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SUMMARY:DOS February Meeting:  "RaptorQuest\, Chasing’s America’s Raptors" by Scott Harris
DESCRIPTION:Zoom only.   \n\n\n\nMy book RaptorQuest\, Chasing’s America’s Raptors is about my journey to find all 53 of the Raptors that call the Lower 48 states home. I found all 53\, along with a Bat Falcon\, a Steller’s Sea Eagle and an Eurasian Eagle Owl. It is filled with stories about each bird and dozens of color photographs. \n\n\n\nI took 17 months and more than 100\,000 miles of travel across 34 states. In my presentation\, I share my adventures\, misadventures\, successes and failures. From -36 degree days\, to one over 100\, to getting stuck in the mud\, to barely missing a bird\, to just arriving in time. It’s about the Raptors\, of course\, but it’s also about the people I met\, the things I learned and why I’m already in the middle of my next big birding adventure. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nScott Harris and his wife Randi retired to South Carolina in March of 2020—something Scott will tell you was one of the best decisions they have made in their forty-four years of marriage. It was also when he first started birding—a hobby he never imagined himself participating in\, but now can’t imagine living without. \n\n\n\nThey sold their long-time home and business\, Mustang Marketing\, a marketing/branding company they had owned for thirty-five years. They are blessed that both their children and their grandson are also in South Carolina.  \n\n\n\nWhile in California\, Scott had a syndicated newspaper column and two weekly radio shows. He and his son Justin also hosted a Los Angeles Dodgers weekly live radio show. Scott sat on dozens of boards over the years\, including Boys & Girls Club\, United Way\, The Sheriff’s Foundation\, Pepperdine University\, Moorpark College\, and California State University Northridge. \n\n\n\nIn the month before leaving Ventura County\, Scott was honored as Man of the Year\, with his company having won Business of the Year two years previously. His interests and hobbies include the largest collection of John Steinbeck’s Travels with Charley in the world\, playing harmonica in a blues band for five years\, and writing (he has written almost fifty books in the past six years—though RaptorQuest is his first entrée into the world of birding). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe meeting is held online via Zoom software.  Zoom only.   \n\n\n\nMembers will receive an email with Zoom login info prior to the meeting.  If you are not a member and would like to attend\, please use the button below to request login info which is available a few days before the meeting. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to ‘seeing’ you soon! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRequest Zoom Login
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/dos-february-meeting-raptorquest-chasings-americas-raptors-by-scott-harris/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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SUMMARY:Auburn Valley State Park with Declan O'Neil
DESCRIPTION:Yellow-bellied Sapsucker by Declan O’Neil \n\n\n\nJoin us for a morning walk at Auburn Valley. This scenic park provides great habitat for many overwintering species\, from woodpeckers to raptors to sparrows. Bring comfortable hiking shoes and a sense of adventure. \n\n\n\nContact Declan at Declan@dosbirds.org if you have any questions about this trip. \n\n\n\nMeet at the Yorklyn Bridge Trail Parking Lot by the pavilion.  \n\n\n\n[This trip is co-listed with Delaware State Parks]
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/auburn-valley-state-park-with-declan-oneil-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T180000
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SUMMARY:Raptors in Winter with Jim White  ***This trip has been rescheduled from February 16!***
DESCRIPTION:Red-tailed Hawk by Carolyn Holland \n\n\n\nA quest for Raptors in Winter!\n\n\n\nBarred Owl by Shannon Modla\n\n\n\nA 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\, lunch etc.  There is typically a stop around lunchtime at Wawa/Royal Farms/etc. to refuel.  Be sure to dress appropriately for extended periods of time in the mid-winter elements! \n\n\n\nRed-shouldered Hawk by Carolyn Holland\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDOS members only -This trip is limited to 14 participants. Contact Jim at hylajwhite@aol.com to register or if you have any questions about this trip. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet at the Wilmington Airport\, also known as the New Castle County Airport.
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/raptors-in-winter-with-jim-white/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T120000
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SUMMARY:Sea Watch III with Chris Bennett & Anthony Gonzon   ***Postponed until Saturday\, March 22 @ 8-12***
DESCRIPTION:Common Loon by Michael Moore \n\n\n\nLast chance to join Anthony Gonzon and Chris Bennett for a brisk birding adventure at the Indian River Inlet this winter! \n\n\n\nTo 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 scope if you have one. \n\n\n\nState Park entrance fees will be in effect.  Participants should monitor the DOS website and social media for last minute changes due to weather or other conditions. \n\n\n\nContact Carolyn at fieldtrips@dosbirds.org if you have any questions about this trip.
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/sea-watch-iii-with-chris-bennett-anthony-gonzon-3/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T210000
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SUMMARY:DOS March Meeting: "Echoes of the Estuary: Using Sound to Study Marsh Birds" by Kelly Faller
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 6:30 pm. Come early to socialize and meet DOS officers and the rest of the birding community! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAdvances in acoustic technology and artificial intelligence are revolutionizing bird research\, making it possible to monitor entire landscapes in new ways. This talk will explore how passive acoustic monitoring is expanding our ability to study marsh birds\, track habitat changes\, and measure the impact of restoration efforts at an unprecedented scale. With the help of artificial intelligence\, we can now sift through thousands of hours of recordings to detect rare and elusive species like the Eastern Black Rail and Saltmarsh Sparrow. With machine learning unlocking new ways to analyze vast amounts of sound data\, we are entering a new era of conservation where listening to the landscape can guide smarter\, more effective protection of marsh-dependent birds. This presentation will highlight the beauty of coastal marshes and how technology is helping us protect and preserve these unique ecosystems and the birds that rely on them.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nKelly Faller is Lead Estuary Science Coordinator at Partnership for the Delaware Estuary. Her main role is to assist with the design\, development\, and implementation of tasks and initiatives related to PDE’s scientific projects and programs (i.e.\, wetlands\, restoration\, and shellfish). Prior to joining PDE\, Faller earned her Bachelor’s degree in Ecology\, Evolution\, and Natural Resources from Rutgers University in 2021. There\, she completed a George H. Cook honors thesis studying how invasive forest vegetation impacts bat foraging ecology. Later\, she worked as a North Pacific Groundfish Observer in Alaska. In her free time\, she enjoys hiking in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey\, birding\, and traveling to the colder parts of the world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe meeting is held in person at Ashland Nature Center and online via Zoom software. The in person meeting is open to everyone\, but the Zoom presentation is for DOS members only. \n\n\n\nMembers in good standing will receive an email with Zoom login info prior to the meeting.  If you are not a member and would like to attend virtually\, please consider joining DOS.   \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you soon!
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/dos-march-meeting-echoes-of-the-estuary-using-sound-to-study-marsh-birds-by-kelly-faller/
LOCATION:Ashland Nature Center\, 3511 Barley Mill Road\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T080000
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SUMMARY:Sea Watch III with Andy Ednie
DESCRIPTION:Common Loon by Michael Moore \n\n\n\nLast chance to join Anthony Gonzon and Chris Bennett for a brisk birding adventure at the Indian River Inlet this winter! \n\n\n\nTo 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 scope if you have one. \n\n\n\nState Park entrance fees will be in effect.  Participants should monitor the DOS website and social media for last minute changes due to weather or other conditions. \n\n\n\nContact Carolyn at fieldtrips@dosbirds.org if you have any questions about this trip.
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/sea-watch-iii-with-chris-bennett-anthony-gonzon-4/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T100000
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SUMMARY:Youth Birders: John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge
DESCRIPTION:Ring-necked Ducks by Carolyn Holland \n\n\n\nOn this field trip\, we will explore all that this fascinating urban wildlife refuge has to offer\,including the largest remaining tidal freshwater marsh in Pennsylvania! There is a lot of birddiversity in the refuge\, but we’ll be paying particular attention to waterfowl like wood ducks\,wigeons\, ring-necked ducks\, and mergansers. Raptors\, wading birds\, and early migrant songbirdsare a possibility as well!  Previous birding experience is not necessary! We supply loanerbinoculars and spotting scopes.\n\n\n\nThere are no entrance fees for this refuge. \n\n\n\nPlease RSVP to Jessica at redknotyouthbirders@gmail.com so we’ll know to expect you. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet at the Visitor Center parking lot- 8601 Lindbergh Blvd\, Philadelphia PA 19153
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/youth-birders-john-heinz-national-wildlife-refuge-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Youth Birding
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T110000
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SUMMARY:Cedar Swamp Wildlife Area with Anthony Gonzon
DESCRIPTION:Northern Bobwhite by Michael Moore \n\n\n\nNorthern Bobwhites live here!\n\n\n\nListen for Northern Bobwhite at the last remaining Delaware stronghold.  We will spend time scanning fields and marshes and take a short walk through coastal woodlands.  Expect early migrants and lingering winter birds.  Dress appropriately.  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\nMeet at Collins Landing.
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/cedar-swamp-wildlife-area-with-anthony-gonzon/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T103000
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SUMMARY:Youth Birders: Back to Basics Walk at Bellevue State Park  ***Cancelled***
DESCRIPTION:Eastern Bluebird by Carolyn Holland \n\n\n\nIf you are new to birding or want a refresher on the basics\, then this walk is for you! We will learnabout common birds\, how to find them\, and how to use binoculars to observe them. For currentfamilies\, this is a great opportunity to get your bird-curious friends hooked on the hobby!Participants will play bird bingo and new families will receive an information kit with resources forgetting started. This walk is sponsored by Wild Birds Unlimited in Hockessin\, DE.   We supply loaner binoculars.\n\n\n\n*Annual parks pass or daily pass required \n\n\n\nPlease RSVP to Jessica at redknotyouthbirders@gmail.com so we’ll know to expect you. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet at the parking lot near the band shell.
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/youth-birders-back-to-basics-walk-at-bellevue-state-park/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Youth Birding
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T160000
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SUMMARY:Augustine Wildlife Area with Anthony Gonzon
DESCRIPTION:Caspian Tern by Carolyn Holland \n\n\n\nSpend the afternoon birding! \n\n\n\nMeet at the Ashton Tract to look for neotropical migrants\, waterfowl\, raptors\, terns\, gulls and lingering winter birds.  We will visit the Ashton Tract and Port Penn wetlands.  Conservation Access Pass required. \n\n\n\nContact Carolyn at fieldtrips@dosbirds.org if you have any questions about this trip.
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/augustine-wildlife-area-with-anthony-gonzon-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T210000
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SUMMARY:DOS April Meeting: "Functional Morphology and the Origin of Long-distance Migration in Nightingale-thrushes (Turdidae: Catharus)" by Matt Halley
DESCRIPTION:NOTE THIS IS A SPECIAL MEETING AT THE DELAWARE MUSEUM OF NATURE AND SCIENCE.   \n\n\n\nDoors open at 6:30 pm. Come early to socialize and meet DOS officers and the rest of the birding community! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe nightingale-thrushes (genus Catharus) are a clade of (mostly) American songbirds with diverse migratory strategies. With large datasets of molecular and morphometric characters\, Halley and colleagues have resolved phylogenetic relationships\, described new species and subspecies\, identified and modeled migration-related morphological characters\, and estimated ancestral states of those characters to infer evolutionary transitions in the migratory phenotype. The results indicate that (1) migratory behavior and its functional morphology are fundamentally linked and can be accurately modeled along a linear axis; (2) short distance and elevational migration were precursors to long distance migration; and (3) the homoplasy of the migratory phenotype\, as noted by previous authors\, may not have been caused by evolutionary convergence following independent origins of migration\, as previously suggested\, but successive “budding” of daughter lineages from a “persistent ancestor” in evolutionary stasis. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Matthew R. Halley is an ornithologist and historian from south-east Pennsylvania\, who has authored dozens of research papers about bird evolution and the history of American science. He is the Assistant Curator of Birds at the Delaware Museum of Nature & Science (Wilmington\, DE) and a Research Associate at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University (Philadelphia\, PA)\, where he earned his Ph.D. in 2021. Halley’s research is wide-ranging and interdisciplinary\, combining a variety of methods including phylogenetic analysis\, population genetics\, morphometric analysis\, video cameras\, audio recorders\, tracking devices\, and taxonomic study of preserved specimens. He has also uncovered a litany of unpublished primary sources\, during the last decade\, which have reshaped our understanding of historical figures like Alexander Wilson and John James Audubon\, and the development of scientific ornithology in the United States. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe meeting is held in person at Delaware Museum of Nature and Science and online via Zoom software. The in person meeting is open to everyone\, but the Zoom presentation is for DOS members only. \n\n\n\nMembers in good standing will receive an email with Zoom login info prior to the meeting.  If you are not a member and would like to attend virtually\, please consider joining DOS.   \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you soon!
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/dos-april-meeting-functional-morphology-and-the-origin-of-long-distance-migration-in-nightingale-thrushes-turdidae-catharus-by-matt-halley/
LOCATION:Delaware Museum of Nature and Science\, 4840 Kennett Pike\, Wilmington\, Delaware\, 19807\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T100000
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SUMMARY:Youth Birders: Auburn Valley State Park
DESCRIPTION:Eastern Phoebe by Megan Kasprzak \n\n\n\nAt Auburn Valley State Park\, we’ll enjoy the spring season with a tour through this uniquely historic landscape and discover how preserving historic features has created diverse habitats for birds of all kinds. If time and weather permit\, we may plan for a picnic lunch on the grounds and stop to look at steam-powered cars at the Marshall Steam Museum.  Previous birding experience is not necessary! We supply loaner binoculars.\n\n\n\n                                            Barn Swallow by Shannon Modla\n\n\n\n*Annual parks pass or daily pass required \n\n\n\nPlease RSVP to Jessica at redknotyouthbirders@gmail.com so we’ll know to expect you. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYoung Eastern Phoebes by Shannon Modla\n\n\n\nMeet at the Paper Mill Parking Lot off Benge Road- 698 Benge Road\, Hockessin DE 19707
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/youth-birders-auburn-valley-state-park/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Youth Birding
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T110000
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SUMMARY:University of Delaware Farm & Ecology Woods with Blue Hen Birding
DESCRIPTION:Ecology Woods by Sam Melanson\, President of Blue Hen Birding \n\n\n\nJoin Blue Hen Birding to explore the University of Delaware Farm & Ecology Woods! \n\n\n\nPhoto by Sam Melanson\n\n\n\nA variety of habitats at the farm present great opportunities to observe a diversity of bird species. In the wetlands we can look for shorebirds\, waders & ducks.  Dr. Jeff Buler will lead us through Ecology Woods where we can find resident birds along with migrating wood warblers.  Please be aware that the woodland trails are narrow & there may be logs or branches to walk over.  Afterwards\, as time permits we’ll walk around the farm’s fields to look for kestrels & other raptors.  Participants should be prepared with bug spray and appropriate footwear as the woods & areas near the wetlands can be muddy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto by Sam Melanson \n\n\n\nThis trip will be limited to 12 participants. Please email Carolyn at fieldtrips@dosbirds.org providing contact information to sign up for this trip or if you have any questions. \n\n\n\nMeet at the UDairy Creamery\, 535 S College Ave\, Newark DE & perhaps enjoy some ice cream after our walk! Parking must be paid by the hour using the Passport Parking App in Zone 755 (Lot 1 in front of the Fred Rust Ice Arena) or in Zone 756 (Lot 2 next to the UDairy Creamery & behind Townsend Hall).
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/university-of-delaware-farm-ecology-woods-with-blue-hen-birding-4/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T210000
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SUMMARY:Bennett's Pier Marsh with Joe Francis
DESCRIPTION:Bennett’s Pier Beach\, photo courtesy of Delaware Wild Lands \n\n\n\nVisit this year’s Bird-a-Thon Conservation Target!\n\n\n\nWe’re excited to be teaming with Delaware Wild Lands once more this year on a really special place at Milford Neck\, one of the Delaware Bayshore’s largest and most ecologically significant areas. \n\n\n\nMap view courtesy of Delaware Wild Lands\n\n\n\nThe parcel\, located at Bennett’s Pier Beach\, includes 43.6 acres of tidal marsh and beach habitat\, and will preserve 1\,500 linear feet of shoreline.  It is one of the last unprotected parcels of the Milford Neck coastline and its protection will facilitate restoration of tidal hydrology in the surrounding marshes. The marshes here are some of the best in Delaware for high priority salt marsh specialists including Saltmarsh Sparrows and Black\, Yellow\, and Clapper Rails. Protecting the beach will benefit Horseshoe Crabs\, Piping Plovers\, Red Knots and other migratory shorebirds. \n\n\n\nFor those wanting to check the marsh out in the early evening before dusk\, Joe will be stationed at the end of Bennett’s Pier Road along with staff from Delaware Wild Lands at 7 pm\, which is about an hour before sunset.  Keep your fingers crossed for Sedge Wren and other marsh birds!  Then you can join Andy Ednie’s convoy as they make the full circuit for his Rail Trip.    \n\n\n\nContact Joe at president@dosbirds.org if you have any questions about this event.
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/bennetts-pier-marsh-with-joe-francis/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T200000
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DTSTAMP:20260405T143519
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SUMMARY:Evening Rail Trip with Andy Ednie
DESCRIPTION:Salt Marsh at Sunrise by Tim Freiday \n\n\n\nListen for rails after dark!\n\n\n\nThis may be the only field trip all year where no birds are seen….only heard!  A four hour Rail bonanza (in the middle of the night!) targeting 7 species.  Bring long boots and bug spray.   \n\n\n\nOur leader is Andy Ednie\, please contact at ednieap@verizon.net if you plan to attend or have questions about this trip. \n\n\n\nMeet at the Park & Ride at routes 299 & 1 in Middletown\, opposite the Wawa.
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/evening-rail-trip-with-andy-ednie-4/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143519
CREATED:20250308T153902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T221141Z
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SUMMARY:First State National Historical Park - Brandywine Valley with Declan O'Neil
DESCRIPTION:Blackburnian Warbler by Declan O’Neil \n\n\n\nExplore the Brandywine Valley Tract of First State National Historical Park\, a lesser-known gem of northern New Castle County. With spring in full swing\, we’ll be looking and listening for migrating warblers on our walk along the Brandywine Creek\, in addition to vireos\, thrushes\, sparrows and anything else migration has to offer us! \n\n\n\nPlease note that these trails can be muddy at times\, so dress appropriately. \n\n\n\nMeet in the parking lot on Ramsey Road across from Ramsey’s Farm. There is overflow parking (if necessary) in the lot down the road on Brandywine Creek Road. \n\n\n\nContact Declan at dobirding@gmail.com if you have any questions about this trip.
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/first-state-national-historic-park-brandywine-valley-with-declan-oneil/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143519
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T181007Z
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SUMMARY:Cape Henlopen State Park with Gregory Gough
DESCRIPTION:Scarlet Tanager by Gregory Gough \n\n\n\nSpend the morning birding at Cape Henlopen!\n\n\n\nWe’ll meet at the Fishing Pier parking lot & spend an hour there looking for scoters and loons.  Then we’ll walk to the Nature Center targeting migratory and resident songbirds including brown-headed nuthatches. Next we’ll drive to the point and walk down to the bay shore to look for waterbirds with a focus on the rare piping plover. We can finish with a stop at the hawk watch platform scanning for raptors and swallows on the move.   Park entry fees are in effect. \n\n\n\nContact Carolyn at fieldtrips@dosbirds.org if you have any questions about this trip.
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/cape-henlopen-state-park-with-gregory-gough/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143519
CREATED:20250209T174423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250209T174423Z
UID:7199-1746603000-1746615600@www.dosbirds.org
SUMMARY:Alapocas Woods with Joe Francis
DESCRIPTION:Louisiana Waterthrush by Mary Braun \n\n\n\nExplore Alapocas Woods \n\n\n\nVisit an oasis within the city of Wilmington with good successional field habitat\, mature woodlands and the Brandywine River.  Target birds include migrating warblers and thrushes as well as the many summer and year-round residents.  Helpfully offered during the week of the Delaware Bird-A-Thon for folks out for the count! \n\n\n\nContact Joe at jfrancismd@verizon.net if you have any questions about this trip. \n\n\n\nMeet at the Blue Ball Barn near the traffic circle on West Park Drive off Rt 141.
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/alapocas-woods-with-joe-francis-3/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143519
CREATED:20241209T212346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T212347Z
UID:7113-1746864000-1746878400@www.dosbirds.org
SUMMARY:Redden State Forest with Chris Bennett
DESCRIPTION:Kentucky Warbler by Chris Bennett \n\n\n\n Yellow-throated Warbler by Chris Bennett\n\n\n\nRedden State Forest hosts a great diversity of bird life!\n\n\n\nWell maintained trails and logging roads provide easy access to some of the best mixed pine/hardwood forest in southern Delaware.  With luck we will see and hear a wide variety of forest nesting birds including breeding Kentucky\, Worm-eating\, Yellow-throated\, Black-and-white and Pine Warblers\, Ovenbird\, Louisiana Waterthrush\, Summer and Scarlet Tanager and Red-headed Woodpecker.  Migrant songbirds including warblers\, Rose-breasted Grosbeak and thrushes are also possible.  We will be hiking around 4 miles during this trip. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOvenbird by Chris Bennett \n\n\n\nContact Carolyn at fieldtrips@dosbirds.org if you have any questions about this trip. \n\n\n\nMeet at the headquarters area
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/redden-state-forest-with-chris-bennett/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143519
CREATED:20250209T175052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250209T175053Z
UID:7200-1746950400-1746964800@www.dosbirds.org
SUMMARY:Mother's Day Walk at White Clay Creek with Judy Montgomery & Friends
DESCRIPTION:Wood Ducks by Michael Moore \n\n\n\nThe Traditional DOS Mother’s Day Walk \n\n\n\nJoin Judy Montgomery & friends on Mother’s Day for a walk at beautiful White Clay Creek State Park looking for local breeding birds and late migrants still passing through.  Offered during the Delaware Bird-A-Thon.\n\n\n\nContact Carolyn at fieldtrips@dosbirds.org if you have any questions about this trip. \n\n\n\nMeet at the Chambers House Nature Center off of Hopkins Road in Newark; State Park Fee/Pass required.
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/mothers-day-walk-at-white-clay-creek-with-judy-montgomery-friends/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T171000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T201000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143519
CREATED:20250515T215747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T215939Z
UID:7301-1747501800-1747512600@www.dosbirds.org
SUMMARY:Pop-up trip to view "The Penguin Lessons"
DESCRIPTION:Showtime 5:10 pm 120 minutes\, not rated\, followed by dinner at the Chancery Food Court \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInspired by a true story!\n\n\n\nEnjoy free parking for 3 hours & join friends to watch this movie inspired by the true story of a disillusioned Englishman (Steve Coogan) who went to work in a school in Argentina in 1976.  Expecting an easy ride\, Tom discovers a divided nation and a class of unteachable students.  However\, after he rescues a penguin from an oil-slicked beach\, his life is turned upside-down. \n\n\n\nAfterward the movie stop by the Chancery Food Court for dinner.  \n\n\n\nVisit The Screening Room website for more information and to watch a trailer. \n\n\n\nContact Joe at president@dosbirds.org if you have any questions about this trip.
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/pop-up-trip-to-view-the-penguin-lessons/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T100000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143519
CREATED:20250111T185023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250111T185024Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Birders: White Clay Creek State Park - Wedgewood Road
DESCRIPTION:Chestnut-sided Warbler by Michael Moore \n\n\n\nIt’s time for migration mania! May is the peak time to see warblers\, thrushes\, flycatchers\, vireosand more. On this trip\, we will explore the Tri-Valley Trail as it travels along the creek to spot asmany migrating birds as we can find. Previous birding experience is not necessary! We supply loanerbinoculars.\n\n\n\n*Annual parks pass or daily pass required. \n\n\n\nPlease RSVP to Jessica at redknotyouthbirders@gmail.com so we’ll know to expect you. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet at parking area at the end of Wedgewood Road- 599 Wedgewood Road\, Newark DE 19711
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/youth-birders-white-clay-creek-state-park-wedgewood-road/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Youth Birding
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143519
CREATED:20241219T175314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T210954Z
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SUMMARY:Nanticoke Wildlife Area - Phillips Landing with Anthony Gonzon  ***Rescheduled from Saturday\, 5/17 to Sunday\, 5/18***
DESCRIPTION:Barred Owl by Chris Bennett \n\n\n\nNote two meeting times & places for this trip!\n\n\n\nLook for late migrants and nesting birds including barred owls\, prothonotary warblers\, summer tanager\, and many more songbirds.  May be buggy\, so bring repellant and dress appropriately.  A caravan will begin at the Route 299/Route 1 Park and Ride\, departing at 6:30 sharp. No Conservation Access Pass required. \n\n\n\nContact Carolyn at fieldtrips@dosbirds.org if you have any questions about this trip. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNorthern participants\, meet at 6:30am \n\n\n		\n			\n		\n		\n		\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSouthern participants meet at 8:00am
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/nanticoke-wildlife-area-phillips-landing-with-anthony-gonzon-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143519
CREATED:20250308T152551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T222621Z
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SUMMARY:Pea Patch Island Heronry with Declan O’Neil
DESCRIPTION:Great Blue Herons by Declan O’Neil \n\n\n\n Greater Yellowlegs by Declan O’Neil\n\n\n\nPea Patch Island\, a small island located in the middle of the Delaware River\, is well known for its rookery of wading birds including Great Blue Herons\, Great Egrets\, Snowy Egrets\, Glossy Ibis\, and more! On this trip\, take a ferry ride to the island and see the rookery for yourself from the new viewing platform. Other expected species are Bald Eagles\, Osprey\, gulls\, terns\, and various shorebirds and songbirds.  \n\n\n\nAfter the walk has concluded\, you may feel free to explore Fort Delaware\, the Civil War-era fort on the island\, which is included in the cost of your ferry ticket! You might also consider packing a picnic lunch. \n\n\n\nFerry tickets can be purchased from the Delaware State Parks website. \n\n\n\n Be sure to select the correct date and time (10:00 am) so we can all ride over as a group. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGreat Egrets by Declan O’Neil \n\n\n\nPlease contact Declan at Declan@dosbirds.org providing your name & contact information to let us know if you plan to attend. \n\n\n\nMeet at the ferry dock at 45 Clinton Street in Delaware City and remember that the ferry leaves promptly at 10:00am\, so please arrive a few minutes early.
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/pea-patch-island-with-declan-oneil-3/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143519
CREATED:20250507T203642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T185626Z
UID:7285-1747854000-1747861200@www.dosbirds.org
SUMMARY:DOS May Meeting: "Presentations by University of Delware Students"
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 7:00 pm. Come early to socialize and meet DOS officers and the rest of the birding community!  Meeting and live stream begin at 7:30 pm.   \n\n\n\nJoin us for one of the most popular meetings of the year where 3 students doing research on birds at the University of Delaware will make short presentations about their research.   \n\n\n\nThe May DOS meeting will feature important business updates\, including budget\, future dues\, officer elections\, and sharing of our strategic plan draft.   \n\n\n\nThe highlight will be 3 student presentations from University of Delaware students describing the research they are doing using Doppler radar\, MOTUS tracking\, and other tools to make sense of migratory patterns and dependence on forest ecosystems.  And 2 of the presentations feature Saw Whet Owls. Come and see the future of ornithology and photos of the some of the cutest owls around \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVirginia Halterman\, graduate student: “A local and regional spatial analysis of bird stopover distributions in the Great Lakes basin” \n\n\n\nForests in the Great Lakes basin provide essential stopover habitats for migratory birds. Given current and projected changes to the region’s land cover\, it is important to understand how migratory bird stopover distributions reflect habitat availability. My project aims to increase the understanding of the role of finer-scale forest characteristics and landscape configuration on bird stopover densities. My collaborators and I are using Doppler weather radar data to measure bird stopover densities in the region. I will be discussing our efforts to investigate the role of patch area and fine-scale forest characteristics on stopover patterns. I will also be discussing how publicly-available LiDAR data can give us forest structure information across large areas. With our results we hope to highlight important stopover areas used by high densities of birds. Additionally\, we hope to provide forest management information by investigating the relationships between different forest characteristics and stopover density.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAaron Coolman\, graduate student: “Spring is for Saw Whets” \n\n\n\nEli Hevalow\, Senior Thesis: “Fall is for Saw Whets” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe meeting is held in person at Ashland Nature Center and is streamed online via YouTube Live. The in person meeting is open to everyone\, but the YouTube Live presentation is for DOS members only. \n\n\n\nMembers in good standing will receive an email with the link to YouTube Live prior to the meeting.  If you are not a member and would like to attend virtually\, please consider joining DOS. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you soon!
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/dos-may-meeting-presentations-by-university-of-delware-students/
LOCATION:Ashland Nature Center\, 3511 Barley Mill Road\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250525T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250525T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143519
CREATED:20250308T152751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T222806Z
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SUMMARY:Pea Patch Island Heronry with Declan O’Neil
DESCRIPTION:Great Blue Herons by Declan O’Neil \n\n\n\n Greater Yellowlegs by Declan O’Neil\n\n\n\nPea Patch Island\, a small island located in the middle of the Delaware River\, is well known for its rookery of wading birds including Great Blue Herons\, Great Egrets\, Snowy Egrets\, Glossy Ibis\, and more! On this trip\, take a ferry ride to the island and see the rookery for yourself from the new viewing platform. Other expected species are Bald Eagles\, Osprey\, gulls\, terns\, and various shorebirds and songbirds.  \n\n\n\nAfter the walk has concluded\, you may feel free to explore Fort Delaware\, the Civil War-era fort on the island\, which is included in the cost of your ferry ticket! You might also consider packing a picnic lunch. \n\n\n\nFerry tickets can be purchased from the Delaware State Parks website. Be sure to select the correct date and time (10:00) so we can all ride over as a group. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGreat Egrets by Declan O’Neil \n\n\n\nPlease contact Declan at Declan@dosbirds.org providing your name & contact information to let us know if you plan to attend. \n\n\n\nMeet at the ferry dock at 45 Clinton Street in Delaware City and remember that the ferry leaves promptly at 10:00am\, so please arrive a few minutes early.
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/pea-patch-island-with-declan-oneil-4/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143519
CREATED:20250308T153022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T210303Z
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SUMMARY:Pea Patch Island Heronry with Declan O’Neil
DESCRIPTION:Great Blue Herons by Declan O’Neil \n\n\n\n Greater Yellowlegs by Declan O’Neil\n\n\n\nPea Patch Island\, a small island located in the middle of the Delaware River\, is well known for its rookery of wading birds including Great Blue Herons\, Great Egrets\, Snowy Egrets\, Glossy Ibis\, and more! On this trip\, take a ferry ride to the island and see the rookery for yourself from the new viewing platform. Other expected species are Bald Eagles\, Osprey\, gulls\, terns\, and various shorebirds and songbirds.  \n\n\n\nAfter the walk has concluded\, you may feel free to explore Fort Delaware\, the Civil War-era fort on the island\, which is included in the cost of your ferry ticket! You might also consider packing a picnic lunch. \n\n\n\nFerry tickets can be purchased from the Delaware State Parks website. Be sure to select the correct date and time (10:00 am) so we can all ride over as a group. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGreat Egrets by Declan O’Neil \n\n\n\nPlease contact Declan at Declan@dosbirds.org providing your name & contact information to let us know if you plan to attend. \n\n\n\nMeet at the ferry dock at 45 Clinton Street in Delaware City and remember that the ferry leaves promptly at 10:00am\, so please arrive a few minutes early.
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/pea-patch-island-heronry-with-declan-oneil/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143519
CREATED:20240409T215513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T223141Z
UID:6900-1749888000-1749902400@www.dosbirds.org
SUMMARY:Killens Pond State Park with Chris Bennett
DESCRIPTION:***This trip replaces the one previously scheduled to the Norman G. Wilder Wildlife Area***  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWoodlands at Killens Pond by Chris Bennett \n\n\n\n                            Summer Tanager by Chris Bennett\n\n\n\nIn search of summer residents!\n\n\n\nLocated near the geographic center of Delaware\, Killens Pond provides habitat for a wide variety of birds.  We will walk approximately 3 miles along the Pondside Trail in search of resident nesting bird species.  We should get great looks at Prothonotary Warbler\, Ovenbird\, Wood Thrush\, Acadian and Great Crested Flycatcher and Scarlet and Summer Tanager. With luck we may hear or see Barred Owl. \n\n\n\nEntry fee or State Park pass required. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYellow-throated Warbler by Chris Bennett \n\n\n\nContact Carolyn at fieldtrips@dosbirds.org if you have any questions about this trip. \n\n\n\nMeet in the Sports Complex Parking Lot
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/killens-pond-state-park-with-chris-bennett-3/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143519
CREATED:20241219T173711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T220939Z
UID:7119-1749888000-1749902400@www.dosbirds.org
SUMMARY:Norman G. Wilder Wildlife Area with Chris Bennett
DESCRIPTION:***Due to an overabundance of ticks at this location\, this trip has been relocated to Killens Pond State Park***  Please view the Killens Pond trip posting for further information & meeting place. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKentucky Warbler by Chris Bennett \n\n\n\nContact Carolyn at fieldtrips@dosbirds.org if you have any questions.
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/norman-g-wilder-wildlife-area-with-chris-bennett-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143519
CREATED:20240730T165637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T191808Z
UID:6978-1750492800-1750503600@www.dosbirds.org
SUMMARY:Fair Hill Bobolinks & Blueberries with Ian Stewart
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. Participants are welcome to end the day at a nearby U-pick blueberry farm\, which is a great place to watch Gray Catbirds! \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-blueberries-with-ian-stewart-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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