From fwindfelder at yahoo.com Tue Sep 1 06:14:50 2009 From: fwindfelder at yahoo.com (Frank Windfelder) Date: Tue, 1 Sep 2009 06:14:50 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [DVOC] DVOC is at Tinicum this Thursday Message-ID: <762076.4773.qm@web84005.mail.mud.yahoo.com> DVOC is meeting at the John Heinz NWR at Tinicum this Thursday evening at 7:30 PM. Bring a friend! Three Short Presentations, & other stuff too! Aaron Reichlin, DVOC-sponsored intern at the Academy of Natural Sciences, will tell us about his experiences there this summer. Judith Keller, "Prevalence of Campylobacter in Wild Bird Populations" Bert Filemyr, "Spring Birding in Minnesota/North Dakota" See you there! Frank Frank Windfelder fwindfelder at yahoo.com vzet468f at verizon.net windfelder at hotmail.com (215)673-0240 (home) (215)673-2034 (fax) (267)251-1141 (cell) From afilemyr at comcast.net Sun Sep 6 21:02:55 2009 From: afilemyr at comcast.net (Bert Filemyr) Date: Mon, 7 Sep 2009 00:02:55 -0400 Subject: [DVOC] Weekly Digest - Number 09-35 - 9/6/09 Message-ID: The Delaware Valley Ornithological Club (DVOC) Weekly Digest Upcoming Meeting Thursday September 17, 7:30 pm at the Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia PA Program - Rich Hoyer, "Beyond Just Birds: Putting It All Together" While leading birding tours to such places as Jamaica, Mexico, Costa Rica, Bolivia, Brazil, and the Galapagos, Rich has found it impossible to ignore the amazing diversity of natural history; his post tour lists include all the reptiles, mammals and butterflies seen, and he is known for his breadth of knowledge of all things living. Beginning with a "Butterflies & Birds" tour with Jim Brock in Southeastern Arizona in 1999, Rich ran tours with Jim to the Gomez Faraas area of northeastern Mexico, Costa Rica, and Cristalino Jungle Lodge in Brazil. In 2006 he co-led the first Birds and Shakespeare tour to Ashland's Oregon Shakespeare Festival and in 2007 he co-led a Birds and Plants tour to Bolivia. This presentation will offer pictorial highlights to show the varied natural history and mix of interests that Rich brings to all his tours. Upcoming Field Trips September 8 (Tuesday) - "CONFUSING FALL BIRDERS" at HIGBEE BEACH WMA, NJ Spend a morning birding the fields and forest edges looking for songbird migrants. We will sort through the fall plumages of the (hopefully) numerous migrants at this Fall hotspot. With luck we will get to see a huge fallout of birds, but there should be plenty to see regardless at this time of year. Emphasis will be on sorting out "confusing fall warblers". The warblers are not confused, we are. They know who they are, but we are the ones confused (sometimes anyway). Meet at the main lot at Higbee Beach WMA (the one at the end of the road) Cape May Point NJ at 7:30 AM This DVOC trip is free to members and non-members. Leader: Mike Fritz Click Here for reports from previous years September 12 (Saturday) - FORT WASHINGTON STATE PARK, FLOURTOWN DAY USE AREA, MILL ROAD, FLOURTOWN, PA For fall migrants. This is a joint DVOC / Wyncote Audubon Society field trip and is free to members and non-members. Meet 8 AM. Trip Leader: Jane Henderson >From the September 3rd Meeting Minnesota/North Dakota Birding - http://www.thefilemyrs.com/Birding/NorthCentral2009/default.htm Floodwood Minnesota Catfish Festival (Home of the Cow Pie Drop Contest - http://floodwood.govoffice.com/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC &SEC={0AEE4BEB-5D0B-492E-86B0-C4F9E617F996} A Date to Mark - Thursday November 19th Annual Banquet The Banquet Committee has released details of the Annual Banquet! Complete information is at http://www.dvoc.org/Banquet/Banquet.htm The reservation form is available at http://www.dvoc.org/Banquet/Banquet2009.pdf Join fellow club members and guests for this always enjoyable event! This year's speaker is Rick Wright - formerly of ABA, and now the Executive Director of Wings "The Most Beautiful of the Whole Beautiful Lot: Wood Warblers of the American Southwest" Interesting Link http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/earth/hi/earth_news/newsid_8232000/8232337. stm - submitted by Colin Campbell Items Available for Purchase at DVOC Meetings DVOC Hats - $17 each (or $20 by mail) 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 is on Facebook. Check out http://www.facebook.com/pages/DVOC-The-Delaware-Valley-Ornithological-Club/4 9975018421 The DVOC has a discount program for Birds of North America Online. Check out http://www.dvoc.org/Membership/DVOC_BNA.htm 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 It is also available at 215 240 7547 Report your sightings to 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 Merchandise Available! 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URL: From fwindfelder at yahoo.com Thu Sep 10 12:50:29 2009 From: fwindfelder at yahoo.com (Frank Windfelder) Date: Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:50:29 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [DVOC] Enter the DVOC Slide Contest !! Message-ID: <416971.51679.qm@web84008.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Announcement: Annual DVOC Slide Contest, December 3rd, 2009 Format: Digital only Well, summer is over and I'm sure many of you have taken some great trips and shot some wonderful photos. Will you win the DVOC slide contest? Prizes will be awarded in four categories: Birds, Natural History (non-avian fauna & flora), Scenery, and Birders. Entries must be submitted in advance to me. You can submit a maximum of 5 shots in the Birds and Natural History Categories, and a maximum of 3 shots in Scenery and Birders. N.B. A picture of a flower is Natural History. A panoramic view or funny sign is Scenery. Put these on a CD and either email them, snail mail them, or hand them to me at a DVOC meeting - Frank My address: Frank Windfelder 9233 Convent Avenue Philadelphia,PA 19114 Frank Windfelder fwindfelder at yahoo.com vzet468f at verizon.net windfelder at hotmail.com (215)673-0240 (home) (215)673-2034 (fax) (267)251-1141 (cell) From afilemyr at comcast.net Sat Sep 12 06:17:42 2009 From: afilemyr at comcast.net (Bert Filemyr) Date: Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:17:42 -0400 Subject: [DVOC] Weekly Digest - Number 09-36 - 9/12/09 Message-ID: The Delaware Valley Ornithological Club (DVOC) Weekly Digest Upcoming Meeting This Thursday September 17, 7:30 pm at the Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia PA Program - Rich Hoyer, "Beyond Just Birds: Putting It All Together" While leading birding tours to such places as Jamaica, Mexico, Costa Rica, Bolivia, Brazil, and the Galapagos, Rich has found it impossible to ignore the amazing diversity of natural history; his post tour lists include all the reptiles, mammals and butterflies seen, and he is known for his breadth of knowledge of all things living. Beginning with a "Butterflies & Birds" tour with Jim Brock in Southeastern Arizona in 1999, Rich ran tours with Jim to the Gomez Faraas area of northeastern Mexico, Costa Rica, and Cristalino Jungle Lodge in Brazil. In 2006 he co-led the first Birds and Shakespeare tour to Ashland's Oregon Shakespeare Festival and in 2007 he co-led a Birds and Plants tour to Bolivia. This presentation will offer pictorial highlights to show the varied natural history and mix of interests that Rich brings to all his tours. There will be no Ornithological Study this meeting. Upcoming Field Trip September 14 (Monday) - Manayunk Swift Roost - Philadelphia, PA In autumn migration, huge numbers of Chimney Swifts roost in chimneys of certain schools in the Roxborough/Manayunk area. The best site this year seems to be the chimney of John Story Jenks School at 8310 Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia (Germantown and Southampton Avenues in Chestnut Hill). The birds have been going down the chimney just before dark, so people should get there around 6:45 PM when the birds begin to gather. There is some street parking behind the school, as well as a parking lot (free in the evening) next to the Verizon building across Germantown Avenue from the school. Swifts can be viewed from the rear of the school playground or from across Germantown Avenue near Southampton. Jane will be in the playground. This is a joint DVOC / Wyncote Audubon Society field trip and is free to members and non-members Leader: Jane Henderson Check the club website for directions. Annual DVOC Slide Contest, December 3rd, 2009 Format: Digital only Deadline: Friday, November 20th Will you win the DVOC slide contest? Prizes will be awarded in four categories: Birds, Natural History (non-avian fauna and flora), Scenery, and Birders. Entries must be submitted in advance to Frank Windfelder. You can submit a maximum of 5 shots in the Birds and Natural History Categories, and a maximum of 3 shots in Scenery and Birders. Put these on a CD and either email them, snail mail them, or hand them to Frank at a DVOC meeting. DVOC's Annual Awards - Time for Nominations One of the highlights of the annual banquet (November 19th) is the presentation of DVOC's three annual awards - the Witmer Stone Award, the Julian Potter Award, and the Conservation Award. Further information on these awards and a list of past recipients is available at http://www.dvoc.org/Awards/Awards.htm Simply put, the Stone Award is for published material, the Potter Award is for field work, and the Conservation Award is for conservation Now is the time to get nominations to the appropriate committee chairpersons. (Stone - Colin Campbell, Potter - Jeff Holt, Conservation - Debbie Beer) A Date to Mark - Thursday November 19th Annual Banquet The Banquet Committee has released details of the Annual Banquet! Complete information is at http://www.dvoc.org/Banquet/Banquet.htm The reservation form is available at http://www.dvoc.org/Banquet/Banquet2009.pdf Join fellow club members and guests for this always enjoyable event! This year's speaker is Rick Wright - formerly of ABA, and now the Executive Director of Wings "The Most Beautiful of the Whole Beautiful Lot: Wood Warblers of the American Southwest" Items Available for Purchase at DVOC Meetings DVOC Hats - $17 each (or $20 by mail) 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 is on Facebook. Check out http://www.facebook.com/pages/DVOC-The-Delaware-Valley-Ornithological-Club/4 9975018421 The DVOC has a discount program for Birds of North America Online. Check out http://www.dvoc.org/Membership/DVOC_BNA.htm 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 It is also available at 215 240 7547 Report your sightings to 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 Merchandise Available! 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URL: From fwindfelder at yahoo.com Mon Sep 14 11:23:03 2009 From: fwindfelder at yahoo.com (Frank Windfelder) Date: Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:23:03 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [DVOC] Rich Hoyer speaks at DVOC this Thursday Message-ID: <483753.47389.qm@web84008.mail.mud.yahoo.com> This Thursday September 17, 7:30 pm at the Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia PA Yes, we're back at the Academy, now that summer is over. We have a great presentation lined up, listed below. Bring a guest. Also, we'll be using a new venue. We're in the Dino Classroom, which has been described as being behind Dinosaur Hall, kind of around the back of the auditorium. The Auditorium has a Town Meeting, Commons is a temporary gift shop, and Bird Hall has no air conditioning, ergo the change. Program - Rich Hoyer, "Beyond Just Birds: Putting It All Together" While leading birding tours to such places as Jamaica, Mexico, Costa Rica, Bolivia, Brazil, and the Galapagos, Rich has found it impossible to ignore the amazing diversity of natural history; his post tour lists include all the reptiles, mammals and butterflies seen, and he is known for his breadth of knowledge of all things living. Beginning with a "Butterflies & Birds" tour with Jim Brock in Southeastern Arizona in 1999, Rich ran tours with Jim to the Gomez Faraas area of northeastern Mexico, Costa Rica, and Cristalino Jungle Lodge in Brazil. In 2006 he co-led the first Birds and Shakespeare tour to Ashland's Oregon Shakespeare Festival and in 2007 he co-led a Birds and Plants tour to Bolivia. This presentation will offer pictorial highlights to show the varied natural history and mix of interests that Rich brings to all his tours. There will be no Ornithological Study this meeting. See you there Frank Frank Windfelder fwindfelder at yahoo.com vzet468f at verizon.net windfelder at hotmail.com (215)673-0240 (home) (215)673-2034 (fax) (267)251-1141 (cell) From afilemyr at comcast.net Mon Sep 14 13:02:13 2009 From: afilemyr at comcast.net (Bert Filemyr) Date: Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:02:13 -0400 Subject: [DVOC] Rare Bird Alert - European Golden Plover - Delaware Message-ID: A bird identified as an European Golden Plover was seen today at Wick's Potato Farm along Route 9 in Delaware. Further information and updates are at http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/DEBD.html << Bert Filemyr >> Treasurer Webmaster ---------------------------------------------------------- www.DVOC.org ---------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------- You are being sent this message because you are subscribed to the DVOC E-mail list. 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This year's speaker is Rick Wright - formerly of ABA, and now the Executive Director of Wings "The Most Beautiful of the Whole Beautiful Lot: Wood Warblers of the American Southwest" >From the 9/17 Meeting http://www.bugguide.net http://www.neotropicalbutterflies.com http://www.eol.org/ http://www.whatsthatbug.com/ The Upper Main Line Honors the DVOC On Saturday, Sept. 19, the Upper Main Line YMCA hosted the Environmental Stewardship Festival. Part of the day's festivities was a 1:30 PM ceremony celebrating the 10th anniversary of the YMCA's Environmental Education Center. During this ceremony, State Representative Duane Milne highlighted the ten individuals that made the first ten years of the YMCA's Environmental Education Center possible. One of the ten to be honored was the DVOC and Chris Walters in particular, for all the help, insight, and mentoring the Club has provided the YMCA's youth birders. In addition to Chris the YMCA thanked Paul Guris, Anita Guris, Frank Windfelder, Bert Filemyr, and Eric Pilotte for all of their efforts working with the YMCA kids! NB4NB Grants The DVOC ongoing youth birding initiative New Bins For New Birders (NB4NB) is pleased to announce two grants. Both the PA Youth Birders and The Milton Hersey School Environmental Education program received 8 pairs of Nikon binoculars for use by youth birders. The DVOC thanks all those who have supported this program over the years and in particular Nikon Sport Optics. For further information: http://www.dvoc.org/NB4NB/Default.htm Interesting Link http://www.bangordailynews.com/detail/120878.html - submitted by Martin Dellwo Upcoming Meeting This Thursday October 1, 7:30 pm at the Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia PA Program - Pete Dunne, "The Best (and Worst) of the World Series of Birding" Enough people have died now that the stories can finally be told. Stories like "Why Jaguar, BMW and Mercedes Benz no longer support the WSB." "The Ballad of "John, his Lady of the Night, and the Side Swiped Cadillac." "Birding Becomes Electric" and more. Join DVOC Member and Cape May Bird Observatory Director Pete Dunne as he spins some of his favorite recollections of the event he founded. Ornithological Study - "Mistaken Identity" - Frank Windfelder Upcoming Field Trips October 10 (Saturday) - SHARP-TAILED SPARROWS AT TUCKERTON MARSHES, NEW JERSEY We should get great looks at Salt Marsh Sharp-tail's as well as being able to compare all races of Nelson's. A walk along 7 bridges road will add additional species. We have gotten Clay-colored Sparrow in several years. Bring high boots or wellies. Pack a lunch if you will follow us to Brigantine afterwards. Meet at the end of 7 Bridges Road at 7:30 sharp! This DVOC trip is free to members and non-members. Leader: Frank Windfelder (267-251-1141) October 11 (Sunday) - Photography Field Trip: NORRISTOWN FARM PARK, PA New in 2009 This field trip will focus on photographing fall migrants and resident species at Norristown Farm Park in Montgomery County, PA. We won't necessarily look for any specific species, but will try to find wildlife engaging in interesting behaviors close enough to allow us to compose some good photographs. In 2008, the Farm Park was an excellent place to find Vesper Sparrow at this time of year, and we will hope to shoot some photos of American Pipits, White-crowned Sparrows, Savannah Sparrows and more. Though the park is minutes from urbanized Norristown, it attracts a fair number of field birds due to the absence of appropriate habitat in the surrounding area. As such, the farm park can be full of surprises. 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. The trip will last half a day. This DVOC trip is free to members and non-members. Meeting Time: 7:00AM Meeting Place: Main Visitor Lot, the parking lot across from the Milk House & Dairy Barn, which is off Upper Farm Rd. Leader: Steve Kacir Annual DVOC Slide Contest, December 3rd, 2009 Format: Digital only Deadline: Friday, November 20th Will you win the DVOC slide contest? Prizes will be awarded in four categories: Birds, Natural History (non-avian fauna and flora), Scenery, and Birders. Entries must be submitted in advance to Frank Windfelder. You can submit a maximum of 5 shots in the Birds and Natural History Categories, and a maximum of 3 shots in Scenery and Birders. Put these on a CD and either email them, snail mail them, or hand them to Frank at a DVOC meeting. DVOC's Annual Awards - Time for Nominations One of the highlights of the annual banquet (November 19th) is the presentation of DVOC's three annual awards - the Witmer Stone Award, the Julian Potter Award, and the Conservation Award. Further information on these awards and a list of past recipients is available at http://www.dvoc.org/Awards/Awards.htm Simply put, the Stone Award is for published material, the Potter Award is for field work, and the Conservation Award is for conservation Now is the time to get nominations to the appropriate committee chairpersons. (Stone - Colin Campbell, Potter - Jeff Holt, Conservation - Debbie Beer) Items Available for Purchase at DVOC Meetings DVOC Hats - $17 each (or $20 by mail) 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 is on Facebook. Check out http://www.facebook.com/pages/DVOC-The-Delaware-Valley-Ornithological-Club/4 9975018421 The DVOC has a discount program for Birds of North America Online. Check out http://www.dvoc.org/Membership/DVOC_BNA.htm 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 It is also available at 215 240 7547 Report your sightings to 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 Merchandise Available! 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URL: From afilemyr at comcast.net Sun Sep 27 11:33:51 2009 From: afilemyr at comcast.net (Bert Filemyr) Date: Sun, 27 Sep 2009 14:33:51 -0400 Subject: [DVOC] Weekly Digest - Number 09-38 - 9/27/09 Message-ID: The Delaware Valley Ornithological Club (DVOC) Weekly Digest Upcoming Meeting This Thursday October 1, 7:30 pm at the Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia PA Program - Pete Dunne, "The Best (and Worst) of the World Series of Birding" Enough people have died now that the stories can finally be told. Stories like "Why Jaguar, BMW and Mercedes Benz no longer support the WSB." "The Ballad of "John, his Lady of the Night, and the Side Swiped Cadillac." "Birding Becomes Electric" and more. Join DVOC Member and Cape May Bird Observatory Director Pete Dunne as he spins some of his favorite recollections of the event he founded. Ornithological Study - "Mistaken Identity" - Frank Windfelder Now is the Time to Send in Your Reservation! Annual Banquet - Thursday November 19th The Banquet Committee has released details of the Annual Banquet! Complete information is at http://www.dvoc.org/Banquet/Banquet.htm The reservation form is available at http://www.dvoc.org/Banquet/Banquet2009.pdf Join fellow club members and guests for this always enjoyable event! This year's speaker is Rick Wright - formerly of ABA, and now the Executive Director of Wings "The Most Beautiful of the Whole Beautiful Lot: Wood Warblers of the American Southwest" Annual Banquet Member Photo Review - Again This Year! Send your photos of DVOC members for our Annual Banquet! It was fun last year, let's do it again! A member photo slide show will run continuously during cocktail hour before dinner. Send photos of DVOC members taken this year. Any photo of you or other DVOC members taken while at a birding location this year (i.e. since last year's banquet) is welcomed. Did you take a birding trip with other DVOC members? Did someone take your picture as you birded your backyard? Were you photographed while birding during a family vacation? Are you a distant or local DVOC member who just cannot get to this year's banquet? We want to see you represented too! Send a photo or two of yourself and/or other DVOC members "in action." Pictures of people (at least one DVOC member should be in each photo), not birds. Simply send photos as an e-mail attachment to membership at dvoc.org. Include in your message the location of the shot and who is depicted. Come and enjoy viewing the photos during the social hour prior to the start of dinner. The more pictures, the more fun! Dues! Beginning in 2010, the annual DVOC dues will be $35. And the current life membership cost of $375 will become $525. The life membership cost is always the 15 times the yearly rate. But there is still an opportunity to become a life member at the present rate. If you have already paid your 2009 dues ($25), an additional $100 paid now will lock in the current life membership rate for you. Then in 2010 you will pay $125. Followed by $125 in 2011. Then you will never pay DVOC dues again! This is super deal that will save you considerable money over the long run! Contact the Treasurer, Bert Filemyr, if you have any questions. http://www.dvoc.org/Personnel/Filemyr.htm Your check, made out to DVOC, can be sent to Bert Filemyr or given to him at any meeting up to the end of 2009 Bird Conservation Alliance Meeting November 12, 2009 - 9:30 am to 5:00 pm U.S. Capitol Visitors Center, Washington, D.C. DVOC is a organization member of BIRD CONSERVATION ALLIANCE (BCA), and as such, DVOC members are invited to attend the following meeting: Meeting theme: "Reversing the Decline of Neotropical Migratory Bird Species and Protecting their Habitats." The meeting will feature several keynotes: Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa Jackson have been invited to speak, along with congressional champions Senator Ben Cardin, and Representatives Ron Kind and Frank Kratovil. We are working on arranging a private tour of the Capitol following the meeting for BCA members. Panels include "Strategies to Address the Decline of Neotropical Migrant Species," "Reducing Threats to Migratory Birds," "Legislative and Administration Opportunities to Conserve Migratory Birds," and "Joint Ventures and other Partnerships Benefiting Migratory Birds." Each panel will be followed by questions and discussion. To register for the meeting, visit: http://www.abcbirds.org/membership/BCA_1109_reg.html Phil Witmer, DVOC Conservation Committee member, will be attending this BCA meeting. DVOC members, if you'd like to attend, contact Phil: http://www.dvoc.org/Personnel/Witmer.htm 610-446-2618 (home) 610-256-2786 (cell) NB4NB Grants The DVOC ongoing youth birding initiative New Bins For New Birders (NB4NB) is pleased to announce two grants. Both the PA Youth Birders and The Milton Hersey School Environmental Education program received 8 pairs of Nikon binoculars for use by youth birders. The DVOC thanks all those who have supported this program over the years and in particular Nikon Sport Optics. For further information: http://www.dvoc.org/NB4NB/Default.htm Upcoming Field Trips October 10 (Saturday) - SHARP-TAILED SPARROWS AT TUCKERTON MARSHES, NEW JERSEY We should get great looks at Salt Marsh Sharp-tail's as well as being able to compare all races of Nelson's. A walk along 7 bridges road will add additional species. We have gotten Clay-colored Sparrow in several years. Bring high boots or wellies. Pack a lunch if you will follow us to Brigantine afterwards. Meet at the end of 7 Bridges Road at 7:30 sharp! This DVOC trip is free to members and non-members. Leader: Frank Windfelder (267-251-1141) http://www.dvoc.org/Personnel/Windfelder.htm October 11 (Sunday) - Photography Field Trip: NORRISTOWN FARM PARK, PA New in 2009 This field trip will focus on photographing fall migrants and resident species at Norristown Farm Park in Montgomery County, PA. We won't necessarily look for any specific species, but will try to find wildlife engaging in interesting behaviors close enough to allow us to compose some good photographs. In 2008, the Farm Park was an excellent place to find Vesper Sparrow at this time of year, and we will hope to shoot some photos of American Pipits, White-crowned Sparrows, Savannah Sparrows and more. Though the park is minutes from urbanized Norristown, it attracts a fair number of field birds due to the absence of appropriate habitat in the surrounding area. As such, the farm park can be full of surprises. 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. The trip will last half a day. This DVOC trip is free to members and non-members. Meeting Time: 7:00AM Meeting Place: Main Visitor Lot, the parking lot across from the Milk House & Dairy Barn, which is off Upper Farm Rd. Leader: Steve Kacir http://www.dvoc.org/Personnel/KacirS.htm FYI - The DVOC Field Trip to Saw-whet Owl Banding on November 7 is now filled, with the maximum number of 15 people signed-up. If you would like to participate in this Field Trip, please send Debbie Beer an email and she will add you to a Waiting List. If there are any cancellations, she will advise right away, contacting people in the order that she received their email. This does happen, so don't hesitate to contact her if interested. http://www.dvoc.org/Personnel/Beer.htm Annual DVOC Slide Contest, December 3rd, 2009 Format: Digital only Submission Deadline: Friday, November 20th Will you win the DVOC slide contest? Prizes will be awarded in four categories: Birds, Natural History (non-avian fauna and flora), Scenery, and Birders. Entries must be submitted in advance to Frank Windfelder. You can submit a maximum of 5 shots in the Birds and Natural History Categories, and a maximum of 3 shots in Scenery and Birders. For each picture, please supply the name and the location. Put these on a CD and either email them, snail mail them, or hand them to Frank Windfelder at a DVOC meeting. http://www.dvoc.org/Personnel/Windfelder.htm DVOC's Annual Awards - Time for Nominations One of the highlights of the annual banquet (November 19th) is the presentation of DVOC's three annual awards - the Witmer Stone Award, the Julian Potter Award, and the Conservation Award. Further information on these awards and a list of past recipients is available at http://www.dvoc.org/Awards/Awards.htm Simply put, the Stone Award is for published material, the Potter Award is for field work, and the Conservation Award is for conservation Now is the time to get nominations to the appropriate committee chairpersons. Witmer Stone Award - Colin Campbell http://www.dvoc.org/Personnel/Campbell.htm Julian Potter Award - Jeff Holt http://www.dvoc.org/Personnel/Holt.htm Conservation Award - Debbie Beer http://www.dvoc.org/Personnel/Beer.htm Looking Ahead - Special Field Trip to Panama for DVOC Members March 9-19, 2011 (Post-tour Darien extension March 19-24, 2011) The guide for this trip, Hernan Arauz, will be giving a talk on Panama to DVOC (and also Wyncote, Bucks Birders and maybe DOS) in May 2010. This a special offer and a private opportunity for DVOC members and members of other Delaware Valley bird clubs. All arrangements are being made by Ancon Expeditions of Panama. There is a fee for this trip which is not set by DVOC. The itinerary http://www.dvoc.org/FieldTrips/FieldTrips2011/Resources/PanamaTripMarch9_19_ 2011.pdf The Darien extension itinerary http://www.dvoc.org/FieldTrips/FieldTrips2011/Resources/DARIEN_EXTENSION%20_ 2.pdf Contact Jane Henderson for further information - http://www.dvoc.org/Personnel/Henderson.htm Recent Website Updates (9/25/09) Stone Harbor Photography Field Trip Report (9/25/09) Bird Conservation Alliance Meeting Conservation Corner (9/24/09) Barrie Ashby Personal Page (New Member) (9/24/09) Georgia Ashby Personal Page (New Member) (9/24/09) Deidre Asbjorn Personal Page (New Member) (9/24/09) Bird Banding Station Conservation Corner (9/24/09) Mountain Top Mining Conservation Corner (9/23/09) Delaware Valley RBA (9/16/09) Delaware Valley RBA (9/14/09) Panama Field Trip Information (9/14/09) Higbee Beach Field Trip Report (9/14/09) Fort Washington Field Trip Report Items Available for Purchase at DVOC Meetings DVOC Hats - $17 each (or $20 by mail) 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 is on Facebook. 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URL: From fwindfelder at yahoo.com Mon Sep 28 12:39:15 2009 From: fwindfelder at yahoo.com (Frank Windfelder) Date: Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:39:15 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [DVOC] Special Opportunity for DVOC - Pete Dunne this Thursday Message-ID: <31935.703.qm@web84006.mail.mud.yahoo.com> 1) Special Opportunity for DVOC Members at Academy of Natural Sciences - Saturday October 3 - 11:00am to 1:45pm The 200th Birthday Party for John Kirk Townsend (October 10, 1809 ? February 6, 1851) This special invitation it extended for up to 20 DVOC members. A new book about the life and times of John Kirk Townsend will be discussed and Dr. Robert Peck will also give a presentation on the broad topics surrounding science and collecting and especially with regards to the the Academy of 1834 and why they sponsored a 24 year old Quaker youth to gather specimens Further information on this special opportunity is on the DVOC website (www.dvoc.org) 2) There is a great DVOC meeting this Thursday, with the legendary Pete Dunne. Bring a guest. Program ? Pete Dunne, "The Best (and Worst) of the World Series of Birding" Enough people have died now that the stories can finally be told. Stories like "Why Jaguar, BMW and Mercedes Benz no longer support the WSB." "The Ballad of "John, his Lady of the Night, and the Side Swiped Cadillac." "Birding Becomes Electric" and more. Join DVOC Member and Cape May Bird Observatory Director Pete Dunne as he spins some of his favorite recollections of the event he founded. Ornithological Study - "Mistaken Identity" - Frank Windfelder See you there, Frank Frank Windfelder fwindfelder at yahoo.com vzet468f at verizon.net windfelder at hotmail.com (215)673-0240 (home) (215)673-2034 (fax) (267)251-1141 (cell)