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 - or sometimes the 3rd - Saturday of each month from September through April, which starts 8 am from the visitor center. The walks will utilize the newly completed Forest ... Read more
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker by Declan O'Neil Join us for a morning walk at Auburn Valley. This scenic park provides great habitat for many overwintering species, from woodpeckers to raptors to sparrows. Bring comfortable hiking shoes and a sense of adventure. Contact Declan at [email protected] if you have any questions about this trip. Meet at the Yorklyn Bridge Trail ... 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
Ring-necked Ducks by Carolyn Holland On this field trip, we will explore all that this fascinating urban wildlife refuge has to offer,including the largest remaining tidal freshwater marsh in Pennsylvania! There is a lot of birddiversity in the refuge, but we’ll be paying particular attention to waterfowl like wood ducks,wigeons, ring-necked ducks, and mergansers. Raptors, ... 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
Eastern Bluebird by Carolyn Holland If you are new to birding or want a refresher on the basics, then this walk is for you! We will learnabout common birds, how to find them, and how to use binoculars to observe them. For currentfamilies, this is a great opportunity to get your bird-curious friends hooked on ... 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.
Eastern Phoebe by Megan Kasprzak At Auburn Valley State Park, we’ll enjoy the spring season with a tour through this uniquely historic landscape and discover how preserving historic features has created diverse habitats for birds of all kinds. If time and weather permit, we may plan for a picnic lunch on the grounds and stop ... Read more
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
Barred Owl by Chris Bennett Note two meeting times & places for this trip! Look for late migrants and nesting birds including barred owls, prothonotary warblers, summer tanager, and many more songbirds. May be buggy, so bring repellant and dress appropriately. A caravan will begin at the Route 299/Route 1 Park and Ride, departing at ... Read more
Chestnut-sided Warbler by Michael Moore It’s time for migration mania! May is the peak time to see warblers, thrushes, flycatchers, vireosand more. On this trip, we will explore the Tri-Valley Trail as it travels along the creek to spot asmany migrating birds as we can find. Previous birding experience is not necessary! We supply loanerbinoculars. ... Read more
