Carolina Chickadee by Michael Moore If you are new to birding or want a refresher on the basics, then this walk is for you! We willlearn about common birds, how to find them, and how to use binoculars to observe them. Forreturning families, this is a great opportunity to get your bird-curious friends hooked on ... Read more
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
Photo by Andy Ednie Join the 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 of open space ... Read more
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
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
Marsh along the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal seen from the Saltmarsh Spur Trail, by Chris Bennett Explore diverse habitats seeking fall migrants at Cape Henlopen! Songbirds, seabirds, shorebirds, raptors and more can be seen in Cape Henlopen State Park’s diverse habitats during fall migration. From the Point to Herring Point and in the forests in between we will ... Read more
Palm Warbler (Yellow) by Carolyn Holland On this trip, we will be exploring fall songbird migration in Delaware. We will look for migrating warblers, flycatchers, thrushes, and raptors as they move through the region on their way south to their wintering grounds in Central and South America. This site is not open to the public ... Read more
***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
Harry's Pond in Autumn by Amy O'Neil How many species of birds visit or reside at Harry's Pond? Come out for a seasonal stroll around Harry's Pond and find out what makes this little retention pond such a special and fun place to visit. It's a small oasis amidst a busy shopping center, which makes ... Read more
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
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Killdeer by Carolyn Holland Explore the UD Farm & Ecology Woods! By special permission from the University of Delaware & hosted by Blue Hen Birding, a UD student organization, here is an opportunity for non-UD affiliated birders to explore the University of Delaware Farm & Ecology Woods to observe the many species of birds that ... Read more
