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SUMMARY:2026 Annual DOS Picnic and Bird-a-thon Results
DESCRIPTION:Annual DOS Picnic & Bird-A-Thon Results \n\n\n\nJune 20th; Noon-4 pm at the Delaware Wildlands Headquarters**Food truck from 1-3pm** \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 announcements\, will be on June 20th 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! Great birding from their beautiful new deck. \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 15th 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/2026-annual-dos-picnic-and-bird-a-thon-awards/
LOCATION:Delaware Wildlands Headquarters\, 315 Taylors Bridge Rd\, Townsend\, Delaware\, 19734\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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SUMMARY:White Clay Creek State Park Bird Survey
DESCRIPTION:Eastern Wood-Peewee by Carolyn Holland \n\n\n\nJoin the survey! \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\nPhotograph by Andy Ednie\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\, July 2Thursday\, October 8Saturday\, July 11Saturday\, October 17Thursday\, July 16Thursday\, October 22Saturday\, July 25Saturday\, October 31Thursday\, July 30Thursday\, November 5Saturday\, August 8Saturday\, November 14Thursday\, August 13Thursday\, November 19Saturday\, August 22Saturday\, November 28Thursday\, August 27Thursday\, December 3Saturday\, September 5Saturday\, December 12Thursday\, September 10Thursday\, December 17Saturday\, September 19Saturday\, December 26Thursday\, September 24Thursday\, December 31Saturday\, October 3 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhite Clay Creek Nature Center by Andy Ednie \n\n\n\nMeet at the White Clay Creek Nature Center at 8:00 am.  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: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 2025-2026 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-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:48th Annual Beginner's Shorebird Field Trip! ***Note change of date from 7/25***
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 25th\, at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge\, Smyrna\, Delaware. This will be a Half Day trip – tailored for beginners\, and is the 48th 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\nSpotted Sandpiper at Bear Swamp  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 2024-2025 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/48th-annual-beginners-shorebird-field-trip/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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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/
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