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SUMMARY:Youth Birders: Rushton Woods Owl Banding
DESCRIPTION:*Note the evening meeting time! \n\n\n\n\n\nNorthern Saw-whet Owl by Jessica Shahan \n\n\n\nIt’s time for another fun evening with owls!  Join the banding crew at Rushton Woods Preserve as they work to catch and band Northern Saw-whet Owls\, to help researchers discover more about their amazing annual movements and unique nocturnal adaptations.  \n\n\n\nThere will be no registration fees for this outing. \n\n\n\nNOTE: All youth birders must be accompanied by an adult until they are old enough to drive themselves to the trip!  \n\n\n\nSpaces are limited\, so pre-registration is required\, please contact Jessica at redknotyouthbirders@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n911 Delchester Road\, Newtown Square PA 19073
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/youth-birders-rushton-woods-owl-banding-3/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Youth Birding
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SUMMARY:Anson B. Nixon Park with Ian Stewart
DESCRIPTION:Blue-headed Vireo by Carolyn Holland \n\n\n\nExplore this under-birded park to see what species we might find!\n\n\n\nAnson B. Nixon park (www.ansonbnixonpark.org) is an attractive 100 acre site owned by the Kennett Area Park Authority. It contains two small lakes and a mix of woodland and dense forest with creeks. It is free to enter\, there is ample parking and the trails are good. We will search the woods and edges for late migrants\, winter visitors and residents. This well-maintained park is under-birded yet the mix of habitats holds great promise of us adding some new species to the site list!  Bring bug spray and wear appropriate shoes for walking. \n\n\n\nContact Carolyn at fieldtrips@dosbirds.org if you have any questions about this trip.. \n\n\n\nThe entrance to the park is on N Walnut Street in Kennett Square.  The GPS coordinates on the map below will take you to the park entrance where there is a sign at the end of the driveway.  Follow the driveway and soon you will come to a good size parking lot on the right where we will meet. If this lot is full there is a spillover lot further down the driveway.
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/anson-b-nixon-park-with-ian-stewart-3/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:Youth Birders:  Chambers Works Natural Area
DESCRIPTION:Mallard by Carolyn Holland \n\n\n\nSince Mother Nature had other ideas the first two times we tried this trip\, we’ve moved it to afall date! Youth birding committee member Scott Northey will show us around Chemours’Chambers Works site’s 500 acres of freshwater impoundments\, grasslands and forestedwetlands to see resident and migrant birds\, including waterfowl!There are no entrance fees for this site. \n\n\n\nPenns Grove NJ\, meeting address will be forwarded with RSVP- Please email SCOTT.T.NORTHEY@chemours.com \n\n\n\nNOTE: All youth birders must be accompanied by an adult until they areold enough to drive themselves to the trip!
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/youth-birders-chambers-works-natural-area-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Youth Birding
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T160000
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SUMMARY:Late Afternoon Bird Walk at the DuPont Environmental Education Center/Russell W. Peterson Refuge with Joe Francis
DESCRIPTION:Swamp Sparrow by Carolyn Holland \n\n\n\nLazy Birder Walks with Joe are back!\n\n\n\nClose the week with an easy walk along the Jack A Markell Trail at the Peterson Refuge near the Wilmington Riverfront.   We will begin about 2 hours before sundown and cover about 2 miles\, mostly on boardwalk with a bit of woodland trail thrown in.  The sights and sounds of a freshwater marsh in evening are a great stress-reliever and will fortify you for the week ahead.  \n\n\n\nNext walk:  Noevember 23 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm \n\n\n\nMeet by the Russell Peterson statue in the parking area for the DuPont Environmental Education Center.  Those interested in more information may contact Joe at jfrancismd@verizon.net.
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/late-afternoon-bird-walk-at-the-dupont-environmental-education-center-russell-w-peterson-refuge-with-joe-francis-4/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T203000
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SUMMARY:Evening Saw-whet Owl Banding at Rushton Woods
DESCRIPTION:***This event is full*** \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNorthern Saw-whet Owl courtesy of Rushton Woods Preserve \n\n\n\nA visit to Rushton Woods owl banding for adults!\n\n\n\nJoin the banding crew at Rushton Woods Preserve as they work to catch and band Northern Saw-whet Owls to help researchers discover more about their amazing annual movements and unique nocturnal adaptations.  Please be aware that this is expected to be a light year for the owls so while participants may not see an owl\, they will learn about the research being done\, the techniques used and the value of the collected data. \n\n\n\nThis trip is limited to 20 participants\, DOS members only. Please email Carolyn at fieldtrips@dosbirds.org providing contact information to sign up for this trip or if you have any questions.  Since there was a lot of interest last year and the trip filled quickly\, I will be giving priority to those who did not have the opportunity to go last year.  I will keep a waiting list for people who attended last year and would like to go again in the event that the trip does not fill. \n\n\n\n911 Delchester Road\, Newtown Square PA 19073
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/evening-saw-whet-owl-banding-at-rushton-woods-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T083000
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SUMMARY:Youth Birders: Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge
DESCRIPTION:Blue-winged Teal by Michael Moore \n\n\n\nThis trip is all about waterfowl!  Join us to explore the diversity of duck and goose species that move into the Mid-Atlantic region for the winter each year.  We’ll be bringing scopes to make sure we get great looks\, so don’t miss out! \n\n\n\n*Annual Duck Stamp or Daily Pass required \n\n\n\nNOTE: All youth birders must be accompanied by an adult until they are old enough to drive themselves to the trip! \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\n2591 Whitehall Neck Road\, Smyrna\, DE  19977
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/youth-birders-bombay-hook-national-wildlife-refuge-4/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Youth Birding
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T210000
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SUMMARY:November Meeting via Zoom:  "Introduction to Gull Identification" by Amar Ayyash
DESCRIPTION:Summary: Often approached with apprehension\, gulls have gained a love-hate relationship with many birders. Among these larids are some of the most coveted bird species in the world. Amar will highlight key identification field marks for separating our most common gull species\, and he will also touch on some of the often-ignored topics in gull-study such as the aging process\, plumage and molt. Learn why an increasing number of people are being drawn to this family of birds and are eagerly calling themselves “larophiles”. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAmar Ayyash is both an expert on the gulls of North America and an evangelist for “gull recreation”. He coordinates the IOS Annual Gull Frolic on Lake Michigan\, hosts the popular website anythinglarus.com\, and is often found speaking at birding events throughout the continent. Much of his free time is dedicated to traveling the world to photograph and study gulls. Ayyash has published a number of papers and articles on gull identification\, distribution\, and molt\, and he is the author of the authoritative guide to North American Gulls\, The Gull Guide. Amar lives in northern Illinois where he teaches mathematics. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe meeting is held online via Zoom. The Zoom link has been sent to members.  \n\n\n\nThe meeting is open to everyone.  If you did not get a Zoom link\, please click the button below to send an email to request the Zoom link be emailed to you: \n\n\n\n\nClick to request Zoom Link
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/november-meeting-2025/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T120000
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SUMMARY:Sea Watch with Chris Bennett & Anthony Gonzon  ***Chris & Anthony plan to give this trip a go & will adjust timing when there if needed due to rain***
DESCRIPTION:Bufflehead by Carolyn Holland \n\n\n\nJoin Anthony and Chris for a brisk birding adventure at the Indian River Inlet! \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-with-chris-bennett-anthony-gonzon/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T170000
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SUMMARY:Late Afternoon Bird Walk at the DuPont Environmental Education Center/Russell W. Peterson Refuge with Joe Francis
DESCRIPTION:Rusty Blackbird by Carolyn Holland \n\n\n\nExplore Delaware’s Premier Urban Wildlife Refuge!\n\n\n\nClose the week with an easy walk along the Jack A Markell Trail at the Peterson Refuge near the Wilmington Riverfront.   We will begin about 2 hours before sundown and cover about 2 miles\, mostly on boardwalk with a bit of woodland trail thrown in.  The sights and sounds of a freshwater marsh in evening are a great stress-reliever and will fortify you for the week ahead.  \n\n\n\nNext walk: January 25\, 2026 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm \n\n\n\nMeet by the Russell Peterson statue in the parking area for the DuPont Environmental Education Center.  Those interested in more information may contact Joe at jfrancismd@verizon.net.
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/late-afternoon-bird-walk-at-the-dupont-environmental-education-center-russell-w-peterson-refuge-with-joe-francis-5/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T043000
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SUMMARY:Delaware Bayshore:  Pickering Beach to Port Mahon with Anthony Gonzon
DESCRIPTION:Sunset along Port Mahon Road by Chris Bennett \n\n\n\nObservation Tower at Little Creek Wildlife Area by C. Bennett\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSpend the afternoon on the Delaware Bay!\n\n\n\nThe Delaware Bay and the public lands along its shores attract a wide range of migrant and winter resident birds.  We will start the trip at the Main Tract of Little Creek Wildlife area looking for forest songbirds\, raptors and waterfowl.  We will head south from there to Pickering Beach to search for diving ducks on the bay and check the tidal flats for winter gulls.  The trip will end on the fishing pier at Port Mahon where we will scan the marsh for American Bittern\, Rough-legged Hawk and Short-eared Owls.  Conservation Access Pass required. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLesser Black-backed Gulls\,  immature & adult by C. Bennett\n\n\n\nAmerican Bittern by C. Bennett\n\n\n\nShort-eared Owl by C. Bennett\n\n\n\n\nContact Carolyn at fieldtrips@dosbirds.org if you have any questions about this trip.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet at the Hunter Education Building at Little Creek Wildlife Area\, 3018 Bay Road\, Dover\, DE 19901.
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/delaware-bayshore-pickering-beach-to-port-mahon-with-chris-bennett/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T210000
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SUMMARY:DOS December Meeting: Annual "For DOS\, by DOS" short presentations by DOS members
DESCRIPTION:The December member meeting will feature several short talks by DOS members on activities managed\, coordinated and implemented by DOS members and partner organizations.  The talks will generally be 10-15 minute overviews of activities implemented over the past year. See below for speaker list.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWill Krohn\, University of Delaware \n\n\n\n“Investigating Natal Dispersal and Artificial Colony Use in Purple Martins (Progne subis)” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGrace Muench\, University of Delaware \n\n\n\n“Managed Early Successional Habitat: Quail and Passerine Survival\, Movement\, and Activity” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMatthew Halley\, Delaware Museum of Science and Nature \n\n\n\n“Alexander Wilson’s House in Philadelphia” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAndy Ednie\, Delaware Ornithological Society \n\n\n\n“First State National Historical Park – Summary of a Year of Bird Surveys” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis meeting will be in person at Ashland Nature Centerl.   \n\n\n\nMembers in good standing will receive an email with the link to the online presentation prior to the meeting.  If you are not a member and would like to attend virtually\, please consider joining DOS.
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/for-dos-by-dos-2025/
LOCATION:Ashland Nature Center\, 3511 Barley Mill Road\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T103000
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SUMMARY:Youth Birders: Wilmington Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:Snow Geese by Carolyn Holland \n\n\n\nJoin us for the 126th annual Christmas Bird Count!  We will be counting all of the birds we can see and hear to help track continent-wide trends in bird diversity and abundance.  The data collected is used by scientists working to protect bird habitats and populations. \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 Alapocas Ball Fields
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/youth-birders-wilmington-christmas-bird-count-3/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Youth Birding
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251226T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251226T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T043000
CREATED:20251009T231546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251224T024040Z
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SUMMARY:First State National Historical Park Bird Survey
DESCRIPTION:Red-headed Woodpecker by Jean-Marie Gauthier \n\n\n\nBirders at Hot Triangle L to R:  Carol Majors\, Jean-Marie Gauthier\, Ron Majors\, Walt Blackwell\, Karen Hochgraf.  Photo by Melissa Lafferty\n\n\n\nLast day for this survey!\n\n\n\nDOS 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 accessible to the public for their health and well being.” The goal is to determine the park’s avian population and locate prime birding areas. This is the 10th anniversary of an initial survey done by Delaware Nature Society prior to transfer of the property to the National Park Service and will set a baseline as improvements are made to the area. \n\n\n\nYoung Red-headed Woodpecker by Jean-Marie Gauthier\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDOS is looking for leaders and participants to help with the census. We’ll start by meeting at the Ramsey Road parking lot at 7:30 am. If interested\, please contact Andy Ednie at 302-463-0113 or email ednieap@verizon.net.
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/citizen-science-volunteers-needed-first-state-national-historical-park-bird-survey/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251228T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251228T170000
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SUMMARY:Late Afternoon Bird Walk at the DuPont Environmental Education Center/Russell W. Peterson Refuge with Joe Francis
DESCRIPTION:Hermit Thrush by Carolyn Holland \n\n\n\nExplore Delaware’s Premier Urban Wildlife Refuge!\n\n\n\nThere will be a chance to work off those extra holiday calories and bird at a slower\, more relaxing pace than the recent CBCs with a walk along the Jack A Markell Trail at the Peterson Refuge near the Wilmington Riverfront.  We will begin about 2 hours before sundown and cover about 2 miles\, mostly on boardwalk with a bit of woodland trail thrown in. The sights and sounds of a freshwater marsh in evening are a great stress-reliever and will fortify you for the week ahead.  Afterwards\, we can enjoy the holiday lights on the Riverwalk. \n\n\n\nNext walk: January 25\, 2026 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm \n\n\n\nMeet by the Russell Peterson statue in the parking area for the DuPont Environmental Education Center.  Those interested in more information may contact Joe at jfrancismd@verizon.net.
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/late-afternoon-bird-walk-at-the-dupont-environmental-education-center-russell-w-peterson-refuge-with-joe-francis-7/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T210000
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SUMMARY:January Meeting:  "Update on the Delaware Shorebird Project" by Kat Christie
DESCRIPTION:Summary: Shorebirds are an important part of the ecology of Delaware’s shorelines. But they are under threat; populations are declining. DNREC’s Delaware Shorebird Project works to mitigate that threat\, through research and monitoring\, habitat protection\, and management planning.  The Shorebird Project team has conducted research and monitoring since 1997. They have studied the health and status of several shorebird populations. These include the Ruddy Turnstone\, Sanderling\, Dunlin\, Semipalmated Sandpiper and the federally threatened rufa subspecies of the Red Knot.  The professional staff and dedicated volunteers of the Project are part of a team that includes state and federal scientists\, local and international researchers\, local volunteers and birders who collect high-quality data. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKat Christie is the DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife’s coastal waterbird biologist and project leader for the Delaware Shorebird Project\, a long-term study centered on the stopover of tens of thousands of long-distance migrant shorebirds in the Delaware Bay each spring. She has a background in avian conservation and earned a Masters degree from the University of Georgia studying wading bird pathogen dynamics\, working in novel urban breeding colonies of white ibis in Florida. She moved to Delaware to join DNREC in July of 2023 and is now preparing for her third full field season here\, managing the planning\, field work\, and data analysis related to migratory shorebirds\, colonial waterbirds\, and other breeding coastal species of conservation concern such as American Oystercatcher and Piping Plover. \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/january-meeting-update-on-the-delaware-shorebird-project-by-kat-christie/
LOCATION:Ashland Nature Center\, 3511 Barley Mill Road\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T103000
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SUMMARY:Youth Birders: Augustine Wildlife Area - Ashton Tract***Cancelled due to impending snowstorm***
DESCRIPTION:Sandhill Cranes by Carolyn Holland \n\n\n\nThis January\, we’re headed to southern New Castle County to explore Delaware’s winter waterfowl!  We will start with a stop at the viewing platform overlooking Thousand Acre Marsh\, then explore the adjacent forests and fields. Besides ducks\, geese\, and swans\, we’ll also be keeping an eye out for overwintering songbirds\, raptors\, and maybe even a sandhill crane or two.DE Conservation Access 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 507 Thorntown Road\, Middletown DE 19709
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/youth-birders-augustine-wildlife-area-ashton-tract-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Youth Birding
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T043000
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SUMMARY:Late Afternoon Bird Walk at the DuPont Environmental Education Center/Russell W. Peterson Refuge with Joe Francis***Rescheduled to January 31 due to impending snowstorm***
DESCRIPTION:Field Sparrow by Carolyn Holland \n\n\n\nExplore Delaware’s Premier Urban Wildlife Refuge!\n\n\n\nClose the week with an easy walk along the Jack A Markell Trail at the Peterson Refuge near the Wilmington Riverfront.   We will begin about 2 hours before sundown and cover about 2 miles\, mostly on boardwalk with a bit of woodland trail thrown in.  The sights and sounds of a freshwater marsh in evening are a great stress-reliever and will fortify you for the week ahead.  \n\n\n\nMeet by the Russell Peterson statue in the parking area for the DuPont Environmental Education Center.  Those interested in more information may contact Joe at jfrancismd@verizon.net.
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/late-afternoon-bird-walk-at-the-dupont-environmental-education-center-russell-w-peterson-refuge-with-joe-francis-6/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T100000
DTSTAMP:20260418T043000
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SUMMARY:Morning Waterfowl Walk at C&D Wildlife Area Canal Pond with Will Krohn***Relocated!  See Battery Park Bird Walk and Riverwatch***
DESCRIPTION:Mute Swan by Will Krohn \n\n\n\nDue to extreme temperatures and persistence of accumulated snow and ice\, the location of the morning waterfowl walk at C&D Wildlife Area–Canal Pond with Will Krohn has been changed to Battery Park in New Castle-please see Battery Park Bird Walk and Riverwatch for details.\n\n\n\nCanal Pond is arguably one of the best locations in New Castle County for waterfowl abundance and diversity in the winter. This hotspot\, located off of Cox Neck Rd. about 1 mile west of Delaware City\, regularly hosts large numbers of Mute Swan\, Gadwall\, American Coot\, and many other species of waterfowl. Less frequent species seen there include Redhead\, Common Goldeneye\, and rare geese. The phragmites and scrubby habitat along the edge of the pond is also typically full of uncommon winter songbirds like Gray Catbird and Swamp Sparrow. We will meet at 9 AM. Over the course of an hour\, we will walk approximately 2/3 of a mile over gently sloping trails and grass\, and there may be some mud. If you have one\, it is recommended to bring a spotting scope\, although there will be opportunities to share scopes if you do not have one. There is no restroom available on-site. If participants are interested and conditions allow\, we can also visit other nearby “hotspots” such as the Augustine Wildlife Area.  \n\n\n\nWe will meet in front of the gate to Canal Pond. To get there\, paste 39.562708\, -75.612913 into your smartphone’s mapping application\, or\, coming from Delaware City\, follow Cox Neck Rd. west for 1 mile and turn left onto a gravel road. There are no signs for the pond at the turn-in. If you have any questions about this trip\, please contact the leader\, Will (wkrohn@udel.edu) for more information. In the unlikely event that the pond is completely frozen over\, the event will be rescheduled. 
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/morning-waterfowl-walk-at-cd-wildlife-area-canal-pond-with-will-krohn/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T120000
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SUMMARY:Battery Park Bird Walk and Riverwatch with Will Krohn***Note location change from Canal Pond and later start time***
DESCRIPTION:Lesser Black-backed Gull by Will Krohn \n\n\n\nDue to extreme temperatures and persistence of accumulated snow and ice\, the location of the morning waterfowl walk at C&D Wildlife Area–Canal Pond with Will Krohn has been changed to Battery Park in New Castle. Because this park is on the Delaware River\, it has not completely frozen over\, and this offers open water for birds of all types. We can expect to see Bald Eagles\, gulls of many species\, along with a host of waterfowl. The continuing temperatures improve our chances of seeing rare\, predominantly northern or coastal species like Iceland Gull or Long-tailed Duck\, and your guide will be able to help you with difficult species identifications like those of gulls.  \n\n\n\nWe will meet at Battery Park in New Castle at 10 am\, walking approximately 1 mile in total over flat terrain that is potentially icy at times. We will meet at the parking lot that is at the end of Delaware Street\, right next to the pier. We will stay for approximately 2 hours\, or until the cold becomes unbearable. Dress warm\, wear boots\, and be prepared for wind. If you have one\, it is recommended to bring a spotting scope\, although there will be opportunities to share scopes if you do not have one. If you have any questions about this trip\, please contact the leader\, Will (wkrohn@udel.edu) for more information. 
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/battery-park-bird-walk-and-riverwatch-with-will-krohn/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T103000
DTSTAMP:20260418T043000
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SUMMARY:Harry's Pond in Winter with Amy O'Neil ***Rescheduled to 2/27 in hopes the pond will thaw & waterfowl will return!***
DESCRIPTION:Harry’s Pond in Winter by Amy O’Neil \n\n\n\nHow many species of birds can be found at Harry’s Pond in winter?\n\n\n\nBundle up and come out for the second in the series of seasonal strolls around Harry’s Pond\, this time for a little winter walk.  In winter\, there are geese aplenty\, and ducks to see like Hooded Mergansers. We’ll also look for other overwintering birds like Belted Kingfisher\, Fox Sparrows\, Yellow-rumped Warblers and any raptors that are lurking around the edges or flying over – perhaps the Bald Eagle that has been hanging out on the tower lately.  The pace will be leisurely\, and most walking will be on paved paths or flat grassy areas.  If the pond is iced over\, we’ll reschedule. \n\n\n\nContact Carolyn at fieldtrips@dosbirds.org if you have any questions about this trip. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’ll meet by the entrance to the pond most easily accessible from the parking lot by the security building past Tutor Time.  Be careful of toddlers getting dropped off in the morning when driving in!
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/harrys-pond-in-winter-with-amy-oneil/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T180000
DTSTAMP:20260418T043000
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SUMMARY:Winter Trip to Brigantine & Barnegat with Andy Ednie
DESCRIPTION:Harlequin Duck by David Lewis \n\n\n\nWinter birding in New Jersey!\n\n\n\n                     Merlin by Andy Ednie\n\n\n\nJoin Andy for an all day trip to Brigantine and Barnegat. We’ll leave from the Claymont Train Station at 7 am to drive to Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge. Will arrive at Forsythe around 8 am and drive the auto tour (National Wildlife Refuge pass required per car) looking for waterfowl and winter raptors. We”ll then drive an hour north to Barnegat Light on Long Beach Island to catch the afternoon sun to see Harlequin Ducks\, Eiders and Alcids. Return home by 6 pm.  \n\n\n\nIf you plan to attend contact Andy Ednie at ednieap@verizon.net. \n\n\n\nCarpooling will be from the Claymont Train Station.
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/winter-trip-to-brigantine-barnegat-with-andy-ednie/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T103000
DTSTAMP:20260418T043000
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SUMMARY:Youth Birders: Little Creek Wildlife Area - Port Mahon Impoundment ***Cancelled***
DESCRIPTION:Northern Shoveler by Carolyn Holland \n\n\n\nThis man-made coastal wetland serves as an important overwintering spot for waterfowl\, shorebirds\, and other species. For this trip\, our goal is to see as many different winter raptors\, diving ducks\, and dabbling ducks as possible\, including harriers\, kestrels\, mergansers\, and gadwall.DE Conservation Access 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 Port Mahon Road\, Little Creek 19901- look for the turnoff to the parking area on the right justbefore the tank farm driveway; if you reach the bay you’ve gone too far!
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/youth-birders-little-creek-wildlife-area-port-mahon-impoundment/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Youth Birding
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T043000
CREATED:20251029T144842Z
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SUMMARY:DOS February Meeting: Annual Christmas Count Recap
DESCRIPTION:Join host Jim White and other Christmas Count compilers for a recap of all the exciting discoveries during the 2024-2025 Christmas Counts. Each compiler will summarize the highlights of their count and discuss recent trends in bird populations. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis event will be held on line via Zoom.  A zoom link will be sent to all DOS members via email.  If you are not a member\, you can request a zoom link by clicking the button below.   \n\n\n\n\nNon-members click here to request Zoom link\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFor DOS members only\, there will be a link to a recording of the talk after the meeting. If you are not a member and want to attend virtually\, please consider joining.
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/dos-february-meeting-annual-christmas-count-recap/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T043000
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SUMMARY:Raptors in Winter with Jim White
DESCRIPTION:Merlin 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\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-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T103000
DTSTAMP:20260418T043000
CREATED:20260212T013404Z
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SUMMARY:Harry's Pond in Winter with Amy O'Neil
DESCRIPTION:Harry’s Pond in Winter by Amy O’Neil \n\n\n\nHow many species of birds can be found at Harry’s Pond in winter?\n\n\n\nBundle up and come out for the second in the series of seasonal strolls around Harry’s Pond\, this time for a little winter walk.  In winter\, there are geese aplenty\, and ducks to see like Hooded Mergansers. We’ll also look for other overwintering birds like Belted Kingfisher\, Fox Sparrows\, Yellow-rumped Warblers and any raptors that are lurking around the edges or flying over – perhaps the Bald Eagle that has been hanging out on the tower lately.  The pace will be leisurely\, and most walking will be on paved paths or flat grassy areas.  If the pond is iced over\, we’ll reschedule. \n\n\n\nContact Carolyn at fieldtrips@dosbirds.org if you have any questions about this trip. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’ll meet by the entrance to the pond most easily accessible from the parking lot by the security building past Tutor Time.  Be careful of toddlers getting dropped off in the morning when driving in!
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/harrys-pond-in-winter-with-amy-oneil-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T180000
DTSTAMP:20260418T043000
CREATED:20260121T213924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T222941Z
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SUMMARY:Late Afternoon Bird Walk at the DuPont Environmental Education Center/Russell W. Peterson Refuge with Joe Francis
DESCRIPTION:Green-winged Teal by Michael Moore \n\n\n\nExplore Delaware’s Premier Urban Wildlife Refuge!\n\n\n\n                                                Wilson’s Snipe by Carolyn Holland\n\n\n\nClose the week with an easy walk along the Jack A Markell Trail at the Peterson Refuge near the Wilmington Riverfront.  This is the first day of daylight savings time so sundown isn’t until 7:03pm.  We will go for at least 2 hours and cover about 2 miles\, mostly on boardwalk with a bit of woodland trail thrown in. The sights and sounds of a freshwater marsh in evening are a great stress-reliever and will fortify you for the week ahead. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet by the Russell Peterson statue in the parking area for the DuPont Environmental Education Center. Those interested in more information may contact Joe at jfrancismd@verizon.net.
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/late-afternoon-bird-walk-at-the-dupont-environmental-education-center-russell-w-peterson-refuge-with-joe-francisrescheduled-from-january-25-due-to-snowstorm/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T100000
DTSTAMP:20260418T043000
CREATED:20251021T001055Z
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SUMMARY:Sea Watch II with Chris Bennett & Anthony Gonzon
DESCRIPTION:Bufflehead by Carolyn Holland \n\n\n\nAnother chance to join Anthony and Chris for a brisk birding adventure at the Indian River Inlet! \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-ii-with-chris-bennett-anthony-gonzon-4/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T043000
CREATED:20260109T222715Z
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SUMMARY:DOS March Meeting:  "Flycatcher Problems!" by Matthew Halley
DESCRIPTION:Summary: This talk will be held in person only at the Delaware Museum of Nature and Science and will be held in the bird collection. There will be an opportunity to examine actual museum specimens of the different flycatchers to see first hand the issues described in the talk. \n\n\n\nFew groups of American birds are more difficult to identify than Empidonax and Contopus flycatchers. In this talk\, Matthew will review the species that occur in the Delaware valley region—with specimens on display—and discuss his recent efforts to resolve lingering problems related to scientific nomenclature. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Matthew Halley is a local ornithologist and historian who is widely known for his detailed and revelatory studies of American birds. He is the Research Director and Curator of Birds at the Delaware Museum of Nature & Science (Wilmington)\, Research Associate at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University (Philadelphia)\, where he earned his doctorate in 2021\, and a Life Member of DOS and a member of the DOS Council.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe meeting is held IN PERSON ONLY at Delaware Museum of Nature and Science. The in person meeting is open to everyone and admission is free.  The presentation will involve looking at actual museum specimens of the birds discussed\, so cannot be live streamed.  Please come out and enjoy this unique hands on experience.
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/dos-march-meeting-empidonax-identification-by-matthew-halley/
LOCATION:Delaware Museum of Nature and Science\, 4840 Kennet Pike\, Greenville\, Delaware\, 19807\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T043000
CREATED:20260312T154025Z
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SUMMARY:Assawoman Wildlife Area with Anthony Gonzon
DESCRIPTION:Sixty-five Acre Pond viewed from the new observation deck by Gregory Gough \n\n\n\nCome see the amazing new observation deck!\n\n\n\nPine Warbler by Carolyn Holland\n\n\n\nBlue-winged Teal by Michael Moore\n\n\n\nThe old fire-tower type observation structure at Assawoman WLA has recently been replaced with an incredible ADA accessible boardwalk which loops through a wooded area & opens up to views of Mulberry Pond & Sixty-five Acre Pond from a large deck area.  Bring your scope if you have one and join Anthony to look for Blue-winged & Green-winged Teals\, Hooded Mergansers\, Buffleheads\, Ruddy Ducks\, Wood Ducks and others as well as herons\, egrets\, raptors\, gulls and terns.  In the pine woods we can find Ovenbirds\, Pine and Yellow-rumped Warblers and Golden-crowned Kinglets at this time of year along with resident Brown-headed Nuthatches\, woodpeckers and many other species.  In the marshy areas  we can observe Swamp Sparrows and it is possible to hear or even see several species of rails. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA Conservation Access Pass is required.  https://dnrec.delaware.gov/fish-wildlife/conservation-access-pass/ \n\n\n\nContact Carolyn at fieldtrips@dosbirds.org if you have any questions about this trip. \n\n\n\nMeet at the Assawoman check station located at the Mulberry Landing entrance to the wildlife area.
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/assawoman-wildlife-area-with-anthony-gonzon/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T043000
CREATED:20260109T221421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T165136Z
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SUMMARY:DOS April Meeting: "How Birding Changes the Brain" by Erik Wing.
DESCRIPTION:Erik Wing is a research associate at York University in Toronto\, where he studies how prior knowledge and expertise influence human perception and cognition. Erik completed his doctoral work at Duke University\, focusing on brain representations during visual experience and later memory retrieval. In his current work\, he is particularly interested in how information is learned and organized within natural domains of knowledge. Working with birders across North America and beyond\, he has explored how learning bird identification shapes attention\, memory and new learning using a variety of behavioral and brain imaging measures. In his free time\, he spends as much time as possible walking in the woods\, ostensibly for research purposes.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis event will be held on line via Zoom.  A zoom link will be sent to all DOS members via email.  If you are not a member\, you can request a zoom link by clicking the button below.   \n\n\n\n\nNon-members click here to request Zoom link\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFor DOS members only\, there will be a link to a recording of the talk after the meeting. If you are not a member and want to attend virtually\, please consider joining. \n\n\n\n\n\nProthonotary Warbler
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/dos-april-meeting-how-birding-changes-the-brain-by-erik-wing/
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