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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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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
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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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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
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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
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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:20260412T055200
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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
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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
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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:20260412T055200
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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:20260412T055200
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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
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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
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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:20260412T055200
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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:20260412T055200
CREATED:20260109T222715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T153812Z
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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:20260412T055200
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:20260412T055200
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/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T100000
DTSTAMP:20260412T055200
CREATED:20260317T200136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T185001Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Birders:  Bird Survey at White Clay Creek State Park
DESCRIPTION:Photograph by Andy Ednie \n\n\n\nBlue-gray Gnatcatcher by Michael Moore\n\n\n\nBetween 1967 and 1977\, DOS members conducted weekly bird surveys to collect data on thebirdlife in one of New Castle County’s most diverse hotspots. Fifty years later\, DOS is repeatingthe surveys and the Red Knot Youth Birders are going to help! Much like the Christmas BirdCount\, the data that we contribute will be directly used to support bird conservation in Delaware.*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 Nature Center Parking Lot- 1475 Creek Rd\, Newark\, DE 19711
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/youth-birders-bird-survey-at-white-clay-creek-state-park/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Youth Birding
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T055200
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SUMMARY:White Clay Creek State Park Bird Survey
DESCRIPTION:Photograph by Andy Ednie \n\n\n\nJoin the survey! \n\n\n\nDelaware’s piedmont area is only 10% of the land mass\, but has the largest\, most diverse biodiversity in the state. The White Clay Creek State Park is the 4th highest ranked top birding spot in New Castle County and 49th largest Delaware area bird list by Cornell University’s eBird data base. This list is growing as more hours are spent birding the area. The purpose of this bird survey is to evaluate the avifauna potential in a systematic two-year study and add to the knowledge of the park.  The survey takes 3-4 hours and covers about 3 miles. The park was originally surveyed in 1976-1977 with weekly surveys over 24 months. That data was published in the Delmarva Ornithologist. \n\n\n\nYellow-throated Warbler by Carolyn Holland\n\n\n\nPlan:Date: January 2\, 2026 – December 31\, 2027Frequency: Weekly\, alternate Thursday/SaturdayCoverage: North and South sections split by Hopkins and Pleasant Hill Roads.Data Entry: Checklists will be recorded by eBird along with weather\, observers and effort.Volunteer Hours: recorded on separate volunteer sheet.Goals:Count the total number of birds in the park over a 24-hour period weekly for 2 years.Document status and population of bird species.Locate critical areas for unusual species.Increase usage for birding activitiesMonitor volunteer hours (between 350-750 hrs./yr) \n\n\n\nCensus Dates: The dates for the weekly bird census may be modified based on the consensus of thegroup. Changes to the schedule can occur in response to weather conditions or other unforeseen factorsthat may affect census activities. \n\n\n\nCensus dates for 2026 are as follows: \n\n\n\nThursday\, April 23Thursday\, August 27Thursday\, December 31Saturday\, May 2Saturday\, September 5 Thursday\, May 7Thursday\, September 10 Saturday\, May 16Saturday\, September 19 Thursday\, May 21Thursday\, September 24 Saturday\, May 30Saturday\, October 3 Thursday\, June 4Thursday\, October 8 Saturday\, June 13Saturday\, October 17 Thursday\, June 18Thursday\, October 22 Saturday\, June 27Saturday\, October 31 Thursday\, July 2Thursday\, November 5 Saturday\, July 11Saturday\, November 14 Thursday\, July 16Thursday\, November 19 Saturday\, July 25Saturday\, November 28 Thursday\, July 30Thursday\, December 3 Saturday\, August 8Saturday\, December 12 Thursday\, August 13Thursday\, December 17 Saturday\, August 22Saturday\, December 26 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhite Clay Creek Nature Center by Andy Ednie \n\n\n\nMeet at the White Clay Creek Nature Center at 8:00 am.  Entrance fee or Annual State Park Pass is required March 1 through November 30.
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/white-clay-creek-state-park-bird-survey/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T110000
DTSTAMP:20260412T055200
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SUMMARY:Augustine Wildlife Area -- Ashton Tract  with Will Krohn
DESCRIPTION:Yellow-throated Warbler by Gregory Gough \n\n\n\nExplore diverse habitats at Ashton Tract!\n\n\n\nBlue Grosbeak by Will Krohn\n\n\n\nJoin Will for some early spring migration birding along Augustine Wildlife Area’s Ashton Tract. Extensive wetlands\, meadows\, and mixed woodlands host a wide variety of songbirds\, waders\, waterfowl\, and shorebirds during this time of year. The Ashton Tract has an observation platform to observe the wetlands\, where we may see early shorebirds like Greater Yellowlegs\, late waterfowl like Green-winged Teal\, as well as Delaware’s resident population of Sandhill Cranes. Meadows host grassland species like American Kestrel and Field Sparrow\, and forested habitats host Pine and Yellow-throated Warbler\, among many other songbird species. Augustine Wildlife Area is in a prime location along the Delaware River to attract rarities\, so there’s always a chance to find something unexpected!  \n\n\n\nIf you have a spotting scope\, please bring it. A scope will be available for shared use. We will walk ~0.5 miles along flat terrain\, mostly gravel paths\, and a port-a-potty is available at the entrance.  \n\n\n\nA Conservation Access Pass is required. https://dnrec.delaware.gov/fish-wildlife/conservation-access-pass/. \n\n\n\n Contact Will Krohn (wkrohn@udel.edu) with any questions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe will meet at the parking lot for Ashton Tract (507 Thorntown Rd\, Middletown\, DE 19709). This lot is at the end of a long gravel\, road. 
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/augustine-wildlife-area-ashton-tract-with-will-krohn/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T110000
DTSTAMP:20260412T055200
CREATED:20260312T153150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T184307Z
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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-6/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T113000
DTSTAMP:20260412T055200
CREATED:20260312T163322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T184039Z
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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-3/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T080000
DTSTAMP:20260412T055200
CREATED:20260317T154803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T154857Z
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SUMMARY:Milford Neck Beach Walk
DESCRIPTION:EXACT TIME TBAJoin DOS Conservation Chair Matt Sarver and Delaware Wild Lands staff for special access to beach and marsh habitats of Milford Neck. More details TBA. Spaces are limited\, please contact Matt to RSVP at conservation@dosbirds.org.
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/milford-neck-beach-walk/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T110000
DTSTAMP:20260412T055200
CREATED:20260317T225025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T183617Z
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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-historical-park-brandywine-valley-with-declan-oneil/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T055200
CREATED:20260319T154607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T183318Z
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SUMMARY:Old New Castle Tour with Joe Francis
DESCRIPTION:Ring-billed Gull by Carolyn Holland \n\n\n\nVisit birding hotspots along the Delaware River!\n\n\n\nHistoric Old New Castle is among Delaware’s quaintest small towns and an unsung birding hotspot during migration given its location along the Delaware River and proximity to tidal marshes and nearby woods.  If you have followed eBird alerts you will know about the rarities spotted recently by DOS members at The Hermitage\, Gambacorta Marsh\, Battery Park\, Bull Hill Park\, and Broad Dyke Wetlands.  This mid-week walk will avoid the weekend crowds and feature easy trails (with a few muddy spots) and no entrance fees.  Those doing a “no carbon” Bird-a-thon can access these sites easily using the Jack A Markell Trail.  \n\n\n\nLeast Sandpiper by Carolyn Holland\n\n\n\nThose interested in more information may contact Joe at jfrancismd@verizon.net. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrip will begin at 8 am from the parking lot at The Hermitage Natural Area.
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/old-new-castle-tour-with-joe-francis/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T055200
CREATED:20260312T180139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T183021Z
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SUMMARY:White Clay Creek State Park Bird Survey
DESCRIPTION:Photograph by Andy Ednie \n\n\n\nJoin the survey! \n\n\n\nDelaware’s piedmont area is only 10% of the land mass\, but has the largest\, most diverse biodiversity in the state. The White Clay Creek State Park is the 4th highest ranked top birding spot in New Castle County and 49th largest Delaware area bird list by Cornell University’s eBird data base. This list is growing as more hours are spent birding the area. The purpose of this bird survey is to evaluate the avifauna potential in a systematic two-year study and add to the knowledge of the park.  The survey takes 3-4 hours and covers about 3 miles. The park was originally surveyed in 1976-1977 with weekly surveys over 24 months. That data was published in the Delmarva Ornithologist. \n\n\n\nChestnut-sided Warbler by Michael Moore\n\n\n\nPlan:Date: January 2\, 2026 – December 31\, 2027Frequency: Weekly\, alternate Thursday/SaturdayCoverage: North and South sections split by Hopkins and Pleasant Hill Roads.Data Entry: Checklists will be recorded by eBird along with weather\, observers and effort.Volunteer Hours: recorded on separate volunteer sheet.Goals:Count the total number of birds in the park over a 24-hour period weekly for 2 years.Document status and population of bird species.Locate critical areas for unusual species.Increase usage for birding activitiesMonitor volunteer hours (between 350-750 hrs./yr) \n\n\n\nCensus Dates: The dates for the weekly bird census may be modified based on the consensus of thegroup. Changes to the schedule can occur in response to weather conditions or other unforeseen factorsthat may affect census activities. \n\n\n\nCensus dates for 2026 continue as follows: \n\n\n\nSaturday\, May 16Saturday\, September 19Thursday\, May 21Thursday\, September 24Saturday\, May 30Saturday\, October 3Thursday\, June 4Thursday\, October 8Saturday\, June 13Saturday\, October 17Thursday\, June 18Thursday\, October 22Saturday\, June 27Saturday\, October 31Thursday\, July 2Thursday\, November 5Saturday\, July 11Saturday\, November 14Thursday\, July 16Thursday\, November 19Saturday\, July 25Saturday\, November 28Thursday\, July 30Thursday\, December 3Saturday\, August 8Saturday\, December 12Thursday\, August 13Thursday\, December 17Saturday\, August 22Saturday\, December 26Thursday\, August 27Thursday\, December 31Saturday\, September 5 Thursday\, September 10 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhite Clay Creek Nature Center by Andy Ednie \n\n\n\nMeet at the White Clay Creek Nature Center at 8:00 am.  Entrance fee or Annual State Park Pass is required March 1 through November 30.
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/white-clay-creek-state-park-bird-survey-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T055200
CREATED:20260211T011031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T182750Z
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SUMMARY:Milford Neck Migrants with Chris Bennett
DESCRIPTION:Red Knot by Chris Bennett \n\n\n\nMigrants at Milford Neck!\n\n\n\nThe forest\, fields and wetlands between the Mispillion and Murderkill Rivers makes up the area called Milford Neck.  Much of the land on the neck is protected land owned by the state and private non-profit organizations.  On this trip we will visit publicly owned lands and bird from roadsides in search of migrant and resident songbirds and the bay beach at Big Stone Beach in search of migrant shorebirds.  A Conservation Access Pass is required to access Milford Neck Wildlife Area. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBrown-headed Nuthatch and Yellow-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\n\n\n\n\nMeet at the South Bowers Fire Hall (57 Scotts Corner Road\, Milford\, DE 19963 38.997542\, -75.389411)
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/milford-neck-migrants-with-chris-bennett/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T055200
CREATED:20260309T013116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T182605Z
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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 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-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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