A citizen science project in the early 1990s identified the Delaware Bayshore marsh hummocks and barrier islands as an important stopover region for migratory songbirds. No further study of songbird stopover ecology has taken place along the Delaware Bayshore. In 2020, the Heckscher Lab at Delaware State University initiated a two-year pilot study to further ... Read more
The traditional DOS December meeting in which DOS members make short presentations. Ian Stewart, of Newark, DE, longtime DOS member and former DOS Council member will be joining us to discuss some of our most charismatic—and also toughest—winter visitors: kinglets. Jessica Shahan, of Newark, DE has been a DOS member for eight years and currently ... Read more
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! Sally O'Byrne - [email protected] Meet at the Blue Ball Barn near traffic circle on Rt 141. Blue Ball Barn, 1914 W Park Dr, Wilmington, DE 19803
Join host Jim White and other Christmas Count compilers for a recap of all the exciting discoveries during the 2021-2022 Christmas Counts. Each compiler will summarize the highlights of their count and discuss recent trends in bird populations. The meeting is held online via Zoom software. Members will receive an email with Zoom login info ... 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
Register now for Jim's Owl Prowl! Sunday Feb 13, start time 8 AM, location to be determined - Owl Walk with Jim White Full day search in various locations for as many species of owls as possible, and other raptors along the way! Bring snacks, lunch etc, although there is typically a stop around lunchtime ... Read more
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
