Field Trips

Youth Birders: Wilmington Christmas Bird Count

December 14 @ 8:30 am - 10:30 am EST

Hermit Thrush by Carolyn Holland Join us for the 125th 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. Please RSVP to Jessica … Read more

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Midwinter Bird Walk at Alapocas with Joe Francis

January 15, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am EST

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

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Sea Watch II with Chris Bennett & Anthony Gonzon

February 1, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm EST

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

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Sea Watch III with Chris Bennett & Anthony Gonzon

March 15, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

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

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Evening Rail Trip with Andy Ednie

May 3, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - May 4, 2025 @ 12:00 am EDT

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

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Fair Hill Bobolinks & Blueberries with Ian Stewart

June 21, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am EDT

Bobolink by Ian Stewart See Bobolinks up close! We 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 … Read more

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