All Upcoming Events and Trips

Shorebirds at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge with Declan O’Neil

American Avocets by Carolyn Holland Here's another chance to study shorebirds this summer!   Take a spin around the auto loop of Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge to see a diverse array of shorebirds and waders. We will make stops at Raymond, Shearness, and Bear Swamp Pools to see how many species we can find ... Read more

DOS September Meeting: “Make it meaningful: Interpretation and Adult Learning on Field Trips” by Todd Klawinski

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

Summary:  Learn how to lead field trips that truly connect. We will look at how to turn facts into stories, engage diverse groups, and handle real-world challenges with confidence. Leave with practical techniques you can use right away Dr. Todd Klawinski is the Director of Education for the Delaware Nature Society (DelNature). He holds a doctorate ... Read more

Raptor Identification at Herring Point with Bruce Peterjohn & Gregory Gough

Peregrine Falcon by Gregory Gough Join us at Herring Point! Join local experts Bruce Peterjohn and Gregory Gough at Herring Point in Cape Henlopen State Park, a premier hawk watching location where hundreds of raptors may be seen in a day. Bruce is the foremost ornithologist in Sussex County, a long-time hawk counter, and chair ... Read more

Bird Walk at Bombay Hook

Photo by Michael Moore Explore the Forest Discovery Tree Trail at Bombay Hook! The Delaware Ornithological Society is sponsoring a bird walk utilizing the newly completed Forest Discovery Tree Trail (2.7 miles) and lasting approximately 2 hours.  The walk will take place rain-or-shine unless the weather is extreme (check www.DOSBirds.org or the DOS Facebook page). Bring sturdy ... Read more

First State National Historical Park with Declan O’Neil

***Please note change of date - rescheduled from October 5*** Connecticut Warbler by Declan O'Neil Explore the Brandywine Valley! Explore the exquisite Brandywine Valley tract of First State National Historical Park in search of some delightfully confusing fall warblers and sparrows.  As the morning sun first hits the trees, we’ll take a slow stroll along ... Read more

Cape May with Declan O’Neil

October 11 @ 7:00 am - 3:00 pm EDT Broad-winged Hawk by Declan O'Neil Experience fall migration at Cape May! Known as “the birding Mecca,” Cape May, New Jersey has a legendary status among birders for good reason! Its location at the tip of a narrow peninsula funnels in migrating birds and provides a birding ... Read more