Field Trips

Merlin by Carolyn Holland Explore Alapocas Woods for wintering birds Come out and get to know some of the birds that are at home in the woods and fields during winter! Contact Carolyn at [email protected] if you have any questions about this trip. Meet at the Blue Ball Barn near the traffic circle on West … Read more

American Tree Sparrow by Michael Moore An opportunity to study many sparrow species! Sparrows are a perennial challenge for beginning and experienced birders alike.  Here’s an opportunity to figure out those “LBJs” in comfort and style.  To coax these shy creatures out of the brush, we’ll spend time divided into small groups and seated at … Read more

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 Saturday of each month from September through April, which starts 8 am from the visitor center.  The walks will utilize the newly completed Forest Discovery Tree Trail (2.7 miles) and … Read more

Common Loon by Michael Moore Two more opportunities remain to join Anthony and Chris for brisk birding adventures at the Indian River Inlet this winter! February 1, 2025 – 8am until 12pmMarch 15, 2025 – 8am until 12pm To be enjoyed at the Southside Day Use Area (parking lot on the south side of Indian … Read more

Sandy Hook by Andy Ednie Search for rarities in New Jersey! Hard to believe that some of Jersey’s best birding is right in the heart of the megalopolis. The north Jersey coast has the second highest species list in the state (365), only topped by Cape May (375). Winter birding produces Alcids, Gulls, waterfowl, and … 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.

Salt Marsh at Sunrise by Tim Freiday Listen for rails after dark! This may be the only field trip all year where no birds are seen….only heard!  A four hour Rail bonanza (in the middle of the night!) targeting 7 species.  Bring long boots and bug spray.  Our leader is Andy Ednie, please contact at … Read more

Kentucky Warbler by Chris Bennett Redden State Forest hosts a great diversity of bird life! Well maintained trails and logging roads provide easy access to some of the best mixed pine/hardwood forest in southern Delaware.  With luck we will see and hear a wide variety of forest nesting birds including breeding Kentucky, Worm-eating, Yellow-throated, Black-and-white … Read more