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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\nPine Warbler by Jean-Marie Gauthier\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 9Thursday\, August 13Thursday\, December 17Saturday\, April 18Saturday\, August 22Saturday\, December 26Thursday\, 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 \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:20260411T080000
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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
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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
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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:20260419T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T110000
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T190000
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SUMMARY:Early Evening Bird Walk at the DuPont Environmental Education Center/Russell W. Peterson Refuge with Joe Francis
DESCRIPTION:Common Yellowthroat by Mary Braun \n\n\n\nThe marsh is alive with birdsongs!\n\n\n\nMarsh Wren 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. At this time of year the marsh is alive with the songs of Redwings\, Common Yellowthroats and Marsh Wrens.  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/early-evening-bird-walk-at-the-dupont-environmental-education-center-russell-w-peterson-refuge-with-joe-francis/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095915
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T182118Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Birders:  Lums Pond State Park
DESCRIPTION:Prothonotary Warbler by Michael Moore \n\n\n\nGlossy Ibis by Michael Moore\n\n\n\nLums Pond is the largest freshwater pond in Delaware.  We’ll explore the Swamp Forest and Little Jersey trails in search of gorgeous prothonotary warblers\, plus tanagers\, thrushes\, and wading birds like herons\, egrets\, and ibis.*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 Area 5 Parking Lot & Nature Center- 1068 Howell School Rd\, Bear\, DE 19701
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/youth-birders-lums-pond-state-park/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Youth Birding
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095915
CREATED:20260312T163039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T181036Z
UID:7629-1779012000-1779017400@www.dosbirds.org
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-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095915
CREATED:20260312T173301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T180735Z
UID:7619-1779544800-1779559200@www.dosbirds.org
SUMMARY:High Tide\, Horseshoe Crabs and Happy Hour with Anthony Gonzon
DESCRIPTION:Short-billed Dowitcher by Gregory Gough \n\n\n\nThousands of shorebirds and gulls gather here! \n\n\n\nJoin Anthony at the DuPont Nature Center (2992 Lighthouse Rd\, Milford\, DE 19963) at 2 PM to witness the rise of high tide during peak horseshoe crab spawning and shorebird migration season.  We will bird around the Nature Center then travel to Slaughter Beach for a different look at the birds and crabs.  Once our birding is done\, we will travel to Big Oyster Brewery (6152 S Rehoboth Blvd\, Milford\, DE 19963) to celebrate a day in the field. \n\n\n\nContact Carolyn at fieldtrips@dosbirds.org if you have any questions about this trip.
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/high-tide-horseshoe-crabs-and-happy-hour-with-anthony-gonzon/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095915
CREATED:20250916T235935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T202332Z
UID:7419-1780214400-1780225200@www.dosbirds.org
SUMMARY:Fair Hill Bobolinks with Ian Stewart***Note date change from May 30***
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.  \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-with-ian-stewart/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095915
CREATED:20260211T013446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T180241Z
UID:7402-1780732800-1780747200@www.dosbirds.org
SUMMARY:Norman G. Wilder Wildlife Area with Chris Bennett
DESCRIPTION:Kentucky Warbler by Chris Bennett \n\n\n\nForest Birding at Norman G. Wilder WLA\n\n\n\nThe forests of Norman G. Wilder WA provide habitat for a wide variety of nesting songbirds.  We should see and/or hear Yellow-billed Cuckoo\, Wood Thrush\, Yellow-throated Vireo\, Black-and-white\, Worm-eating\, Kentucky and possibly Hooded Warblers and Scarlet and Summer Tanager among others.  Ticks may be numerous so insect repellent is highly recommended.  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\n\nOvenbird by Chris Bennett\n\n\n\nBlack-and-white Warbler by Chris Bennett\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet at the C&R Center parking lot on C&R Center Road (39.037213\, -75.639874)
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/norman-g-wilder-wildlife-area-with-chris-bennett-3/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095915
CREATED:20250917T150856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T231256Z
UID:7400-1786780800-1786795200@www.dosbirds.org
SUMMARY:48th Annual Beginner's Shorebird Field Trip! ***Note change of date from 7/25***
DESCRIPTION:Shorebirds for Beginners at Bombay Hook!\n\n\n\nDelaware Ornithological Society (DOS) is sponsoring a Beginner’s Shorebird Field Trip on Saturday\, July 25th\, at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge\, Smyrna\, Delaware. This will be a Half Day trip – tailored for beginners\, and is the 48th consecutive outing for this popular field trip. “Par” is 15 species of shorebirds\, usually a challenging goal\, because arrival dates\, water levels and weather conditions all change year to year.  \n\n\n\nSpotted Sandpiper at Bear Swamp  by Carolyn Holland\n\n\n\nEmphasis is on basics of shorebird identification for beginners\, although there are always several experienced birders to assist. Pace is slow – everyone should see each shorebird species satisfactorily. While this is not a photography workshop\, our slow pace allows for photographic experimentation and networking. There will be some “prizes” awarded for categories not yet determined! Drinks and snacks advised\, as well as sunscreen\, bug spray and a hat. An optional\, informal tally luncheon is usually held following the trip at a local eatery.  \n\n\n\nRefuge fees are in effect – $4 per car\, or free entry with a 2024-2025 season duck stamp (or other special passes). This would be a fine opportunity to recycle your lightly used\, expired prior season duck stamp(s) – Donate it/them to support the DOS Bird-a-Thon!  \n\n\n\nTrip leader is Bob Rufe – rrufe1@aol.com – please email Bob to let him know you’re planning to participate\, or if you have any questions.  A few “loaner” binoculars will be available\, please contact leader to request if needed.More information on Bombay Hook NWR is available at https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Bombay_Hook/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe will meet in the Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge Visitor’s Center parking lot in Smyrna\, DE at 8 a.m. and wrap up by noon.
URL:https://www.dosbirds.org/event/48th-annual-beginners-shorebird-field-trip/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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