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SUMMARY:High Tide\, Horseshoe Crabs and Happy Hour with Anthony Gonzon
DESCRIPTION:Short-billed Dowitcher by Gregory Gough \n\n\n\nThousands of shorebirds and gulls gather here! \n\n\n\nJoin Anthony at the DuPont Nature Center (2992 Lighthouse Rd\, Milford\, DE 19963) at 2 PM to witness the rise of high tide during peak horseshoe crab spawning and shorebird migration season.  We will bird around the Nature Center then travel to Slaughter Beach for a different look at the birds and crabs.  Once our birding is done\, we will travel to Big Oyster Brewery (6152 S Rehoboth Blvd\, Milford\, DE 19963) to celebrate a day in the field. \n\n\n\nContact Carolyn at fieldtrips@dosbirds.org if you have any questions about this trip.
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/high-tide-horseshoe-crabs-and-happy-hour-with-anthony-gonzon/
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SUMMARY:Fair Hill Bobolinks with Ian Stewart***Note date change from May 30***
DESCRIPTION:Bobolink by Ian Stewart \n\n\n\nSee Bobolinks up close!\n\n\n\nWe 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 local conservation efforts. We will then drive 5 minutes to the nature center to look for warblers and other songbirds along Big Elk Creek.  \n\n\n\n                   Bobolinks by Ian Stewart\n\n\n\nNRMA Daily Pass in effect ($5 for non-residents) so bring cash. We will meet at Parking lot #3 at the intersection of Appleton Road and Black Bridge Rd (aka North Appleton Parking lot). \n\n\n\nContact Carolyn at fieldtrips@dosbirds.org if you have any questions about this trip.
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/fair-hill-bobolinks-with-ian-stewart/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:Norman G. Wilder Wildlife Area with Chris Bennett
DESCRIPTION:Kentucky Warbler by Chris Bennett \n\n\n\nForest Birding at Norman G. Wilder WLA\n\n\n\nThe forests of Norman G. Wilder WA provide habitat for a wide variety of nesting songbirds.  We should see and/or hear Yellow-billed Cuckoo\, Wood Thrush\, Yellow-throated Vireo\, Black-and-white\, Worm-eating\, Kentucky and possibly Hooded Warblers and Scarlet and Summer Tanager among others.  Ticks may be numerous so insect repellent is highly recommended.  A Conservation Access Pass is required.  \n\n\n\nContact Carolyn at fieldtrips@dosbirds.org if you have any questions about this trip. \n\n\n\n\nOvenbird by Chris Bennett\n\n\n\nBlack-and-white Warbler by Chris Bennett\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet at the C&R Center parking lot on C&R Center Road (39.037213\, -75.639874)
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/norman-g-wilder-wildlife-area-with-chris-bennett-3/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:48th Annual Beginner's Shorebird Field Trip! ***Note change of date from 7/25***
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 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\, usually a challenging goal\, because arrival dates\, water levels and weather conditions all change year to year.  \n\n\n\nSpotted Sandpiper at Bear Swamp  by Carolyn Holland\n\n\n\nEmphasis 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\nRefuge fees are in effect – $4 per car\, or free entry with a 2024-2025 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 the DOS Bird-a-Thon!  \n\n\n\nTrip leader is Bob Rufe – rrufe1@aol.com – please email Bob to let him know you’re planning to participate\, or if you have any questions.  A few “loaner” binoculars will be available\, please contact leader to request if needed.More information on Bombay Hook NWR is available at https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Bombay_Hook/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe will 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.
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/48th-annual-beginners-shorebird-field-trip/
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