Purple Finch by Carolyn Holland We’re kicking off the new year with a trip to explore the winter resident birds of Delaware! On this trip, we will explore the park’s forests, meadows, and the 200-year-old Tulip Tree Woods as we look for red-breasted nuthatches, dark-eyed juncos, winter wrens, purple finches, and whatever other species are ... Read more
American Tree Sparrow by Michael Moore An opportunity to study many sparrow species! Sparrows are a perennial challenge for beginning and experienced birders alike. Here’s an opportunity to figure out those “LBJs” in comfort and style. To coax these shy creatures out of the brush, we’ll spend time divided into small groups and seated at ... Read more
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 Saturday of each month from September through April, which starts 8 am from the visitor center. The walks will utilize the newly completed Forest Discovery Tree Trail (2.7 miles) and ... Read more
Common Loon by Michael Moore Two more opportunities remain to join Anthony and Chris for brisk birding adventures at the Indian River Inlet this winter! February 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 of Indian ... Read more
Sandy Hook by Andy Ednie Search for rarities in New Jersey! Hard to believe that some of Jersey’s best birding is right in the heart of the megalopolis. The north Jersey coast has the second highest species list in the state (365), only topped by Cape May (375). Winter birding produces Alcids, Gulls, waterfowl, and ... Read more
Hooded Merganser by Michael Moore We’re trying this trip again in 2025 with the hope that snowstorms don’t swoop in and make us have to cancel! Our first Red Knots trip into New Jersey brings special access to Chemours’ Chambers Works site in Penns Grove. Youth birding committee member Scott Northey will show us around ... Read more
Red-tailed Hawk by Carolyn Holland A quest for Raptors in Winter! A full day quest for raptors that may be found in our area during the winter months. We will visit several areas in Delaware and while we will include owls in our search, no tape recordings will be used to call them in. Bring ... Read more
Zoom only. My book RaptorQuest, Chasing’s America’s Raptors is about my journey to find all 53 of the Raptors that call the Lower 48 states home. I found all 53, along with a Bat Falcon, a Steller’s Sea Eagle and an Eurasian Eagle Owl. It is filled with stories about each bird and dozens of color ... 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
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
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.
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
