NOTE THIS TALK IS A WEEK LATER THAN USUAL. Summary: From backyards to wilderness peaks, finches are some of the most exciting, mysterious, and popular group of songbirds. In this information-packed presentation, finch expert Matthew Young will introduce you to the 43 finches of the United States and Canada from feeder-favorite goldfinches to Red Crossbill tribes, ... Read more
*Note the evening meeting time! Northern Saw-whet Owl by Jessica Shahan It’s time for another fun evening with owls! Join the banding crew at Rushton Woods Preserve as they work to catch and band Northern Saw-whet Owls, to help researchers discover more about their amazing annual movements and unique nocturnal adaptations. 911 Delchester Road, Newtown ... Read more
Palm Warbler (Yellow) by Carolyn Holland Explore this under-birded park to see what species we might find! Anson B. Nixon park (www.ansonbnixonpark.org) is an attractive 100 acre site owned by the Kennett Area Park Authority. It contains two small lakes and a mix of woodland and dense forest with creeks. It is free to enter, ... Read more
View for the Big Sit by Declan O'Neil Join the Big Sit! A “big sit” is a unique birding event where as many birds as possible are counted from one stationary location. Providing a scenic view of the Brandywine Valley, the large hill at First State National Historical Park is an ideal big-sitting spot! Our ... Read more
***This event is filled*** Northern Saw-whet Owl courtesy of Rushton Woods Preserve By special request, owl banding for adults! Join the banding crew at Rushton Woods Preserve as they work to catch and band Northern Saw-whet Owls, to help researchers discover more about their amazing annual movements and unique nocturnal adaptations. This trip will be ... Read more
Common Loon by Michael Moore Join Anthony and Chris for 3 brisk birding adventures at the Indian River Inlet this winter! November 16, 2024 – 8am until 12pmFebruary 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 ... Read more
Blue-winged Teal by Michael Moore This trip is all about waterfowl! Join us to explore the diversity of duck and goose species that move into the Mid-Atlantic region for the winter each year. We’ll be bringing scopes to make sure we get great looks, so don’t miss out! *Annual Duck Stamp or Daily Pass required ... Read more
Bald Eagle by Carolyn Holland Explore Delaware's Premier Urban Wildlife Refuge! End the week on a positive note with a leisurely walk at the Russell W. Peterson Refuge. These walks will begin roughly 2 hours before sunset, allowing opportunity to check out roosting waterfowl, shorebirds, rails, wrens and blackbirds. Crepuscular sightings of muskrat, beaver and ... Read more
DUE TO BAD WEATHER THIS TALK WILL BE PRESENTED ON ZOOM ONLY. SEE BELOW. Join DOS Member Holly Merker and current DOS President Joe Francis for a conversation about birding’s impact on health and well-being. In relating personal experiences as well as the latest insights from the scientific literature, they will touch on ways to ... Read more
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
The December member meeting will feature several short talks by DOS members on activities managed, coordinated and implemented by DOS members and partner organizations. The talks will generally be 10-15 minute overviews of activities implemented over the past year. Birds on the move! Tracking migration using the Motus network. Ian StewartThe Motus tracking system is ... 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
