[DVOC] Weekly Digest - Number 08-010 - 3/2/08

[Bert Filemyr]

The Delaware Valley Ornithological Club  (DVOC) Weekly Digest

  
Upcoming Meeting (Details and directions at  <http://www.dvoc.org/>
www.dvoc.org)
This Thursday March 6, 7:30 pm, at the Academy of Natural Sciences,
Philadelphia PA
Program - Keith L. Bildstein Ph. D., Sarkis Acopian Director of Conservation
Science Acopian Center for Conservation Science, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
"American Kestrel, Studies at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary and Elsewhere" 
The presentation will detail Hawk Mountain's American Kestrel research and
conservation efforts since the 1950s and will offer information on the
species' decline as well as thoughts on why this is occurring.
Ornithological Study - North American Lesser Black-backed Gull Research
Project - Sally Coyne
 
Upcoming Field Trips: (Details and directions at  <http://www.dvoc.org>
www.dvoc.org under "Field Trips") 
(Rescheduled)      March 8 (Saturday) Photography Trip at Barnegat
Lighthouse, Barnegat NJ
This field trip will focus on getting some good photographs of wintering
gulls and waterfowl at Barnegat Light. Almost no effort will be made to find
rarities. We’ll plan to walk the jetty, find cooperative birds and
photograph them. Target birds include Red-throated Loons, Common Loon,
Long-tailed Ducks, Scoters, Purple Sandpipers, Eiders, Snow Buntings and
Ipswich Sparrow -- basically whatever we find. Whether you're new to
photography or a pro, you're welcome on this trip. I will be shooting almost
exclusively with a Digital SLR and 300mm lens. Digiscopers and more
traditional photographers are both welcome, and we'll do our best to find
some subjects for everyone. If interested, contact Steve Kacir and let him
know whether you'll be digiscoping or just using a camera. Some information
about your lens will also help in planning our approach to this trip. In
case of foul weather the trip will be rescheduled.
Field Trip meeting place: Lighthouse Parking Lot
Meeting Time: 8:00am
Leader Steve Kacir
March 16 (Sunday) Barnegat Lighthouse, Barnegat, NJ
A ½ day field trip for NEW MEMBERS and STUDENTS to the best location in
Jersey to see Harlequin Duck and Purple Sandpiper. Common Eider are regular
here and we’ll look for King Eider. An assortment of ducks and loons should
be found in the inlet. The dunes hold “Ipswich” Sparrow and usually Snow
Buntings, and in good years longspurs. Dress warm. Meet at the Lighthouse
parking lot at 9:00AM
Leader: Chris Walters
 
NASA and Merritt Island NWR
Last week former Club President Hart Rufe brought an issue to the attention
of club members. There will be a Conservation Corner on this topic posted on
our website in the near future. Meanwhile Hart has provided another update -
http://www.dvoc.org/Misc/2008/NASAnotice2.pdf
 
DVOC Dues - Second Notice Mailed
DVOC yearly dues were due in January. A second notice has been mailed to
club members who have not paid yet.
 
Items Available for Purchase at DVOC Meetings
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)

DVOC Website Page of the Week
 <http://www.dvoc.org/OrnithStudy/IDBibliography2007.pdf>
http://www.dvoc.org/OrnithStudy/IDBibliography2007.pdf - Frank Windfelder's
ID database

Recent Website Enhancements
Kacir's Montgomery County Big Year
2008 Philadelphia Mid-Winter Census Report 
Red Knot Update Conservation Corner
2007 Conservation Award Conservation Corner
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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. 
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Information on the Club and Club activities are at  <http://www.dvoc.org>
www.dvoc.org
 
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