*Weather update* This trip is a go!!! We're hoping rain in the forecast will hold off while we're birding & Ian will continue if there is light rain, so bring your raingear! Tennessee Warbler by Carolyn Holland This is the first DOS trip to this under-birded park & we are excited to see what species ... Read more
Wild Turkeys by Michael Moore The Hangman’s Impoundment supports a highly diverse freshwater ecosystem. It is well-vegetated with species such as wild rice and pickerel weed that support wildlife. The impoundment supports a variety of wildlife species including songbirds, Sandhill cranes, turkeys, mink, muskrats, and waterfowl. DWL is involved in a multi-institution research project for ... Read more
Join us as we talk to one of the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC)’s avian biologists, Jordan Brown. This presentation will review some of the many research projects being conducted by the Division of Fish & Wildlife, specifically with birds of prey. Ms. Brown will discuss opportunities for members of the ... Read more
Leatherberry Flats by Chris Bennett Herons and egrets, shorebirds, songbirds & more at Bombay Hook! Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge is one of the premier birding sites in the eastern United States and it's a short trip from anywhere in the state of Delaware. Early fall is a great time to search the refuge for ... Read more
Rusty Blackbird by Michael Moore Explore Delaware's Premier Urban Wildlife Refuge! Birding is a great hobby, but not everyone enjoys waking up before dawn on a weekend. If you prefer to sleep in, this is the trip for you! Join Joe Francis and friends at Delaware‘s Premier Urban Wildlife Refuge to explore the tidal wetlands ... Read more
Italy surprises and delights you, whether you’re a serious observer or a casual birdwatcher. The old rumor, “Nothing to see but House Sparrows,” is completely wrong, and more and more visiting birders are having their eyes opened to the more than 550 species that call the peninsula home, from waterfowl to songbirds. Italy preserves a wide ... 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
Join Anthony Gonzon and Chris Bennett for 3 brisk birding adventures at the Indian River Inlet this winter! November 19, 2023 – 8am until 12pmJanuary 21, 2024 – 8am until 12pmMarch 17, 2024 – 8am until 12pm To be enjoyed at the Southside Day Use Area (parking lot on the south side of Indian River ... Read more
Ruddy Ducks 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
White-throated Sparrow by Carolyn Holland Join us for the 124th 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
Joe will take us on a tour of the Galapagos Islands and all its magical and unique creatures. The next best thing to going there. Joe Sebastiani is well known to DOS members as a DOS Fellow and Past President. He is also the lead eBird reviewer for Delaware. Joe grew up in Kennett Square, ... Read more
Join host Jim White and other Christmas Count compilers for a recap of all the exciting discoveries during the 2022-2023 Christmas Counts. Each compiler will summarize the highlights of their count and discuss recent trends in bird populations. This event will be held at Ashland Nature Center.
