has worked there for 10 years. Prior to joining Delaware Wild Lands\, she worked for The Nature Conservancy in Delaware\, the United States Forest Service\, UNICEF\, the Eritrean Ministry of Water Works\, and Tompkins County Planning Department (in upstate New York)\, among other organizations. \n\n\n\nKate has degrees from Yale University and the University of Michigan School of Public Policy.  She presently resides in Wilmington\, DE with her husband Dr. Kent Messer. In her spare time\, she’s an avid hiker\, paddler\, and fairly unsuccessful beekeeper! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe meeting is held online via Zoom software. \n\n\n\nMembers will receive an email with Zoom login info prior to the meeting.  If you are not a member and would like to attend\, please use the button below to request login info which is available a few days before the meeting.   \n\n\n\nWe look forward to ‘seeing’ you soon! \n\n\n\n\nRequest Zoom Login
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/dos-october-meeting-kate-hackett-will-talk-about-delaware-wildland-efforts-to-protect-and-restore-delawares-natural-landscapes/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211113T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211113T103000
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SUMMARY:Youth Birders: Conowingo Park and Octoraro Creek Trail
DESCRIPTION:Join the Red Knot Youth Birders for a trip to Conowingo Park on the opposite side of the Susquehanna from Conowingo Dam.  We will explore the forested trail along Octoraro Creek and enjoy some Bald Eagle watching at the base of the dam.  Loaner binoculars will be available but please feel free to bring your own if you have them!  \n\n\n\nPlease RSVP to Jessica at redknotyouthbirders@gmail.com so we know to expect you. \n\n\n\n19 Ratledge Ln\, Conowingo MD 21918
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/conowingo-park-and-octoraro-creek-trail/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Youth Birding
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211114T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211114T120000
DTSTAMP:20211027T003051Z
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SUMMARY:First Sea Watch for 2021-2022
DESCRIPTION:Join Anthony Gonzon and Chris Bennett for 3 brisk birding adventures at the Indian River Inlet this winter! \n\n\n\nSea Watch I – November 14 (Sunday) 8:00 AM until 12:00 PM \n\n\n\nSea Watch II – January 23 (Sunday) 8:00 AM until 12:00 PM \n\n\n\nSea Watch III – March 13 (Sunday)  8:00 AM until 12:00 PM \n\n\n\nTo be enjoyed at the Southside Day Use Area (lot on the south side of Indian River Inlet along ocean).  Come prepared for cold conditions and the seashore wind and bring your scope if you have one – as a Covid precaution there will be no scope sharing\, but we will try to round up some extras. \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 information to follow
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/first-sea-watch-for-2021-2022/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211117T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211117T210000
DTSTAMP:20211101T223342Z
CREATED:20210903T051020Z
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SUMMARY:DOS November Meeting: "Use of a Delaware Bayshore marsh hummock by songbirds during migration" by Kitt Heckscher
DESCRIPTION:A citizen science project in the early 1990s identified the Delaware Bayshore marsh hummocks and barrier islands as an important stopover region for migratory songbirds. No further study of songbird stopover ecology has taken place along the Delaware Bayshore. In 2020\, the Heckscher Lab at Delaware State University initiated a two-year pilot study to further investigate songbird stopover ecology along the Delaware Bayshore. DOS member Kitt Heckscher will discuss preliminary results of this ongoing investigation and will reveal the bayshore’s potential role as a critical migratory stopover region for north and southbound migrants. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Christopher (Kitt) Heckscher is Associate Professor of Environmental Science & Ecology at Delaware State University and the Institutional Project Director of the NOAA EPP Environmental Cooperative Science Center at DSU. \n\n\n\nHis lab’s research includes the effect of sea level rise and climate change on coastal stopover sites for migratory birds\, as well as long-term studies of the behavioral ecology and migratory connectivity of Veerys. Dr. Heckscher is also an expert on the inventory and conservation of rare terrestrial and wetland-associated invertebrates especially Lampyridae (fireflies)\, Odonata (damselflies and dragonflies)\, and Lepidoptera (butterflies\, skippers\, moths [esp. Catocalaand Papaipema]). He has extensive experience in zoological assessments of Mid-Atlantic natural areas and in conducting field research specifically aimed at providing data for informed land management decisions. \n\n\n\nPreviously\, he served as Delaware’s State Zoologist for 12 years for The Nature Conservancy and Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife\, where he initiated\, developed\, and maintained the Delaware state zoological database and conducted field inventories of rare species. Kitt also has 9 years of experience as a zoologist for The Nature Conservancy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe meeting is held online via Zoom software. \n\n\n\nMembers will receive an email with Zoom login info prior to the meeting.  If you are not a member and would like to attend\, please use the button below to request login info which is available a few days before the meeting.   \n\n\n\nWe look forward to ‘seeing’ you soon! \n\n\n\n\nRequest Zoom Login
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/dos-november-meeting-aya-pickett-will-speak-on-use-of-a-delaware-bayshore-marsh-hummock-by-transient-songbirds-during-spring-and-fall-migration/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211215T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211215T210000
DTSTAMP:20211210T025135Z
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SUMMARY:DOS December Meeting: Annual "For DOS\, by DOS" short presentations by DOS members
DESCRIPTION:The traditional DOS December meeting in which DOS members make short presentations. \n\n\n\nIan Stewart\, of Newark\, DE\, longtime DOS member and former DOS Council member will be joining us to discuss some of our most charismatic—and also toughest—winter visitors: kinglets.  \n\n\n\nJessica Shahan\, of Newark\, DE has been a DOS member for eight years and currently chairs the DOS Youth Birding committee. She will be joining us to talk about her work with the Bird Conservation Program at Rushton Woods Preserve and the significance of the bird banding done there. \n\n\n\nJerald Reb\, who splits his time between Kent County\, DE and Cape May\, NJ\, has been a DOS member since he was a kid. He will recap and highlight several of our region’s most memorable and exciting rarities of the last year. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe meeting is held online via Zoom software. \n\n\n\nMembers will receive an email with Zoom login info prior to the meeting.  If you are not a member and would like to attend\, please use the button below to request login info which is available a few days before the meeting. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to ‘seeing’ you soon! \n\n\n\n\nRequest Zoom Login
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/dos-december-meeting-annual-for-dos-by-dos-short-presentations-by-dos-members-2/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220115T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220115T120000
DTSTAMP:20211202T220125Z
CREATED:20211202T220125Z
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SUMMARY:Midwinter Bird Walk at Alapocas with Sally O'Byrne
DESCRIPTION:Explore Alapocas Woods for wintering birds\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome out and get to know some of the birds that are at home in the woods and fields during winter! \n\n\n\nSally O’Byrne – salobyrne@gmail.com \n\n\n\nMeet at the Blue Ball Barn near traffic circle on Rt 141.   \n\n\n\nBlue Ball Barn\, 1914 W Park Dr\, Wilmington\, DE 19803
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/midwinter-bird-walk-at-alapocas-with-sally-obyrne/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220119T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220119T210000
DTSTAMP:20211209T182530Z
CREATED:20211209T182529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211209T182530Z
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SUMMARY:DOS January Meeting: Annual Christmas Count Recap
DESCRIPTION:Join host Jim White and other Christmas Count compilers for a recap of all the exciting discoveries during the 2021-2022 Christmas Counts.  Each compiler will summarize the highlights of their count and discuss recent trends in bird populations.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe meeting is held online via Zoom software. \n\n\n\nMembers will receive an email with Zoom login info prior to the meeting.  If you are not a member and would like to attend\, please use the button below to request login info which is available a few days before the meeting.   \n\n\n\nWe look forward to ‘seeing’ you soon! \n\n\n\n\nRequest Zoom Login
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/dos-january-meeting-annual-christmas-count-recap/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220123T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220123T120000
DTSTAMP:20211027T003216Z
CREATED:20211027T003215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211027T003216Z
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SUMMARY:Second Sea Watch for 2021-2022
DESCRIPTION:Join Anthony Gonzon and Chris Bennett for 3 brisk birding adventures at the Indian River Inlet this winter! \n\n\n\nSea Watch I – November 14 (Sunday) 8:00 AM until 12:00 PM \n\n\n\nSea Watch II – January 23 (Sunday) 8:00 AM until 12:00 PM \n\n\n\nSea Watch III – March 13 (Sunday)  8:00 AM until 12:00 PM \n\n\n\nTo be enjoyed at the Southside Day Use Area (lot on the south side of Indian River Inlet along ocean).  Come prepared for cold conditions and the seashore wind and bring your scope if you have one – as a Covid precaution there will be no scope sharing\, but we will try to round up some extras. \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 information to follow
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/second-sea-watch-for-2021-2022/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220213T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220213T080000
DTSTAMP:20220119T064447Z
CREATED:20211128T213627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T064447Z
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SUMMARY:Owl Walk with Jim White (DOS Members Only)
DESCRIPTION:Register now for Jim’s Owl Prowl!\n\n\n\nSunday Feb 13\, start time 8 AM\, location to be determined – Owl Walk with Jim White \n\n\n\nFull day search in various locations for as many species of owls as possible\, and other raptors along the way!  Bring snacks\, lunch etc\, although 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\nDOS members only – MUST contact Jim if you’d like to attend\, registration is required (302) 593-9622
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/owl-walk-with-jim-white-dos-members-only/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220216T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220216T210000
DTSTAMP:20220209T191803Z
CREATED:20211216T214536Z
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SUMMARY:DOS February Meeting: "A Summer With the Boreal Birds of Maine" by Oliver Patrick
DESCRIPTION:Oliver spent this past summer working for Maine Breeding Bird Atlas; his work with them involved surveying remote and difficult-to-access regions of the state and focusing on finding scarce and declining species. This presentation will take us to the world of dedicated “Atlasing” and introduce us to the wonderful cast of species nesting in the northern woods. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe meeting is held online via Zoom software. \n\n\n\nMembers will receive an email with Zoom login info prior to the meeting.  If you are not a member and would like to attend\, please use the button below to request login info which is available a few days before the meeting.   \n\n\n\nWe look forward to ‘seeing’ you soon! \n\n\n\n\nRequest Zoom Login
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/dos-february-meeting-to-be-announced/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220313T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220313T120000
DTSTAMP:20220217T204618Z
CREATED:20211027T003317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T204618Z
UID:6170-1647158400-1647172800@www.dosbirds.org
SUMMARY:Third Sea Watch for 2021-2022
DESCRIPTION:Join Anthony Gonzon and Chris Bennett for 3 brisk birding adventures at the Indian River Inlet this winter! \n\n\n\nSea Watch I – November 14 (Sunday) 8:00 AM until 12:00 PM \n\n\n\nSea Watch II – January 23 (Sunday) 8:00 AM until 12:00 PM \n\n\n\nSea Watch III – March 13 (Sunday)  8:00 AM until 12:00 PM \n\n\n\nTo be enjoyed at the Southside Day Use Area (lot on the south side of Indian River Inlet along ocean).  Come prepared for cold conditions and the seashore wind and bring your scope if you have one – as a Covid precaution there will be no scope sharing\, but we will try to round up some extras. \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 information to follow
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/third-sea-watch-for-2021-2022/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T210000
DTSTAMP:20220314T144103Z
CREATED:20211216T214800Z
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UID:6204-1647457200-1647464400@www.dosbirds.org
SUMMARY:DOS March Meeting: "Birds and Birding on the Southern Continent" by Brendan Murtha
DESCRIPTION:Adventures birding and guiding in the Antarctic.   \n\n\n\n\n\nBrendan Murtha\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe meeting is held online via Zoom software. \n\n\n\nMembers will receive an email with Zoom login info prior to the meeting.  If you are not a member and would like to attend\, please use the button below to request login info which is available a few days before the meeting.   \n\n\n\nWe look forward to ‘seeing’ you soon! \n\n\n\n\nRequest Zoom Login
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/dos-march-meeting-to-be-announced-2/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220327T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220327T160000
DTSTAMP:20220306T153150Z
CREATED:20220306T153149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220306T153150Z
UID:6246-1648368000-1648396800@www.dosbirds.org
SUMMARY:Delaware Waterfowl
DESCRIPTION:Delaware Waterfowl\, Who’s Back?\n\n\n\nSunday March 27\, 2022 \n\n\n\nThis trip with Anthony Gonzon will focus on finding and identifying as many waterfowl species as can be found in Delaware.  Participants should anticipate stops at waterfowl hotspots such as Augustine WA\, Bombay Hook NWR\, Little Creek WA\, Ted Harvey CA\, Cape Henlopen SP\, and Delaware Seashore SP.  Exact stops will be determined prior to the trip based on current waterfowl reports. \n\n\n\nMeet at Boyd’s Corner Park & Ride at 8 AM.  Participants driving should have a Conservation Access Pass for state wildlife areas\, State Park Pass or entry fee for State Parks\, and a pass or entry fee for Bombay Hook NWR.   \n\n\n\nThe trip will make a lunch stop at Little Creek Deli mid day.  Be sure to dress appropriately for the days’ weather and be prepared for wet conditions! \n\n\n\nPlease contact Anthony with questions regarding the trip at atgonzon@verizon.net \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n39.501532161081236\, -75.64356799103976
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/delaware-waterfowl/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220420T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220420T210000
DTSTAMP:20220411T122312Z
CREATED:20211216T214949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220411T122312Z
UID:6205-1650481200-1650488400@www.dosbirds.org
SUMMARY:DOS April Meeting: Jason Kitting "Understanding the Bird Life of New Mexico’s Rio Grande"
DESCRIPTION:Jason will present about the research and education programs carried out by Rio Grande Bird Research and how these projects support the conservation of New Mexico’s unique avifauna \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJason grew up in the mountains of central New Mexico where he spent his childhood exploring and enjoying nature. His fascination with birds started when his mother put out a bird bath on the front porch and a flock of Western Bluebirds decided to pay a visit. About a month later Jason put up a birdhouse and had a pair of these beautiful birds setting up home. That summer he then started volunteering at Wildlife Rescue Inc. of New Mexico and that was the start of many bird filled years to come. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe meeting is held online via Zoom software. \n\n\n\nMembers will receive an email with Zoom login info prior to the meeting.  If you are not a member and would like to attend\, please use the button below to request login info which is available a few days before the meeting.   \n\n\n\nWe look forward to ‘seeing’ you soon! \n\n\n\n\nRequest Zoom Login
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/dos-april-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T233000
DTSTAMP:20220217T204721Z
CREATED:20211128T214512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T204721Z
UID:6190-1651352400-1651361400@www.dosbirds.org
SUMMARY:Evening Rail Trip with Andy Ednie
DESCRIPTION:Listen 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\nAndy Ednie  – ednieap@verizon.net \n\n\n\n*All participants must be vaccinated to attend per request of the trip leader \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/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220508T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220508T120000
DTSTAMP:20220217T204904Z
CREATED:20211128T215541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T204904Z
UID:6191-1651996800-1652011200@www.dosbirds.org
SUMMARY:Mother's Day Walk at White Clay Creek with Judy Montgomery
DESCRIPTION:The traditional DOS Mother’s Day walk\n\n\n\nCome spend Mother’s Day 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\nJudy Montgomery – judy.montgomery01@gmail.com \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-with-judy-montgomery/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220515T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220515T120000
DTSTAMP:20220217T204948Z
CREATED:20211128T220449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T204948Z
UID:6192-1652601600-1652616000@www.dosbirds.org
SUMMARY:DE Bay Horseshoe Crabs & Shorebirds with Chris Bennett
DESCRIPTION:Bayshore Shorebirds\n\n\n\nWe will scan the harbor for birds near high tide and then head south to Slaughter Beach and Prime Hook Beach Road in search of migratory shorebirds and other coastal water birds. \n\n\n\nChris Bennett – cpb2564@gmail.com \n\n\n\nMeet at the DuPont Nature Center in Mispillion Harbor
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/de-bay-horseshoe-crabs-shorebirds-with-chris-bennett/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220525T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220525T210000
DTSTAMP:20220525T210920Z
CREATED:20211216T215237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220525T210920Z
UID:6206-1653505200-1653512400@www.dosbirds.org
SUMMARY:DOS May Meeting: CANCELED AGAIN - SORRY
DESCRIPTION:This talk was originally scheduled for 18 May and then was rescheduled for 25 May but had to be cancelled again due to ongoing health problems with the speaker.  The talk will be rescheduled for next fall.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPatricia Gonzalez is a field ornithologist from Argentina who studies migration of Red Knots throughout the Americas.  She is known as “Red Knot Woman” and “Mother of Moonbird”.  She currently works at the University of Buenos Aires and has been studying shorebird conservation for more than 20 years.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe meeting is held online via Zoom software. \n\n\n\nMembers will receive an email with Zoom login info prior to the meeting.  If you are not a member and would like to attend\, please use the button below to request login info which is available a few days before the meeting.   \n\n\n\nWe look forward to ‘seeing’ you soon! \n\n\n\n\nRequest Zoom Login
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/dos-may-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220604T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220604T120000
DTSTAMP:20220217T205151Z
CREATED:20211128T220949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T205151Z
UID:6193-1654329600-1654344000@www.dosbirds.org
SUMMARY:Fair Hill Bobolink trip with Ian Stewart
DESCRIPTION:See Boblinks up close!\n\n\n\nFair Hill NRMA nearby in Maryland boasts breeding Bobolinks\, Grasshopper Sparrows\, and Savannah Sparrows\, all within easy view from numerous groomed trails throughout their grassland habitats.  Excellent photographic opportunities within a short walk of the parking area where we’ll meet.  Much of the time will be spent enjoying the Bobolinks and Sparrows tending their young\, but we may also explore adjacent woodlands along the Big Elk Creek for additional species.  The multiple management practices throughout the 5\,656 acres will provide the potential for participants to note 60+ various bird species during our visit! \n\n\n\nIan Stewart –  itsacharliebrownchristmas@hotmail.com \n\n\n\nMeet at Parking Lot #3 (2895 Appleton Road) aka the North Appleton Parking Lot – Day fee in effect
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/fair-hill-bobolink-trip-with-ian-stewart/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220618T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220618T120000
DTSTAMP:20220616T130657Z
CREATED:20211128T221609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T130657Z
UID:6194-1655539200-1655553600@www.dosbirds.org
SUMMARY:Killen's Pond State Park with Chris Bennett - CANCELED
DESCRIPTION:This trip is canceled due to the leader no longer being available.  \n\n\n\nBreeding specialties of southern Delaware\n\n\n\nWe will walk the 2.6 mile pondside trail in search of summer nesting birds including Prothonotary\, Yellow-throated and Kentucky warbler\, Summer and Scarlet Tanager\, Yellow-billed Cuckoo and other breeding birds of Delaware’s coastal plain forests.  \n\n\n\nChris Bennett – cpb2564@gmail.com \n\n\n\nMeet at Meet at the sports complex parking area.  State Park fees in effect
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/killens-pond-state-park-with-chris-bennett/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220618T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220618T180000
DTSTAMP:20220521T142804Z
CREATED:20220521T141354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220521T142804Z
UID:6290-1655560800-1655575200@www.dosbirds.org
SUMMARY:DOS June Picnic 2022
DESCRIPTION:The DOS picnic will be hosted by Delaware Wildlands on their Roberts Farm property.  315 Taylor’s Bridge Rd\, Townsend\, DE.  The picnic will start at 2:00 PM and will feature awards presentation\, Bird-a-thon Summary and opportunity for bird walks\, including to the Fortner Farm which was purchased with last years Bird-a-thon funs.
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/dos-june-picnic-2022/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220723T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220723T120000
DTSTAMP:20220720T005814Z
CREATED:20220521T144346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220720T005814Z
UID:6291-1658563200-1658577600@www.dosbirds.org
SUMMARY:44th 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 23rd\, at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge\, Smyrna\, Delaware. This will be a Half Day trip – tailored for beginners\, and is the 44th 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 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 2022-2023 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 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\nDunlin.
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/44th-annual-beginners-shorebird-field-trip/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220903T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220903T120000
DTSTAMP:20220721T105454Z
CREATED:20220106T034348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220721T105454Z
UID:6214-1662192000-1662206400@www.dosbirds.org
SUMMARY:Blackbird State Forest with Ian Stewart- Rescheduled for September!!!
DESCRIPTION:Our spring trip to Blackbird State Forest was rained out so Ian will lead a trip early this fall!\n\n\n\nWe will explore the area around the headquarters of Blackbird State Forest and if the birding is good we’ll continue to follow the birds in that tract\, if not we will move to another tract of the forest mid-morning.   \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 \n\n\n\nLimited to 20 participants\, please contact Ian to reserve a spot:  itsacharliebrownchristmas@hotmail.com
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/blackbird-state-forest/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220907T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220907T103000
DTSTAMP:20230328T002248Z
CREATED:20220710T155029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T002248Z
UID:6321-1662535800-1662546600@www.dosbirds.org
SUMMARY:Ashland Migrant Walk with Jim White
DESCRIPTION:Migrant Bird Walk at Ashland!\n\n\n\nJoin Jim White for a  ramble along the Red Clay Creek at Ashland Nature Center in search of warblers and other neotropical migrants!  Bring your binoculars and spotting skills. \n\n\n\nMeet in the parking lot of Ashland Nature Center\, Hockessin DE at 7:30 am. \n\n\n\nContact Carolyn at fieldtrips@dosbirds.org if you have any questions about this trip.
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/ashland-migrant-walk-with-jim-white/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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