[DVOC] Weekly Digest - Number 08-11 - 3/9/08

Sun Mar 9 14:19:28 PDT 2008

The Delaware Valley Ornithological Club  (DVOC) Weekly Digest

Rediscovery of the Beck's Petrel
Check this link for information on this exciting find
http://www6.comcast.net/news/articles/science/2008/03/07/Britain.Lost.Bird/

A Golfer, a Golf Ball, and a Red-shouldered Hawk
This past week there was a disturbing event on a golf course during the
taping of a TV show. Pro golfer Tripp Isenhour intentionally drove golf
balls at a Red-shouldered Hawk. He was successful in hitting and killing the
hawk. The golfer now faces criminal charges
Information is available at multiple web locations. Enter "golfer
red-shouldered hawk" in any web search engine for further information.
You can comment on this incident to the Professional Golf Association at
http://www.pgatour.com/member_services/feedback.html

Meeting in Trenton NJ on Red Knot Legislation
On Monday March 10 at 10:00 am there will be a hearing in Trenton, NJ on
pending legislation - "S1331 Imposes moratorium on harvest and possession of
horseshoe crabs".  This hearing will be before the Senate Environment
Committee in Committee Room 10, Third Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ.
Anyone who can make this important hearing is urged to attend. If you are
planning on attending, please send an email to conservation at njaudubon.org.

Field Trip Pictures
The club is always looking for pictures for the website.
(http://www.dvoc.org/Misc/PhotoCredits.htm) The club is blessed with many
excellent photographers. All members are encouraged to send pictures to
webmaster at dvoc.org for use on the website. Several members maintain on-line
accounts where they post their pictures. If you post to an on-line account
please let the webmaster know so a link from the DVOC site can be set up.
Let's share all our great photographs!

DVOC Website Page of the Week
http://www.dvoc.org/DelValBirding/DelValBirders.htm - Delaware Valley
birders on the web.

Upcoming Field Trips: (Details and directions at  <http://www.dvoc.org>
www.dvoc.org under "Field Trips") 
(Rescheduled again)  March 16 (Sunday) 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

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. If you have not paid, prompt attention
to this matter is appreciated.

Upcoming Meeting (Details and directions at  <http://www.dvoc.org/>
www.dvoc.org)
Thursday March 20, 7:30 pm, at the Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia
PA
Program - Jeff Gordon - " iBird: Digital Technology vs. Natural History" 
Many people think that one of the most valuable things about birdwatching is
that it offers a chance to "unwire," to escape from things man-made into a
more natural, authentic state. How does this notion fare in the days of
iPods, laptops, and camera phones? What are the challenges and opportunities
we all face as unprecedented power to collect and share information combines
with increasing usage demands on decreasing natural areas?
While Jeff doesn't pretend to have all the answers to these questions, he
does have a good deal of experience with birds, birders, and digital
doodads. Join him for a conversation about the state of our art.
Ornithological Study - Delaware Breeding Bird Atlas - Anthony Gonzon

Items Available for Purchase at DVOC Meetings
DVOC car window stickers - $1 each
DVOC patches - $1 each (limited supply)
"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)

Recent Website Enhancements
Kacir's Montgomery County Big Year
Ontario Field Trip Report (new pictures)
Summer 1985 Larus
Spring 1989 Larus
Spring 1987 Larus
Minutes of the February 21, 2008 meeting
Josh Robeson Personal Page (new member)
Red Knot Update Conservation Corner
2008 World Series of Birding Conservation Pledge/Donation Form

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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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 <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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