Trip Leader: Joe FrancisDate: 11 May 2024 Ten birders of a wide range of experience enjoyed a picture-perfect spring day, logging nearly 5 miles and 75 species total (13 more than last year). Most of the participants selected the “zero carbon” option, walking from their homes to the meeting point so a truly athletic adventure. … Read more
Trip Date: October 14th, 2023Trip Leader: Ian Stewart The weather forecast for Saturday October 14th looked ominous all week, but six hardy birders still showed up for the first ever DOS walk at this hidden gem near downtown Kennett Square. This park has two large ponds surrounded by woodlands and grassy meadows, and the well-maintained … Read more
By Ian Stewart Equestrians at Fair Hill NRMA by Ian Stewart. On Saturday June 3rd, 2023 a dozen birders spent a sunny morning exploring Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area just over the border in Maryland. We started off in the grassy meadows around the Appleton Road parking lot where we soon picked up our … Read more
by Chris Bennett White-eyed Vireo by Carolyn Holland. Saturday, May 13, 2023 – 8:00 am to 12:30 pmLeaders: Chris Bennett, Anthony GonzonParticipants: Five Weather: Overcast with a brief period of light rain around 9 am – then continued overcast for remainder of the trip. Temperature in the low 70s with humidity above 75%. For those … Read more
by John Dunn On Sunday the 7th of May, 13 excited birders had a fun morning at Blackbird State Forest led by ornithologist Ian Stewart. We started off at the popular Tybout Tract with great looks at Wood Thrush, Veery, and Acadian Flycatcher, and were serenaded by Ovenbirds and Scarlet Tanagers as we strolled through … Read more
By Joe Francis Northern Waterthrush by Sarah Zaritsky Seven intrepid, Gortex-clad birders braved the elements on Saturday, May 13, to census the entirety of Alapocas Run State Park, starting at the Blue Ball Barn and going all the way to the Brandywine Falls Dam near the Dupont Experimental Station (over 7 miles round trip). The … Read more
