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  • January Meeting: “Update on the Delaware Shorebird Project” by Kat Christie

    Ashland Nature Center 3511 Barley Mill Road, Hockessin, DE, United States

    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

  • DOS Christmas Bird Counts Snowman in Delaware

    DOS February Meeting: Annual Christmas Count Recap

    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. This event will be held on line via Zoom. A zoom link will be sent to all ... Read more

  • Raptors in Winter with Jim White

    Merlin by Carolyn Holland 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 them in.  Bring snacks, ... Read more

  • Sea Watch II with Chris Bennett & Anthony Gonzon

    Bufflehead by Carolyn Holland Another chance to join Anthony and Chris for a brisk birding adventure at the Indian River Inlet! To 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 ... Read more

  • Fair Hill Bobolinks with Ian Stewart

    Bobolink by Ian Stewart See Bobolinks up close! We will explore the rolling grasslands of Fair Hill NRMA just over the Maryland border in search of breeding Bobolinks and Meadowlarks, then head into the woods in search of other breeding birds. Fair Hill is an excellent place to see these declining grassland birds thanks to ... Read more

  • 48th Annual Beginner’s Shorebird Field Trip!

    Shorebirds for Beginners at Bombay Hook! Delaware Ornithological Society (DOS) is sponsoring a Beginner’s Shorebird Field Trip on Saturday, July 25th, at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge, Smyrna, Delaware. This will be a Half Day trip - tailored for beginners, and is the 48th consecutive outing for this popular field trip. "Par" is 15 species of shorebirds, ... Read more