All Upcoming Events and Trips

Youth Birders: Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge

Hooded Merganser by Michael Moore This trip is all about waterfowl! Join us to explore numerous species of ducks and geese 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! Please RSVP to Jessica at [email protected] so we'll ... Read more

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Youth Birders: White Clay Creek State Park

Red-breasted Nuthatch by Michael Moore We will meet at the Nature Center and explore the nearby trails looking for winter residents like sparrows, red-breasted nuthatches, juncos and winter finches! Please RSVP to Jessica at [email protected] so we'll know to expect you.

Midwinter Bird Walk at Alapocas with Sally O’Byrne

Dark-eyed Junco by Michael Moore Explore Alapocas Woods for wintering birds Come out and get to know some of the birds that are at home in the woods and fields during winter! Contact Carolyn at [email protected] if you have any questions about this trip. Meet at the Blue Ball Barn near the traffic circle on ... Read more

Sea Watch II with Chris Bennett & Anthony Gonzon

Long-tailed Duck by Michael Moore Two more opportunities remain to join Anthony Gonzon and Chris Bennett for brisk birding adventures at the Indian River Inlet this winter! January 22, 2023 – 8am until 12pm March 12, 2023 – 8am until 12pm To be enjoyed at the Southside Day Use Area (parking lot on the south ... Read more

Youth Birders: DOS Sea Watch, Indian River Inlet-Southside Day Use Area

Long-tailed Duck by Michael Moore This is a great opportunity to see sea ducks, loons, gulls and other fun ocean-going species. There might even be a seal sighting! This trip is in conjunction with the full DOS membership. Youth birding leaders will be present for the whole morning, but feel free to stop by for ... Read more

Raptors in Winter with Jim White (DOS Members Only)

Northern Harrier by Michael Moore New this year, a quest for Raptors in Winter! A 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 ... Read more

DOS February Meeting: “Species limits and conservation of the Sharp-shinned Hawk complex” by Therese A. Catanach

The Sharp-shinned Hawk (Accipiter striatus) complex is widely distributed across the New World, breeding from western Alaska to Argentina.  Although currently treated as a single species, based on size and plumage variation some authorities have suggested there may be multiple species of “Sharpie”. Using nuclear and mitochondrial DNA sequences from over 50 samples, from across the ... Read more

Youth Birders: Bombay Hook NWR Take Two

Hooded Merganser by Michael Moore This trip is all about waterfowl! Join us to explore numerous species of ducks and geese 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! Please RSVP to Jessica at [email protected] so we'll ... Read more

Waterfowl on the Susquehanna Flats with Andy Ednie

Redheads by Michael Moore New this Winter, Waterfowl at Perryville Community Park! Join Andy Ednie for an opportunity to observe hundreds of Tundra Swans & ducks while studying a diversity of species. We'll look for Canvasbacks & Redheads, Greater & Lesser Scaup, Ring-necked Ducks, Hooded & Common Mergansers, Buffleheads & Ruddy Ducks just to name ... Read more