Field Trips

Photo by Michael Moore Explore the Forest Discovery Tree Trail at Bombay Hook! The Delaware Ornithological Society sponsors a monthly bird walk, on the 4th – or sometimes the 3rd – Saturday of each month from September through April, which starts 8 am from the visitor center.  The walks will utilize the newly completed Forest … Read more

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker by Declan O’Neil Join us for a morning walk at Auburn Valley. This scenic park provides great habitat for many overwintering species, from woodpeckers to raptors to sparrows. Bring comfortable hiking shoes and a sense of adventure. Contact Declan at [email protected] if you have any questions about this trip. Meet at the Yorklyn Bridge Trail … Read more

Red-tailed Hawk by Carolyn Holland A quest for Raptors in Winter! A 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 … Read more

Photo by Andy Ednie Join the survey! DOS 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 … Read more

Common Loon by Michael Moore Last chance to join Anthony Gonzon and Chris Bennett for a brisk birding adventure at the Indian River Inlet this winter! To 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 … Read more

Northern Bobwhite by Michael Moore Northern Bobwhites live here! Listen for Northern Bobwhite at the last remaining Delaware stronghold.  We will spend time scanning fields and marshes and take a short walk through coastal woodlands.  Expect early migrants and lingering winter birds.  Dress appropriately.  A Conservation Access Pass is required. Contact Carolyn at [email protected] if … Read more

Caspian Tern by Carolyn Holland Spend the afternoon birding! Meet at the Ashton Tract to look for neotropical migrants, waterfowl, raptors, terns, gulls and lingering winter birds.  We will visit the Ashton Tract and Port Penn wetlands.  Conservation Access Pass required. Contact Carolyn at [email protected] if you have any questions about this trip.