Annual DOS Picnic & Bird-A-Thon Awards June 29th; 4-7pm at the Roberts Farm (Bird walk to precede picnic - arrive by 3:00 PM for the bird walk) We are happy to announce that the Annual Delaware Ornithological Society picnic with Bird-A-Thon results and awards announcements, will be on June 29th from 4-7pm at the Roberts ... Read more
Shorebirds for Beginners at Bombay Hook! Delaware Ornithological Society (DOS) is sponsoring a Beginner’s Shorebird Field Trip on Saturday, July 29th, at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge, Smyrna, Delaware. This will be a Half Day trip - tailored for beginners, and is the 45th consecutive outing for this popular field trip. "Par" is 15 species of shorebirds, ... Read more
Canada Warbler by Mike Moore Migrant Bird Walk at Ashland! Join Jim White for a ramble along the Red Clay Creek at Ashland Nature Center in search of warblers and other neotropical migrants! Bring your binoculars and spotting skills. Meet in the parking lot of Ashland Nature Center, Hockessin DE at 7:30 am. Contact Carolyn ... Read more
September 9 @ 7:00 am - 3:00 pm EDT Cape May Warbler by Declan O'Neil Experience Cape May on this brand new revival of a traditional DOS trip! 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 ... Read more
Cedar Waxwing by Michael Moore We are kicking off the school year with an exploration of this relatively new preserve. On this trip, we will visit a variety of habitats, including meadow, thicket and forest, before exploring a section of Broad Dyke Marsh via the Jack Markell Trail. Please RSVP to Jessica at [email protected] so ... Read more
Summary: Avian influenza was identified as a viral disease of poultry and wildfowl over a century ago. Researchers have tracked it among migratory bird populations in the Delaware Bay for decades. But never has it had the public’s attention as in the last few years. Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has caused havoc on the commercial poultry industry and raised ... Read more
***Please note change of date!!! Due to rain in the forecast for Sunday, 9/24, this trip has been rescheduled for the following Saturday, 9/30. Connecticut Warbler by Declan O'Neil 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 ... Read more
Black-throated Blue Warbler by Mike Moore 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 ... Read more
Lincoln's Sparrow by Mike Moore Explore Burrows Run while searching for sparrows! Join Andy Ednie to search for sparrows in beautiful Burrows Run! October is the perfect time to find migrating sparrows, welcome back our winter birds, and study our year-round residents too! We'll look for White-throated, White-crowned, Lincoln's, and others on this pristine private ... Read more
*Weather update* This trip is a go!!! We're hoping rain in the forecast will hold off while we're birding & Ian will continue if there is light rain, so bring your raingear! Tennessee Warbler by Carolyn Holland This is the first DOS trip to this under-birded park & we are excited to see what species ... Read more
Wild Turkeys by Michael Moore The Hangman’s Impoundment supports a highly diverse freshwater ecosystem. It is well-vegetated with species such as wild rice and pickerel weed that support wildlife. The impoundment supports a variety of wildlife species including songbirds, Sandhill cranes, turkeys, mink, muskrats, and waterfowl. DWL is involved in a multi-institution research project for ... Read more
Join us as we talk to one of the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC)’s avian biologists, Jordan Brown. This presentation will review some of the many research projects being conducted by the Division of Fish & Wildlife, specifically with birds of prey. Ms. Brown will discuss opportunities for members of the ... Read more
