[DVOC] Weekly Digest - Number 08-51 - 12/14/08

Sun Dec 14 13:10:23 PST 2008

The Delaware Valley Ornithological Club  (DVOC) Weekly Digest 

Upcoming Meeting

This Thursday December 18th 7:30 pm at the Academy of Natural Sciences

Program - Annual DVOC Slide Contest

(The window for the submission of slides is now closed. No additional slides
will be accepted at the meeting)

There has been an overwhelming response to the DVOC Slide Contest. We have
accumulated a stunning array of photographs. Come and see the slides, and
relive the experience with the photographers.

Prizes will be awarded in four categories: Birds, Natural History (non-avian
fauna and flora), Scenery, and Birders.

The camaraderie should be great. Don't miss this one!

Cassinia On Line - A Major Club Initiative

Beginning at the time of the club's founding in 1890, DVOC has published on
a regular basis a journal of birding in the Delaware Valley area. The first
four volumes were titled "Abstract and Proceedings of the Delaware Valley
Ornithological Club". Beginning with Volume V the name of this publication
became "Cassinia". A total of 70 volumes have been issued. These volumes
contain historically significant information on birding in our area plus a
unique insight into our club. Many members have assembled collections of
Cassinia and several area libraries have sets. But these publications have
not been generally or easily available.

The DVOC is committed to making all volumes available on line. This is not a
project that will be completed in the next couple of weeks or even the next
couple of months. But the project has begun and the club is proud to
announce the posting of 5 volumes on the website. The club will be appealing
to club members for volumes for scanning to fill in some missing volumes in
the archives. More on this later.

The home page of this project is
http://www.dvoc.org/CassiniaOnLine/Index.htm 

>From this page the individual volumes can be accessed. At the present time
the following five volumes are available:
Abstract of Proceedings Volume III 1898-99

Cassinia Volume XXIX 1931-32

Cassinia Volume XXXV 1945

Cassinia Volume 56 1976

Cassinia Volume 65 1992-1993

Club members and other interested parties are encouraged to make use of this
fascinating resource.

More will be posted as time and resources permit.

The DVOC webmaster (webmaster at dvoc.org) welcomes any thoughts or comments on
this project.

2009 DVOC Membership Directory

The club is preparing the 2009 directory and that means it is time for
members to ensure that their contact information is correct. An update
packet will be circulated at this Thursday's meeting for attendees to check
their information. If you are unable to attend and your contact information
has changed in the past year, please send the changes to treasurer at dvoc.org.
The contact information in the directory includes name, address, e-mail
address, home phone, work/daytime phone, and cell phone.

Submit all changes by Friday December 19

Interesting Bird - Looking for Thoughts

Long time club member Marvin Hyett has sent the webmaster two shots of a
loon he took in California. He says " These photos of a loon, taken 7/5/00,
in Bolsa Chica WMA, Calif., are perplexing to me. Especially with the light
hind neck. Any input would be appreciated."

Check out the pictures at http://www.dvoc.org/Misc/2008/HyettPictures.htm

His e-mail address is on the webpage

Christmas Count Season Is Here!

The Christmas Bird Count schedule is now posted on the DVOC website, and
volunteers are needed in many areas.  Contact the compiler to join one of
the many counts in the Delaware Valley region.

http://www.dvoc.org/DelValBirding/CountsCensuses/index.htm 

Request for Christmas Count Results

Please send your Christmas Bird Count reports to either Frank Windfelder or
Debbie Beer, particularly if you are a compiler. These are needed to prepare
a report for the Annual DVOC meeting in January.

Upcoming Field Trips  
January 2 (Friday) - HUDSON SHELF VALLEY CBC PELAGIC

Explore the underwater trench called the Hudson Shelf Valley that extends
from near shore all the way to the Hudson Canyon. Birds of interest seen in
the past include Dovekie, Razorbill, Common Murre, Atlantic Puffin,
Black-legged Kittiwake, Iceland Gull, and Northern Gannet.

The trip sails from Belmar, NJ from 8:00 AM to approx. 4:00 PM

Cost: $115 + $5 CBC Fee (optional)

Leader: Paul Guris

January 10 (Saturday) - PHILADELPHIA MID-WINTER BIRD CENSUS, PENNSYLVANIA
(PMWBC) 

Join the 23rd annual mid-winter census which highlights the incredible
diversity of habitat and species found within our city borders . An average
of 92 species are recorded each year including notable rarities. 

Contact: Keith Russell

Recent Website Enhancements

(12/14/08) Cassinia On Line

(12/14/08) Cassinia Volume XXIX 1931-32

(12/14/08) Cassinia Volume 56 1976

(12/14/08) Abstract of Proceedings Volume III 1898-99

(12/14/08) Cassinia Volume XXXV 1945

(12/14/08) Cassinia Volume 65 1992-1993

(12/13/08) Peggy Fiabane Personal Page (New Member)

(12/12/08) Reporting Banded Birds Conservation Corner

(12/10/08) Delaware Valley RBA

(12/09/08) Raccoon Ridge Field Trip Report

Items Available for Purchase at DVOC Meetings

DVOC Hats - $17 each

DVOC car window stickers - $1 each
"Birders Conservation Handbook: 100 North American Birds at Risk" by Dr.
Jeff Wells - only $25 (limited supply)

"Song of the Blue Ocean" by Dr. Carl Safina - signed by author - A $17 value
now only $12 (limited supply)

Bert Filemyr and/or Jeff Holt will have copies of their book "The Composite
Prints of the Audubon's Birds of America" available at most meetings - $12
each

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Report Your Sightings to the Delaware Valley RBA
The Delaware Valley RBA is posted on Thursday evenings at
<http://www.dvoc.org/RBA/Current/Active/Index.htm>
http://www.dvoc.org/RBA/Current/Active/Index.htm
It is also available at 215 240 7547
Report your sightings to  <mailto:rba at dvoc.com> rba at dvoc.com or 215 240 7547
The general guidelines of what to report are on the Delaware Valley Rare
Bird Alert Page -  <http://www.dvoc.org/RBA/Current/Active/Index.htm>
http://www.dvoc.org/RBA/Current/Active/Index.htm

Merchandise Available!
Both DVOC merchandise and Nikon/DVOC Lagerhead Shrikes merchandise are
available at our on-line store. 
 <http://www.cafepress.com/nikondvoc> http://www.cafepress.com/nikondvoc
 <http://www.cafepress.com/dvoc> http://www.cafepress.com/dvoc

Information on the Club and Club activities are at  <http://www.dvoc.org>
www.dvoc.org

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