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. See below for speaker list. Will Krohn, University of Delaware "Investigating Natal Dispersal and Artificial Colony ... Read more
Snow Geese by Carolyn Holland Join us for the 126th 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. Please RSVP to Jessica ... Read more
Red-headed Woodpecker by Jean-Marie Gauthier Last day for this survey! DOS with the cooperation with the National Park Service is embarking on a comprehensive transect survey of the avifauna of the Brandywine Valley (formerly Woodlawn) Tract of First State National Historical Park. The property was preserved for prosperity by William Poole Bancroft with “the vision ... Read more
Hermit Thrush by Carolyn Holland Explore Delaware’s Premier Urban Wildlife Refuge! There will be a chance to work off those extra holiday calories and bird at a slower, more relaxing pace than the recent CBCs with a walk along the Jack A Markell Trail at the Peterson Refuge near the Wilmington Riverfront. We will begin ... Read more
Summary: Shorebirds are an important part of the ecology of Delaware’s shorelines. But they are under threat; populations are declining. DNREC’s Delaware Shorebird Project works to mitigate that threat, through research and monitoring, habitat protection, and management planning. The Shorebird Project team has conducted research and monitoring since 1997. They have studied the health and status ... Read more
Sandhill Cranes by Carolyn Holland This January, we’re headed to southern New Castle County to explore Delaware’s winter waterfowl! We will start with a stop at the viewing platform overlooking Thousand Acre Marsh, then explore the adjacent forests and fields. Besides ducks, geese, and swans, we’ll also be keeping an eye out for overwintering songbirds, ... Read more
Field Sparrow by Carolyn Holland Explore Delaware’s Premier Urban Wildlife Refuge! Close the week with an easy walk along the Jack A Markell Trail at the Peterson Refuge near the Wilmington Riverfront. We will begin about 2 hours before sundown and cover about 2 miles, mostly on boardwalk with a bit of woodland trail thrown ... Read more
***Cancelled due to sub-freezing temperatures & ice on the boardwalk*** Field Sparrow by Carolyn Holland Explore Delaware’s Premier Urban Wildlife Refuge! Close the week with an easy walk along the Jack A Markell Trail at the Peterson Refuge near the Wilmington Riverfront. We will begin about 2 hours before sundown and cover about 2 miles, ... Read more
Photograph by Andy Ednie Join the survey! Delaware’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 ... Read more
Mute Swan by Will Krohn Due to extreme temperatures and persistence of accumulated snow and ice, the location of the morning waterfowl walk at C&D Wildlife Area--Canal Pond with Will Krohn has been changed to Battery Park in New Castle-please see Battery Park Bird Walk and Riverwatch for details. Canal Pond is arguably one of ... Read more
Lesser Black-backed Gull by Will Krohn Due to extreme temperatures and persistence of accumulated snow and ice, the location of the morning waterfowl walk at C&D Wildlife Area--Canal Pond with Will Krohn has been changed to Battery Park in New Castle. Because this park is on the Delaware River, it has not completely frozen over, ... Read more
Harry's Pond in Winter by Amy O'Neil How many species of birds can be found at Harry's Pond in winter? Bundle up and come out for the second in the series of seasonal strolls around Harry's Pond, this time for a little winter walk. In winter, there are geese aplenty, and ducks to see like ... Read more
