Oliver spent this past summer working for Maine Breeding Bird Atlas; his work with them involved surveying remote and difficult-to-access regions of the state and focusing on finding scarce and declining species. This presentation will take us to the world of dedicated “Atlasing” and introduce us to the wonderful cast of species nesting in the ... Read more
Join Anthony Gonzon and Chris Bennett for 3 brisk birding adventures at the Indian River Inlet this winter! Sea Watch I - November 14 (Sunday) 8:00 AM until 12:00 PM Sea Watch II - January 23 (Sunday) 8:00 AM until 12:00 PM Sea Watch III - March 13 (Sunday) 8:00 AM until 12:00 PM To ... Read more
Adventures birding and guiding in the Antarctic. The meeting is held online via Zoom software. Members will receive an email with Zoom login info prior to the meeting. If you are not a member and would like to attend, please use the button below to request login info which is available a few days before ... Read more
Delaware Waterfowl, Who's Back? Sunday March 27, 2022 This trip with Anthony Gonzon will focus on finding and identifying as many waterfowl species as can be found in Delaware. Participants should anticipate stops at waterfowl hotspots such as Augustine WA, Bombay Hook NWR, Little Creek WA, Ted Harvey CA, Cape Henlopen SP, and Delaware Seashore ... Read more
Jason will present about the research and education programs carried out by Rio Grande Bird Research and how these projects support the conservation of New Mexico’s unique avifauna Jason grew up in the mountains of central New Mexico where he spent his childhood exploring and enjoying nature. His fascination with birds started when his mother ... Read more
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. Andy Ednie - [email protected] *All participants must be vaccinated to attend per request of the ... Read more
The traditional DOS Mother's Day walk Come spend Mother's Day at beautiful White Clay Creek State Park looking for local breeding birds and late migrants still passing through. Offered during the DE Bird-A-Thon (DBAT) Judy Montgomery - [email protected] Meet at the Chambers House Nature Center off of Hopkins Road in Newark; State Park Fee/Pass required
Bayshore Shorebirds We will scan the harbor for birds near high tide and then head south to Slaughter Beach and Prime Hook Beach Road in search of migratory shorebirds and other coastal water birds. Chris Bennett - [email protected] Meet at the DuPont Nature Center in Mispillion Harbor
This talk was originally scheduled for 18 May and then was rescheduled for 25 May but had to be cancelled again due to ongoing health problems with the speaker. The talk will be rescheduled for next fall. Patricia Gonzalez is a field ornithologist from Argentina who studies migration of Red Knots throughout the Americas. She ... Read more
See Boblinks up close! Fair Hill NRMA nearby in Maryland boasts breeding Bobolinks, Grasshopper Sparrows, and Savannah Sparrows, all within easy view from numerous groomed trails throughout their grassland habitats. Excellent photographic opportunities within a short walk of the parking area where we'll meet. Much of the time will be spent enjoying the Bobolinks and ... Read more
This trip is canceled due to the leader no longer being available. Breeding specialties of southern Delaware We will walk the 2.6 mile pondside trail in search of summer nesting birds including Prothonotary, Yellow-throated and Kentucky warbler, Summer and Scarlet Tanager, Yellow-billed Cuckoo and other breeding birds of Delaware's coastal plain forests. Chris Bennett - ... Read more
The DOS picnic will be hosted by Delaware Wildlands on their Roberts Farm property. 315 Taylor's Bridge Rd, Townsend, DE. The picnic will start at 2:00 PM and will feature awards presentation, Bird-a-thon Summary and opportunity for bird walks, including to the Fortner Farm which was purchased with last years Bird-a-thon funs.
