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SUMMARY:University of Delaware Farm & Ecology Woods with Blue Hen Birding
DESCRIPTION:Pond at UD Farm by Samantha Melanson\, President of Blue Hen Birding \n\n\n\nExplore the UD Farm & Ecology Woods! \n\n\n\nPectoral Sandpiper by Michael Moore\n\n\n\nBy special permission from the University of Delaware & hosted by Blue Hen Birding\, a UD student organization\, here is an opportunity for non-UD affiliated birders to explore the University of Delaware Farm & Ecology Woods to observe the many species of birds that can be found there during fall migration. Be prepared with bug spray and appropriate footwear as the areas near the wetlands can be muddy especially if we have rain prior to the trip. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYellow-rumped Warbler by Michael Moore \n\n\n\nThis trip will be limited to 12 participants. Please email Carolyn at fieldtrips@dosbirds.org providing contact information to sign up for this trip or if you have any questions. \n\n\n\nMeet at the UDairy Creamery\, 535 S College Ave\, Newark DE & perhaps enjoy some ice cream after our walk! Parking 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/university-of-delaware-farm-ecology-woods-with-blue-hen-birding-3/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:Ashland Migrant Walk with Jim White
DESCRIPTION:Canada Warbler by Mike Moore \n\n\n\nMigrant 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 8:00 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-3/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:Cape Henlopen State Park with Chris Bennett
DESCRIPTION:Marsh along Walking Dunes Trail by Chris Bennett \n\n\n\nRaptors\, shorebirds\, terns\, gulls & late migrant songbirds at Cape Henlopen!\n\n\n\nCape Henlopen’s location at the mouth of Delaware Bay along the mid-Atlantic coast makes it a magnet for migrating and overwintering birds of all kinds.  Birds that might be encountered at Cape Henlopen in early October include late migrant songbirds\, raptors (this time of year features the greatest diversity of migrant raptors)\, shorebirds\, terns and gulls.  The park also provides a wide variety of habitats from nearshore ocean\, Delaware Bay\, beach and dunes\, maritime forest and tidal and non-tidal wetlands that are easily accessible to birders.  Park entry fees are in effect. \n\n\n\n     Peregrine Falcon by C. Bennett\n\n\n\n        Lesser Black-backed Gull                  by C. Bennett\n\n\n\nBrown-headed Nuthatch by C. Bennett\n\n\n\nMeet at the Fishing Pier 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/cape-henlopen-state-park-with-chris-bennett/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241013T080000
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SUMMARY:Searching for Sparrows at Burrows Run with Andy Ednie
DESCRIPTION:Field Sparrow by Michael Moore \n\n\n\nExplore Burrows Run while searching for sparrows!\n\n\n\nJoin Andy Ednie to search for sparrows in beautiful Burrows 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 Burrows Run gated entrance off of Ashland Clinton School Rd\, just uphill from Center Mill Rd.  Bring bug spray\, wear boots and prepare for some hill climbing!   \n\n\n\nContact Carolyn at fieldtrips@dosbirds.org if you have any questions about this trip. 
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/searching-for-sparrows-at-burrows-run-with-andy-ednie-3/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:Youth Birders:  Ashland Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Peregrine Falcon by David Brown \n\n\n\nOne of the great things about fall migration is how much slower it is than the spring. This givesus lots of time to search out later migrants like sparrows\, finches\, and kinglets. We’ll end thetrip with some time at the hawk watch to look for falcons\, hawks\, and eagles. \n\n\n\nPlease RSVP to Jessica at redknotyouthbirders@gmail.com so we’ll know to expect you. \n\n\n\n3511 Barley Mill Road\, Hockessin DE 19707
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/youth-birders-ashland-nature-center/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Youth Birding
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SUMMARY:Late Afternoon Bird Walk at the DuPont Environmental Education Center/Russell W. Peterson Refuge with Joe Francis
DESCRIPTION:Yellow-bellied Sapsucker 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\nNext Walk: 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/late-afternoon-bird-walk-at-the-dupont-environmental-education-center-russell-w-peterson-refuge-with-joe-francis-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:"A Fascination with Finches" by Matthew Young
DESCRIPTION:NOTE THIS TALK IS A WEEK LATER THAN USUAL. \n\n\n\nSummary: From backyards to wilderness peaks\, finches are some of the most exciting\, mysterious\, and popular group of songbirds. In this information-packed presentation\, finch expert Matthew Young will introduce you to the 43 finches of the United States and Canada from feeder-favorite goldfinches to Red Crossbill tribes\, to poorly known mountain-top Black Rosy-Finches to endangered Hawaiian honeycreepers.  Matt has co-authored with Judy Stokes The Stokes Guide to Finches of the United States and Canada which covers detailed finch identification\, language\, behavior\, irruptions\, specialized maps and foraging charts on crossbills\, conservation\, and much more.   There will be an opportunity for book signing at the meeting as well.  Books will be for sale at the meeting for $20.  Profits to benefit DOS programs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMatthew Young is the Founder and Board President of the Finch Research Network. Matthew has also worked in the field of social work with special needs populations at the William George Agency for 12 years. Additionally\, Matthew worked at the Cornell Lab across 15 years where he worked on Golden-winged Warblers\, Voices of Hawaii’s Birds\, Merlin Bird ID\, and was Project Lead on Lab’s first Irruptive Finch Survey in 1999. Widely known as a preeminent authority on finches of North America\, Matthew has written finch species accounts for breeding bird atlases\, Birds of the World accounts\, and published several papers on finches and the Red Crossbill vocal complex. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis talk is in person\, but live streaming of this talk will be available to members of DOS who can’t make it. Link to be provided by email to members a couple days before the talk. A recording of the talk will also be available to DOS members who will receive an link via email after the talk. Join now if you want these links!
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/a-fascination-with-finches-by-matthew-young/
LOCATION:Ashland Nature Center\, 3511 Barley Mill Road\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T190000
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SUMMARY:Youth Birders: Rushton Woods Owl Banding
DESCRIPTION:*Note the evening meeting time! \n\n\n\n\n\nNorthern Saw-whet Owl by Jessica Shahan \n\n\n\nIt’s time for another fun evening with owls!  Join the banding crew at Rushton Woods Preserve as they work to catch and band Northern Saw-whet Owls\, to help researchers discover more about their amazing annual movements and unique nocturnal adaptations.  \n\n\n\n911 Delchester Road\, Newtown Square PA 19073 \n\n\n\nSpaces are limited\, so pre-registration is required\, please contact Jessica at redknotyouthbirders@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/youth-birders-rushton-woods-owl-banding-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Youth Birding
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T103000
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SUMMARY:Anson B. Nixon Park with Ian Stewart
DESCRIPTION:Palm Warbler (Yellow) by Carolyn Holland \n\n\n\nExplore this under-birded park to see what species we might find!\n\n\n\nAnson B. Nixon park (www.ansonbnixonpark.org) is an attractive 100 acre site owned by the Kennett Area Park Authority. It contains two small lakes and a mix of woodland and dense forest with creeks. It is free to enter\, there is ample parking and the trails are good. We will search the woods and edges for late migrants\, winter visitors and residents. This well-maintained park is under-birded yet the mix of habitats holds great promise of us adding some new species to the site list!  Bring bug spray and wear appropriate shoes for walking. \n\n\n\nContact Carolyn at fieldtrips@dosbirds.org if you have any questions about this trip.. \n\n\n\nThe entrance to the park is on N Walnut Street in Kennett Square.  The GPS coordinates on the map below will take you to the park entrance where there is a sign at the end of the driveway.  Follow the driveway and soon you will come to a good size parking lot on the right where we will meet. If this lot is full there is a spillover lot further down the driveway.
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/anson-b-nixon-park-with-ian-stewart-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241027T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241027T170000
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SUMMARY:Big Sit at First State National Historical Park with Declan O’Neil
DESCRIPTION:View for the Big Sit by Declan O’Neil \n\n\n\nYellow-bellied Sapsucker by Declan O’Neil\n\n\n\nJoin the Big Sit!\n\n\n\nA “big sit” is a unique birding event where as many birds as possible are counted from one stationary location. Providing a scenic view of the Brandywine Valley\, the large hill at First State National Historical Park is an ideal big-sitting spot!  \n\n\n\nOur main targets will be migrating raptors and songbirds in addition to resident species. Past rarities seen from the hill at First State include Short-eared Owl\, Orange-crowned Warbler\, and Sandhill Cranes\, so we’ll make sure to keep our eyes peeled!  \n\n\n\nThis is a casual event\, so feel free to come and go as you please. Bring a folding chair and a picnic if desired. \n\n\n\nWe will meet at the top of the hill\, accessed from the Ramsey Road parking lot across from Ramsey’s Farm. \n\n\n\nContact Declan at Declan@dosbirds.org with any questions about this event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMerlin by Declan O’Neil
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/big-sit-at-first-state-national-historical-park-with-declan-oneil/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T203000
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SUMMARY:Evening Saw-whet Owl Banding at Rushton Woods
DESCRIPTION:***This event is filled*** \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNorthern Saw-whet Owl courtesy of Rushton Woods Preserve \n\n\n\nBy special request\, owl banding for adults!\n\n\n\nJoin the banding crew at Rushton Woods Preserve as they work to catch and band Northern Saw-whet Owls\, to help researchers discover more about their amazing annual movements and unique nocturnal adaptations.  \n\n\n\nThis trip will be limited to 20 participants\, DOS members only. Please email Carolyn at fieldtrips@dosbirds.org providing contact information to sign up for this trip or if you have any questions. \n\n\n\n911 Delchester Road\, Newtown Square PA 19073
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/evening-saw-whet-owl-banding-at-rushton-woods/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T120000
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SUMMARY:Sea Watch I with Chris Bennett & Anthony Gonzon
DESCRIPTION:Common Loon by Michael Moore \n\n\n\nJoin Anthony and Chris for 3 brisk birding adventures at the Indian River Inlet this winter! \n\n\n\nNovember 16\, 2024 – 8am until 12pmFebruary 1\, 2025 – 8am until 12pmMarch 15\, 2025 – 8am until 12pm \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\nParticipants should monitor the DOS website and social media for last minute changes due to weather or other conditions. \n\n\n\nContact Carolyn at fieldtrips@dosbirds.org if you have any questions about this trip.
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/sea-watch-i-with-chris-bennett-anthony-gonzon-3/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241117T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241117T103000
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SUMMARY:Youth Birders: Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge
DESCRIPTION:Blue-winged Teal by Michael Moore \n\n\n\nThis trip is all about waterfowl!  Join us to explore the diversity of duck and goose species that move into the Mid-Atlantic region for the winter each year.  We’ll be bringing scopes to make sure we get great looks\, so don’t miss out! \n\n\n\n*Annual Duck Stamp or Daily Pass required \n\n\n\nPlease RSVP to Jessica at redknotyouthbirders@gmail.com so we’ll know to expect you. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2591 Whitehall Neck Road\, Smyrna\, DE  19977
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/youth-birders-bombay-hook-national-wildlife-refuge-3/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Youth Birding
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241117T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241117T164500
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SUMMARY:Late Afternoon Bird Walk at the DuPont Environmental Education Center/Russell W. Peterson Refuge with Joe Francis
DESCRIPTION:Bald Eagle 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\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-3/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T210000
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SUMMARY:"The Birding Prescription - how mindful birding is good for us\, and for the birds" by Holly Merker and Joe Francis - MOVED TO ZOOM ONLY
DESCRIPTION:DUE TO BAD WEATHER THIS TALK WILL BE PRESENTED ON ZOOM ONLY.  SEE BELOW.   \n\n\n\nJoin DOS Member Holly Merker and current DOS President Joe Francis for a conversation about birding’s impact on health and well-being.  In relating personal experiences as well as the latest insights from the scientific literature\, they will touch on ways to refocus attention\, reduce eco-anxiety and climate grief\, and build connection to nature and each other through mindful birding practices.  Come prepared to learn new skills to recapture joy and awe in the outdoors. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHolly Merker\, DOS Member and former DOS Council Officer\, is a nature-based wellness specialist\, professional birding guide\, author\, and lecturer.  Combining backgrounds in art therapy\, nature and forest therapy\, wellness counseling\, mindfulness practice\, and bird identification\, she specializes in providing Mindful Birding experiences and is a global advocate in promoting the concepts surrounding why and how wild birds and birding can support overall human wellbeing and health. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoe Francis\, DOS President\, is a retired physician who has practiced in hospital\, long term care\, public health\, and hospice settings.  He started birding in medical school as a way to manage his own stress.  This has gradually led him to a broader appreciation of nature and the urgent need for healing on a planetary level\, which motivates his current slate of post-retirement activities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis talk HAS BEEN CHANGED TO FULLY ZOOM.  Link will be emailed to everyone on the DOS mailing list.  To request the link\, send email to membership@dosbirds.org.
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/birding-rx/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T083000
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SUMMARY:Youth Birders: Wilmington Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:Hermit Thrush by Carolyn Holland \n\n\n\nJoin us for the 125th annual Christmas Bird Count!  We will be counting all of the birds we can see and hear to help track continent-wide trends in bird diversity and abundance.  The data collected is used by scientists working to protect bird habitats and populations. \n\n\n\nPlease RSVP to Jessica at redknotyouthbirders@gmail.com so we’ll know to expect you. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet at Mount Cuba Center\, 3120 Barley Mill Road\, Hockessin\, DE
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/youth-birders-wilmington-christmas-bird-count-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Youth Birding
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T081654
CREATED:20241119T203459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T184316Z
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SUMMARY:DOS December Meeting: Annual "For DOS\, by DOS" short presentations by DOS members
DESCRIPTION:The December member meeting will feature several short talks by DOS members on activities managed\, coordinated and implemented by DOS members and partner organizations.  The talks will generally be 10-15 minute overviews of activities implemented over the past year.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nBirds on the move! Tracking migration using the Motus network. Ian StewartThe Motus tracking system is a network of towers that detect the presence of radio-tagged animals so we can follow their movements. Ian will discuss the results from a large-scale Wood Thrush radio-tagging project he participated in this summer as well as reviewing this year’s most notable detections from Motus towers throughout Delaware. He will also show how everyone can have fun exploring the Motus website! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCitizen Science Projects: Hermitage and First State National Park Bird Surveys. Andy EdnieAndy will provide a review of the three-year bird survey at Hermitage Natural Area administered by the Trustees of New Castle Common. The Hermitage is an oasis in the sprawl of suburbia along the Delaware River. Originally the ancestral home of Nicholas Van Dyke II\, the property has multiple habitats; woods\, marsh\, tidal creek\, and fields to produce a plethora of species. Originally\, the survey was initiated to evaluate the avifauna during habitat restoration\, but changes may put further research at risk. As the Hermitage survey winds down\, Andy will also discuss the next bird survey to start in 2025 at First State National Historic Park and how you can participate. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDOS Youth Birders support bird conservation by competing in World Series of Birding.  Christian Scheibe and Elle McDonald.  The World Series of Birding is a birding competition and fundraiser held every spring in Cape May\, NJ. Ellie and Christian will discuss what it was like being on the team the Flying Penguins. They participated in the middle school division of the competition this past spring and birded from 3am to 10pm on May 11th. The Flying Penguins chose to raise money for the Delaware Nature Society Bird Conservation Initiative\, and will be talking about their experiences fundraising and competing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPiping Plover Research.  Eli Hevalow. The presentation I plan to give will follow the topic of Piping Plover Nest Site Selection at Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge. In short\, it will cover a little bit of the restoration and history of Fowler Beach/Prime Hook\, the change in number of PIPL nests from 2016-2024\, as well as the vegetation management tactics that have been done the last few years and a review of some data collected for my senior thesis. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDelaware Master Naturalist certification Program. Scott NortheyThe Delaware Master Naturalist Program trains citizens as ambassadors and stewards of Delaware’s natural resources and ecosystems through science-based education and volunteer opportunities. The training program is jointly coordinated by University of Delaware Cooperative Extension and Delaware Nature Society. \n\n\n\nDOS is a Local Organizing Partner (LOP) for the Delaware Master Naturalists program. The LOPs work closely with trained Master Naturalists to coordinate and execute Master Naturalist volunteer projects\, recruit volunteers into the program\, and work with other organizations to maximize the Delaware Master Naturalist mission.  \n\n\n\nScott is in the process of completing the certification and will give an overview of the program and provide information to others who may be interested to join future training sessions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe meeting is held in person at Ashland Nature Center and online via Zoom software.   The in person meeting is open to all\, Zoom presentation is for DOS members only.   \n\n\n\nMembers in good standing will receive an email with Zoom login info prior to the meeting.  If you are not a member and would like to attend virtually\, please consider joining DOS.   \n\n\n\nWe look forward to ‘seeing’ you soon!
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/dos-december-meeting-annual-for-dos-by-dos-short-presentations-by-dos-members-3/
LOCATION:Ashland Nature Center\, 3511 Barley Mill Road\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T110000
DTSTAMP:20260414T081654
CREATED:20240730T165205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T165206Z
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SUMMARY:Midwinter Bird Walk at Alapocas with Joe Francis
DESCRIPTION:Merlin by Carolyn Holland \n\n\n\nExplore Alapocas Woods for wintering birds\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\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/midwinter-bird-walk-at-alapocas-with-joe-francis/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250119T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250119T103000
DTSTAMP:20260414T081654
CREATED:20241229T163248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250118T220541Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Birders: Brandywine Creek State Park***Cancelled due to impending storm!***
DESCRIPTION:Purple Finch by Carolyn Holland \n\n\n\nWe’re kicking off the new year with a trip to explore the winter resident birds of Delaware!  On this trip\, we will explore the park’s forests\, meadows\, and the 200-year-old Tulip Tree Woods as we look for red-breasted nuthatches\, dark-eyed juncos\, winter wrens\, purple finches\, and whatever other species are sticking around for winter.  Previous birding experience is not necessary! We supply loaner binoculars and spotting scopes.\n\n\n\nNo DE state park fees in January \n\n\n\nPlease RSVP to Jessica at redknotyouthbirders@gmail.com so we’ll know to expect you. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet at the Nature Center parking lot- 41 Adams Dam Road\, Wilmington DE 19807
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/youth-birders-brandywine-creek-state-park/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Youth Birding
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T081654
CREATED:20241120T195144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250111T172956Z
UID:7083-1737572400-1737579600@www.dosbirds.org
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 2024-2025 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\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis event will be held on line via Zoom.  A zoom link will be sent to all DOS members via email.  If you are not a member\, you can request a zoom link by clicking the button below.   \n\n\n\n\nNon-members click here to request Zoom link\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFor DOS members only\, there will be a link to a recording of the talk after the meeting. If you are not a member and want to attend virtually\, please consider joining.
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/dos-january-meeting-annual-christmas-count-recap-3/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250202T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250202T173000
DTSTAMP:20260414T081654
CREATED:20241209T201518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250101T142824Z
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SUMMARY:Birding New Jersey's North Shore with Andy Ednie
DESCRIPTION:Sandy Hook by Andy Ednie \n\n\n\nSearch for rarities in New Jersey!\n\n\n\n                     Merlin by Andy Ednie\n\n\n\nHard to believe that some of Jersey’s best birding is right in the heart of the megalopolis. The north Jersey coast has the second highest species list in the state (365)\, only topped by Cape May (375). Winter birding produces Alcids\, Gulls\, waterfowl\, and winter finches. White-winged Scoter\, Common Eider\, Razorbill\, Iceland Gull\, and Snow Bunting are expected. Past trips have found Eurasian Wigeon\, Tufted Duck\, Black Guillemot\, Snowy Owl\, Crossbills and Lapland Longspur. The trip will start at Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreational Area from parking lot B at 7:30 am and then head south to Shark River\, Manasquan Inlet and Island Beach State Park. We’ll be checking eBird and the Christmas count reports to find the rarities. This will be an all-day event\, so pack food and drinks. Comfort stations will be open at Sandy Hook. Weather date will be Sunday\, February 9th\, but we will be home for the Super Bowl! \n\n\n\nIf you plan to attend\, contact Andy Ednie (302-463-0113) or email ednieap@verizon.net. \n\n\n\n Carpooling will be from the Claymont Train Station leaving at 5:30 am.
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/birding-new-jerseys-north-shore-with-andy-ednie/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T081654
CREATED:20240923T013710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T235536Z
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SUMMARY:Sea Watch II with Chris Bennett & Anthony Gonzon
DESCRIPTION:Common Loon by Michael Moore \n\n\n\nTwo more opportunities remain to join Anthony and Chris for brisk birding adventures at the Indian River Inlet this winter! February 15\, 2025 – 8am until 12pmMarch 15\, 2025 – 8am until 12pm \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). Participants should monitor the DOS website and social media for last minute changes due to weather or other conditions. \n\n\n\nCome prepared for cold conditions and the seashore wind and bring your scope if you have one. \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-ii-with-chris-bennett-anthony-gonzon-3/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T103000
DTSTAMP:20260414T081654
CREATED:20241231T023950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250111T173533Z
UID:7134-1739694600-1739701800@www.dosbirds.org
SUMMARY:Youth Birders:  Chambers Works Natural Area
DESCRIPTION:Hooded Merganser by Michael Moore \n\n\n\nWe’re trying this trip again in 2025 with the hope that snowstorms don’t swoop in and make us have to cancel!  Our first Red Knots trip into New Jersey brings special access to Chemours’ Chambers Works site in Penns Grove.  Youth birding committee member Scott Northey will show us around the site’s 500 acres of freshwater impoundments\, grasslands\, and forested wetlands to look for wintering birds and waterfowl!  Previous birding experience is not necessary! We supply loaner binoculars and spotting scopes. \n\n\n\nThere are no entrance fees for this site. \n\n\n\nMeeting address will be forwarded with RSVP- Please email SCOTT.T.NORTHEY@chemours.com \n\n\n\nNOTE: adult participants on youth birding trips must be accompanied by a youth birder!
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/youth-birders-chambers-works-natural-area/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Youth Birding
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T081654
CREATED:20241123T143639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T220210Z
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SUMMARY:***Cancelled***Sparrow Stake-Out at the Russell Peterson Wildlife Refuge/DuPont Environmental Education Center with Joe Francis and friends
DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelled due to the 100% likelihood of rain forecasted.  A make-up will be scheduled as a “pop-up” event for sometime in March. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAmerican Tree Sparrow by Michael Moore \n\n\n\nAn opportunity to study many sparrow species!\n\n\n\nSparrows are a perennial challenge for beginning and experienced birders alike.  Here’s an opportunity to figure out those “LBJs” in comfort and style.  \n\n\n\nTo coax these shy creatures out of the brush\, we’ll spend time divided into small groups and seated at strategic points along the Peterson Refuge trail network.  Expect good opportunities to study Song\, Swamp\, White-throated\, Field\, and Fox Sparrows as well as Juncos and Towhees.  There’s a decent chance of Savannah\, Tree and Lincoln’s Sparrows as well as Orange-Crowned Warblers and Rusty Blackbirds.  And\, who knows\, perhaps a repeat of last year’s LeConte’s Sparrow or even a Vesper Sparrow (last seen there in 2015). \n\n\n\nFor this trip\, we recommend bringing a folding stool or a cushion to lay atop a boulder or log.  Dress warmly\, as we will be staying put for periods of time and the refuge can be breezy.  \n\n\n\nMeet by the Russell Peterson statue in the parking area for the DuPont Environmental Education Center. Anyone needing basic information on sparrow ID or having other questions can email Joe at jfrancismd@verizon.net.
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/sparrow-stake-out-at-the-russell-peterson-wildlife-refuge-dupont-environmental-education-center-with-joe-francis-and-friends/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T081654
CREATED:20241120T200439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T200857Z
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SUMMARY:DOS February Meeting:  "RaptorQuest\, Chasing’s America’s Raptors" by Scott Harris
DESCRIPTION:Zoom only.   \n\n\n\nMy book RaptorQuest\, Chasing’s America’s Raptors is about my journey to find all 53 of the Raptors that call the Lower 48 states home. I found all 53\, along with a Bat Falcon\, a Steller’s Sea Eagle and an Eurasian Eagle Owl. It is filled with stories about each bird and dozens of color photographs. \n\n\n\nI took 17 months and more than 100\,000 miles of travel across 34 states. In my presentation\, I share my adventures\, misadventures\, successes and failures. From -36 degree days\, to one over 100\, to getting stuck in the mud\, to barely missing a bird\, to just arriving in time. It’s about the Raptors\, of course\, but it’s also about the people I met\, the things I learned and why I’m already in the middle of my next big birding adventure. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nScott Harris and his wife Randi retired to South Carolina in March of 2020—something Scott will tell you was one of the best decisions they have made in their forty-four years of marriage. It was also when he first started birding—a hobby he never imagined himself participating in\, but now can’t imagine living without. \n\n\n\nThey sold their long-time home and business\, Mustang Marketing\, a marketing/branding company they had owned for thirty-five years. They are blessed that both their children and their grandson are also in South Carolina.  \n\n\n\nWhile in California\, Scott had a syndicated newspaper column and two weekly radio shows. He and his son Justin also hosted a Los Angeles Dodgers weekly live radio show. Scott sat on dozens of boards over the years\, including Boys & Girls Club\, United Way\, The Sheriff’s Foundation\, Pepperdine University\, Moorpark College\, and California State University Northridge. \n\n\n\nIn the month before leaving Ventura County\, Scott was honored as Man of the Year\, with his company having won Business of the Year two years previously. His interests and hobbies include the largest collection of John Steinbeck’s Travels with Charley in the world\, playing harmonica in a blues band for five years\, and writing (he has written almost fifty books in the past six years—though RaptorQuest is his first entrée into the world of birding). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe meeting is held online via Zoom software.  Zoom only.   \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 \n\n\n\n\nRequest Zoom Login
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/dos-february-meeting-raptorquest-chasings-americas-raptors-by-scott-harris/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T110000
DTSTAMP:20260414T081654
CREATED:20250111T165416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250111T165417Z
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SUMMARY:Auburn Valley State Park with Declan O'Neil
DESCRIPTION:Yellow-bellied Sapsucker by Declan O’Neil \n\n\n\nJoin us for a morning walk at Auburn Valley. This scenic park provides great habitat for many overwintering species\, from woodpeckers to raptors to sparrows. Bring comfortable hiking shoes and a sense of adventure. \n\n\n\nContact Declan at Declan@dosbirds.org if you have any questions about this trip. \n\n\n\nMeet at the Yorklyn Bridge Trail Parking Lot by the pavilion.  \n\n\n\n[This trip is co-listed with Delaware State Parks]
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/auburn-valley-state-park-with-declan-oneil-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T180000
DTSTAMP:20260414T081654
CREATED:20241229T174222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T210548Z
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SUMMARY:Raptors in Winter with Jim White  ***This trip has been rescheduled from February 16!***
DESCRIPTION:Red-tailed Hawk by Carolyn Holland \n\n\n\nA quest for Raptors in Winter!\n\n\n\nBarred Owl by Shannon Modla\n\n\n\nA full day quest for raptors that may be found in our area during the winter months.  We will visit several areas in Delaware and while we will include owls in our search\, no tape recordings will be used to call them in.  Bring snacks\, lunch etc.  There is typically a stop around lunchtime at Wawa/Royal Farms/etc. to refuel.  Be sure to dress appropriately for extended periods of time in the mid-winter elements! \n\n\n\nRed-shouldered Hawk by Carolyn Holland\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDOS members only -This trip is limited to 14 participants. Contact Jim at hylajwhite@aol.com to register or if you have any questions about this trip. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet at the Wilmington Airport\, also known as the New Castle County Airport.
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/raptors-in-winter-with-jim-white/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T081654
CREATED:20240923T013912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T231243Z
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SUMMARY:Sea Watch III with Chris Bennett & Anthony Gonzon   ***Postponed until Saturday\, March 22 @ 8-12***
DESCRIPTION:Common Loon 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-3/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T081654
CREATED:20250219T150358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T223525Z
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SUMMARY:DOS March Meeting: "Echoes of the Estuary: Using Sound to Study Marsh Birds" by Kelly Faller
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 6:30 pm. Come early to socialize and meet DOS officers and the rest of the birding community! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAdvances in acoustic technology and artificial intelligence are revolutionizing bird research\, making it possible to monitor entire landscapes in new ways. This talk will explore how passive acoustic monitoring is expanding our ability to study marsh birds\, track habitat changes\, and measure the impact of restoration efforts at an unprecedented scale. With the help of artificial intelligence\, we can now sift through thousands of hours of recordings to detect rare and elusive species like the Eastern Black Rail and Saltmarsh Sparrow. With machine learning unlocking new ways to analyze vast amounts of sound data\, we are entering a new era of conservation where listening to the landscape can guide smarter\, more effective protection of marsh-dependent birds. This presentation will highlight the beauty of coastal marshes and how technology is helping us protect and preserve these unique ecosystems and the birds that rely on them.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nKelly Faller is Lead Estuary Science Coordinator at Partnership for the Delaware Estuary. Her main role is to assist with the design\, development\, and implementation of tasks and initiatives related to PDE’s scientific projects and programs (i.e.\, wetlands\, restoration\, and shellfish). Prior to joining PDE\, Faller earned her Bachelor’s degree in Ecology\, Evolution\, and Natural Resources from Rutgers University in 2021. There\, she completed a George H. Cook honors thesis studying how invasive forest vegetation impacts bat foraging ecology. Later\, she worked as a North Pacific Groundfish Observer in Alaska. In her free time\, she enjoys hiking in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey\, birding\, and traveling to the colder parts of the world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe meeting is held in person at Ashland Nature Center and online via Zoom software. The in person meeting is open to everyone\, but the Zoom presentation is for DOS members only. \n\n\n\nMembers in good standing will receive an email with Zoom login info prior to the meeting.  If you are not a member and would like to attend virtually\, please consider joining DOS.   \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you soon!
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/dos-march-meeting-echoes-of-the-estuary-using-sound-to-study-marsh-birds-by-kelly-faller/
LOCATION:Ashland Nature Center\, 3511 Barley Mill Road\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T081654
CREATED:20250314T231417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T015216Z
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SUMMARY:Sea Watch III with Andy Ednie
DESCRIPTION:Common Loon 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-4/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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