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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:20210918T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210918T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055902
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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:20210908T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210908T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055902
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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:20210825T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210825T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055902
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LAST-MODIFIED:20201213T020949Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210728T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210728T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055902
CREATED:20201213T020920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201213T020921Z
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SUMMARY:July 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/july-pea-patch-island-heron-survey/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210724T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210724T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055902
CREATED:20210705T180226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210705T180227Z
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SUMMARY:43rd 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 24\, at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge\, Smyrna\, Delaware. This will be a Half Day trip – tailored for beginners\, and is the 43rd 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 2021-2022 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 – if you have questions.  A few “loaner” binoculars will be available\, please contact leader to request if needed.More information on DOS is available at the society’s website – DOSBirds.orgMore information on Bombay Hook NWR is available at https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Bombay_Hook/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://tinyurl.com/sz4bt9cx
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/beginners-shorebird-field-trip/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210630T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210630T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055902
CREATED:20201213T020853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201213T020854Z
UID:5947-1625068800-1625086800@www.dosbirds.org
SUMMARY:June 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/june-pea-patch-island-heron-survey/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210616T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210616T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055902
CREATED:20201213T013031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210520T232658Z
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SUMMARY:DOS June Meeting: "What's new about birds on the move? Recent research from the Aeroecology Program at the University of Delaware" by Jeff Buler
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Buler will share highlights of recent and ongoing research by his lab and colleagues in the field of aeroecology; the study of the ecology of flying animals aloft. He will talk about how he uses radar and telemetry technologies to make new discoveries into 1) why and where birds stopover when migrating through the Gulf of Mexico and the Great Lakes regions\, 2) how waterfowl in the Delmarva peninsula may play a role for avian influenza transmission risk to poultry\, and 3) the movement and roosting ecology of Purple Martins in our region.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Jeff Buler was recently elected to the DOS Council. He received his B.A. from St. Mary’s College where he studied biology.  He went on to study nesting songbirds for his M.S. research at Louisiana State University and stopover ecology of songbirds using a variety of methods including weather surveillance radar for his dissertation research at The University of Southern Mississippi.  In 2011\, he joined the faculty at the University of Delaware. Jeff is an international leader in the discovery of novel methods to expand scientific knowledge within the young field of aeroecology focused on the basic and applied ecology of organisms that inhabit the atmosphere.  His current research focuses on radar biology\, avian ecology and migration\, landscape ecology\, and conservation biology.  \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-june-meeting-to-be-announced/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210612T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210612T080000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055902
CREATED:20210604T043247Z
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SUMMARY:Bobolinks\, Meadowlarks and more at Fair Hill
DESCRIPTION:Bobolinks\, Meadowlarks and more!\n\n\n\nJoin Ian Stewart at Fair Hill NRMA in nearby Maryland and enjoy close-up views of breeding Bobolinks\, Grasshopper & Savannah Sparrows and Meadowlarks from numerous groomed trails throughout their grassland habitats.  Excellent photographic opportunities abound just a short walk from the parking area where we’ll meet at 8AM!  The 5\,656 acres at Fair Hill are subject to multiple management practices and our stroll should produce a very respectable 60+ species list.  Much of the time will be spent enjoying the Bobolinks and sparrows tending to fledglings with additional exploration of adjacent woodlands along Big Elk Creek. \n\n\n\nNRMA Daily Pass in effect ; meet at Parking lot #3\, Appleton Rd (aka North Appleton Parking lot) \n\n\n\nLimited to 15 participants – RSVP directly to Ian at itsacharliebrownchristmas@hotmail.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.google.com/maps/dir/39.6876219\,-75.6691503/39.7143322\,-75.8221883/@39.714278\,-75.8222192\,107m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!4m4!1m1!4e1!1m0!3e0?hl=en&authuser=0
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/bobolinks-meadowlarks-and-more/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210604T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210604T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055902
CREATED:20210414T042554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210414T042555Z
UID:6070-1622827800-1622835000@www.dosbirds.org
SUMMARY:Pedals\, Pewees\, and Peregrines
DESCRIPTION:Pedals\, Pewees\, and Peregrines\n\n\n\nBirds fly\, feed\, and raise young alongside humans in the city and on this ride we’ll discover what’s living nearby!  DOS is teaming up with Urban Bike Project to help riders find some of the birds close to us – from the ducks in the Brandywine to the small birds singing from the tree tops\, to the raptors that nest in Downtown Wilmington.  Binoculars will be provided\, but supplies are limited\, so please bring your own if you have them!  This ride will focus on using your eyes and ears as you ride\, rather than speed\, and is a family-friendly program. \n\n\n\nA 5.5 mile ride beginning and ending at Urban Bike Project\, 1500 N. Walnut Street\, Wilmington DE 19801 – see below for a sample of our ride (may change at leaders’ discretion) \n\n\n\nLimited to 20 participants – RSVP: Register by visiting www.urbanbikeproject.com/bike-tours/ (preferred) or email urbanbikeproject@gmail.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1ZF5a16FJ9ur_8tp0VswisyUT1yZ85AUS&usp=sharing
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/pedals-pewees-and-peregrines/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210526T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210526T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055902
CREATED:20201213T020823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201213T020824Z
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SUMMARY:May 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/may-pea-patch-island-heron-survey/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210519T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210519T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055902
CREATED:20201213T013006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210509T155200Z
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SUMMARY:DOS May Meeting: "Crash Course in Wildlife Photography" by Josh Ward
DESCRIPTION:Program Description:Have you ever looked at the work of the famous National Geographic photographers and wondered just how on Earth they manage to do what they do? Well\, I don’t claim to be NatGeo caliber\, but in this program we will take a look at all the general themes\, tips\, and tricks of being a wildlife photographer. We will jump into a rapid crash course about wildlife photography\, covering the ways to find and observe wildlife\, techniques for photography\, and how to use camera settings properly. Photography is a wonderful way to record what you might come across when you’re outdoors\, and it’s far easier to get into it than you might think! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJosh is currently a rising senior in Wildlife Conservation at Virginia Tech. He has been obsessed with the natural world since he could first walk and talk — everything from birds to bugs and frogs to bats. He has become an avid birder\, herper\, and all-around naturalist in the past several years Five years ago he began his path into the world of photography and hasn’t looked back since. He plans on pursuing a career in either writing about his experiences in nature or becoming a wildlife photographer full time. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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-may-meeting-to-be-announced/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210509T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210509T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055902
CREATED:20210408T040203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210408T040204Z
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SUMMARY:Mother's Day Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow birding Moms for a Mother’s Day stroll in lovely White Clay Creek searching for nesting local breeding birds and migrants passing through!  Timed for the final day to partake in the DE Bird-A-Thon (DBAT)!  State Park Fee in effect. \n\n\n\nSunday\, May 9th 2021 – Please RSVP to email listed below! \n\n\n\nMeet at 8 AM in the Chambers House Nature Center parking lot off Hopkins Rd  \n\n\n\nBe sure to bring binoculars\, a mask\, and good humor as we apply social distancing to our travel along the trails \n\n\n\nContact information:  carolyndamico@gmail.com
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/mothers-day-walk/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210508T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210508T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055902
CREATED:20210409T142139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210409T142140Z
UID:6066-1620459000-1620475200@www.dosbirds.org
SUMMARY:*All New*  DE Wild Lands' Fortner Property!
DESCRIPTION:Explore the newly acquired DE Wild Lands’ Fortner Property!  Offered as the DBAT is winding down\, this promising habitat for nesting and migrating birds will undoubtedly add interest to your list. \n\n\n\n7:30 AM start time\, 12 participant limit\, DOS members only. Please RSVP to email listed below for confirmation and meeting location/directions. \n\n\n\nBe sure to bring binoculars\, a mask\, and good humor as we apply social distancing to our travel along the trails \n\n\n\nContact information: mike.p.hudson@gmail.com
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/all-new-de-wild-lands-fortner-property/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210502T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210502T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055902
CREATED:20210408T041848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210408T041849Z
UID:6058-1619942400-1619953200@www.dosbirds.org
SUMMARY:Blackbird State Forest Blowout!
DESCRIPTION:Blackbird State Forest Blowout!\n\n\n\nIn this twist on an old walk\, we will explore  the area around the headquarters of Blackbird State Forest followed by a convoy to some of it’s lesser known corners in search of specialty bird and fresh experiences!  Helpfully offered during the week of the DE Bird-A-Thon for folks out for the count! \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).  Don’t forget your binoculars\, a mask\, and good humor as we socially distance our way along the trails…. \n\n\n\nLimited to 20 participants so please let us know you’re coming with an RSVP to the email listed below! \n\n\n\nContact:  itsacharliebrownchristmas@hotmail.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n39.34803243229926\, -75.67710760438707
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/blackbird-state-forest-blowout/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210502T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210502T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055902
CREATED:20210409T142116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210409T142117Z
UID:6065-1619940600-1619956800@www.dosbirds.org
SUMMARY:Great Cypress Swamp
DESCRIPTION:DBAT-ters Rejoice!  A Delaware Wild Lands trek to the Great Cypress Swamp in search of migrants and resident birds nesting in this unique environment. \n\n\n\n7:30 AM start time\, 12 participant limit\, DOS members only. Please RSVP to email listed below for confirmation and meeting location/directions. \n\n\n\nBe sure to bring binoculars\, a mask\, and good humor as we apply social distancing to our travels through the swamp! \n\n\n\nContact information:  mike.p.hudson@gmail.com
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/great-cypress-swamp/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210428T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210428T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055902
CREATED:20201213T020748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201213T020749Z
UID:5945-1619625600-1619643600@www.dosbirds.org
SUMMARY:April 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/april-pea-patch-island-heron-survey/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210424T070000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210424T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055902
CREATED:20210408T044227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210408T044227Z
UID:6064-1619247600-1619265600@www.dosbirds.org
SUMMARY:Ashton-Coopers Cross-Warren Tracts
DESCRIPTION:Half Day adventure exploring DNREC holdings in the 1\,000 Acre Marsh DBAT funds have helped to procure.  Migrating warblers\, egrets\, herons and more can be found in a variety of habitats including bay\, brackish and fresh water wetlands as well as pine and hardwood forests. \n\n\n\nMeet at the Ashton Tract parking lot at 7AM – Please note\, Conservation Access Pass is required! \n\n\n\nPlease bring your binoculars\, bug spray\, a mask\, and a sense of humor to practice social distancing as we travel about!  In accordance with suggested Covid protocol practices\, no carpooling between non-household folks. \n\n\n\nContact: jsbirders@verizon.net \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n39.52941025802514\, -75.58565914616784
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/ashton-coopers-cross-warren-tracts/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210421T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210421T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055902
CREATED:20201213T012937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210327T195106Z
UID:5939-1619031600-1619038800@www.dosbirds.org
SUMMARY:DOS April Meeting: An Introduction to Nocturnal Migration by Jerald Reb
DESCRIPTION:On spring and fall nights with good migration conditions\, thousands of birds can be heard calling as they move overhead. Come learn about identifying these nocturnal flight calls (NFCs)\, techniques used in monitoring nocturnal migration\, and more\, as Jerald takes us on a journey through the night skies! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJerald Reb grew up in Delaware\, where he started birding at the age of six. He started monitoring nocturnal flight calls in 2014 and has continued to do so ever since. After graduating from High School\, Jerald worked as a migration counter in Cape May\, NJ\, and a point count technician in New York. He now lives in Columbus\, Ohio\, where he is attending college. \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-to-be-announced/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210331T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210331T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055902
CREATED:20201213T020628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201213T020629Z
UID:5944-1617206400-1617224400@www.dosbirds.org
SUMMARY:March 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/march-pea-patch-island-heron-survey/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210320T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210320T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055902
CREATED:20201213T011950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201213T011951Z
UID:5935-1616227200-1616241600@www.dosbirds.org
SUMMARY:Third Sea Watch for 2020-2021
DESCRIPTION:Join Anthony Gonzon and Chris Bennett for 3 brisk birding adventures at the Indian River Inlet this winter! \n\n\n\nDec 13 – 8am until 12pm (Sunday)Feb 6 – 8am until 12pm (Saturday)Mar 20 – 8am until 12pm (Saturday) \n\n\n\nTo be enjoyed at the Southside Day Use Area (lot on the south side of Indian River Inlet along ocean) with the caveat of potential tweaking of times and possibly location depending on the weather forecasts! \n\n\n\nCome 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\nContact information to follow
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/third-sea-watch-for-2020-2021/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210317T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210317T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055902
CREATED:20201213T012858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T232511Z
UID:5938-1616007600-1616014800@www.dosbirds.org
SUMMARY:DOS March Meeting: "Understanding Bird Loss" by CareyJo Titus
DESCRIPTION:About the presentation:\n\n\n\nCareyJo will talk to us about the Ecology of Bird Loss Project\, which looks to understand how the loss of birds affects ecosystem processes such as seed dispersal\, pollination\, and invertebrate abundance. Her team works to understand the relationship between Såli (Micronesian Starlings)\, the only remaining seed-dispersing bird on Guam\, and Brown Treesnakes\, invasive predators that have led to the extinction of all other native forest birds. By monitoring Såli fledgling survival before and after snake suppression efforts we can determine the most effective methods to control this prolific invasive species\, with the ultimate goal of reintroducing Guam’s lost avifauna and restoring ecosystem function. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker:\n\n\n\nCareyJo Titus is an Avian Field Technician with Iowa State University’s Ecology of Bird Loss Project in Guam. Her interest in birds began while studying Zoology and Wildlife Biology at Malone University. This interest led her to pursue a Master’s degree at Eastern Kentucky University\, where I worked with Loggerhead Shrike vocal behavior. In addition to her work\, which she loves\, she enjoys hiking\, snorkeling\, wildlife photography\, and learning about new cuisines whenever she travels!  \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-march-meeting-to-be-announced/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210224T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210224T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055902
CREATED:20201213T013954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201213T014254Z
UID:5942-1614182400-1614200400@www.dosbirds.org
SUMMARY:February 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/february-pea-patch-island-heron-survey/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210217T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210217T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055902
CREATED:20201213T012823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210202T014808Z
UID:5937-1613588400-1613595600@www.dosbirds.org
SUMMARY:DOS February Meeting: "The Emilie Snethlage Expedition: Tales from the Juruá River in Brazil" by Marky Mutchler
DESCRIPTION:About the presentation: \n\n\n\nA group of women\, partnered through LSU\, inspired by the life of the courageous and adventurous ornithologist Emilie Snethlage\, spent several years planning out a long and harrowing journey to investigate the Juruá River\, a tributary of the Amazon. This river had never before been surveyed in modern times by ornithologists. Despite outside comments questioning the abilities of an all-women expedition\, they prevailed and soon enough found themselves in the small river town of Carauari where the expedition began- and 3 weeks later\, ended. Working with local people and traversing various habitats\, the women proved all doubts wrong and returned with valuable memories\, data\, and friendships (and 400+ bird species added to their lists!). Join Marky to hear the tale of this expedition from the eyes of a newly fledged undergraduate researcher and get a taste of what birding the Amazon Basin is like! \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker: \n\n\n\n\n\nMarky Mutchler has been a birder since the age of 4 and interested in nature and art for as long as she can remember. She is currently finishing her senior year at Louisiana State University\, pursuing a degree in Biological Sciences. While attending LSU\, she has had many opportunities to work in both lab and field settings in the pursuit of making her interest in ornithology a career. Continuing her dedication at LSU\, she was able to be a member of an all-woman expedition to the Brazilian Amazon. Upon graduating\, she plans to start her Ph.D. involving work in the field of evolutionary biology. Marky has also spent the last several years guiding at multiple birding festivals around the US. She has even had the opportunity to work with and share the conservation success story of the once-endangered Kirtland’s Warbler. Marky hopes that the coming decade will bring even more opportunities to share her passion for birds and illustration with others and inspire more people\, especially women in STEM. \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  a couple of days 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/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210206T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210206T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055902
CREATED:20201202T211952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201213T012018Z
UID:5900-1612598400-1612612800@www.dosbirds.org
SUMMARY:Second Sea Watch for 2020-2021
DESCRIPTION:Join Anthony Gonzon and Chris Bennett for 3 brisk birding adventures at the Indian River Inlet this winter! \n\n\n\nDec 13 – 8am until 12pm (Sunday)Feb 6 – 8am until 12pm (Saturday)Mar 20 – 8am until 12pm (Saturday) \n\n\n\nTo be enjoyed at the Southside Day Use Area (lot on the south side of Indian River Inlet along ocean) with the caveat of potential tweaking of times and possibly location depending on the weather forecasts! \n\n\n\nCome 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\nContact information to follow
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/sea-watches-for-2020-2021/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210120T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210120T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055902
CREATED:20201213T012356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210106T020307Z
UID:5936-1611169200-1611176400@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 2020-2021 Christmas Counts.  In addition\, we will catch up with Lisa Smith and hear about some of Tri-State Bird Research and Rescue’s best stories from 2020.  \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-chistmas-count-recap/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201216T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201216T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055902
CREATED:20201211T023920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201213T014605Z
UID:5926-1608145200-1608152400@www.dosbirds.org
SUMMARY:DOS December Meeting: Annual "For DOS\, by DOS" short presentations by DOS members
DESCRIPTION:Tri-State Bird Rescue has had numerous interesting patients this year; join us to hear about some of the most exciting and rewarding cases from Lisa Smith\, Executive Director at Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research. Lisa has been an avid birdwatcher since childhood and has been a DOS member since 2012. \n\n\n\nAaron Reb will be sharing how birding in his yard has shaped the birder and naturalist he is today. He will also share tips for finding birds in your local area. Aaron is a sixteen year old birder\, artist and insect enthusiast currently residing in southern Kent County\, Delaware. \n\n\n\nMegan Kasprzak will be sharing her most memorable sightings from 2020 at her favorite birding patch\, Ashland Nature Center. She will also give some tips on the best spots to bird there. Megan started birding in 2009 as an education intern with Delaware Nature Society. She can often be found looking for warblers in New Castle County. \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/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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