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<p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:blue'>The Delaware Valley Ornithological Club (DVOC) Weekly Digest </span></strong><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>DVOC
Picnic - Sunday August 3<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Come
join your DVOC friends for an afternoon of fellowship and fun!</span><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Jan
Gordon is hosting the picnic at her wonderful home on Sunday August 3,
2008. Frank Windfelder and Chris Walters are co-chairing the event.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Complete
information is at<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a
href="http://www.dvoc.org/MeetingsPrograms/MeetingsPrograms2008/Picnic2008/Picnic2008.htm">http://www.dvoc.org/MeetingsPrograms/MeetingsPrograms2008/Picnic2008/Picnic2008.htm</a>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>A New
Field Trip </span><o:p></o:p></strong></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>A
new field trip has been added to our already extensive schedule.</span><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>September
19-21 (Friday - Sunday) - Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingman's
Ferry, PA<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>We
will travel up to Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) and arrive for
dinner around 6. There can be a social hour which would require you to BYOB
after dinner. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Birding
will begin on Saturday and we will bird all day. Looking for fall warblers and
even taking a trip over to Sunrise Mountain for observing migrating raptors. We
will have all of our meals at PEEC's new environmentally friendly dining hall.
Sunday will consist of birding all morning then coming back for lunch and
checkout. There is a charge for the event and will be around $90 a person,
which will include 6 meals and two nights lodging on PEEC's campus.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>We
need 10 people to sign up for this trip. Contact trip leader James Maloney (
jimbo24@snipnet.com ) if you are interested.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Upcoming
Meeting </span></strong><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>(Details
and directions at </span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a
href="http://www.dvoc.org/"><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'>www.dvoc.org</span></strong></a></span><strong><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>)</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Thursday
August 7, 2008 - 7:30 pm <br>
<strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Informal Summer Meeting</span></strong><br>
<strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Held at the Palmyra Cove
Nature Park, Palmyra, NJ</span></strong></span></b><strong><span
style='font-weight:normal'> </span></strong><strong><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>(at the base of the Tacony Palmyra
Bridge)</span></strong><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:red'><br>
</span></b><span class=mainsmalltext1><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="http://www.palmyracove.org/"><span
style='font-weight:normal'>Directions to the Meeting</span></a><br>
</span></b></span><span class=mainsmalltext1><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:windowtext'>There will be an informal
6:00 pm dinner gathering at the <a
href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=7349%2BN.%2BCrescent%2BBlvd.%2BPennsauken,%2BPA&sll=39.9574,-75.17097&sspn=0.008059,0.018711&ie=UTF8&ll=39.970033,-75.044539&spn=0.008058,0.018711&z=16&iwloc=addr"><span
style='color:windowtext'>Penn Queen Diner</span></a>, 7349 N. Crescent Blvd.,
Pennsauken, NJ 08110-1517</span></span><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br>
</span></b><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
font-weight:normal'>Short presentations including....</span></strong><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br>
<strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>Elizabeth
Rosenthal, the author of "Birdwatcher: The Life of Roger Tory
Peterson", speaking about her book, plus books for sale and signing.</span></strong><br>
<strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>Vincent
Nichnadowicz, "Banding Penguins in Patagonia"</span></strong><br>
<strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>Hidden
Places of Palmyra - <a href="http://www.dvoc.org/Personnel/Windfelder.htm"><span
style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>Frank Windfelder</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
font-weight:normal'><o:p> </o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>August 7th
Meeting Alert</span><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black;font-weight:normal'>Author Elizabeth Rosenthal who is scheduled to
speak about her book </span></strong><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>"Birdwatcher: The Life of Roger Tory
Peterson" at the August 7th meeting, has an article in the July/August
2008 Birdwatcher's Digest. The article, like her book, is about Roger Tory
Peterson.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Two
Alerts for the September 4th Meeting <o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black;font-weight:normal'>#1 </span></strong><strong><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>The
September 4th informal summer meeting will be held at The Silver Lake Nature
Center in Bristol, PA</span></strong><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black;font-weight:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black;font-weight:normal'>The address is 1306 Bath Rd., Bristol, PA. The web
site is <a href="http://www.silverlakenaturecenter.org/">http://www.silverlakenaturecenter.org/</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black;font-weight:normal'> <o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black;font-weight:normal'>From I-95 go to exit 40 (Bristol Rt.
413). At the end of the ramp, turn left. At second light turn right
onto ford rd. At the T-intersection, turn right onto Bath Rd. At the
first light, Bath rd. turns to the right and the Nature Center is 1/4 mile on left.<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black;font-weight:normal'> <o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black;font-weight:normal'>From PA turnpike go to the last or first exit
in PA Exit 358 and take Rt. 13 south to the second traffic light and turn right
onto Bath Rd. The Building is 3/4 miles on the right.<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black;font-weight:normal'> <o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black;font-weight:normal'>From Rt. 13 travelling to the north, go to the
second light past Rt. 413. You cannot make a left, but must use the jug
handle around the Golden Eagle Diner which will put you on Bath Rd. going in
the correct direction. The Building is 3/4 miles on the right.<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br>
</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>#2 - Vice President and program director Frank Windfelder is
looking for a couple of short presentations for the September 4th informal
meeting. Contact Frank if you are interested.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Upcoming
Field
Trip
</span><o:p></o:p></strong></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>August
9 (Saturday) – Shorebirds at Green Lane Reservoir, Montgomery County, PA <o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
font-weight:normal'>Join Steve Kacir on his Montgomery County Big Year for
shorebirds at Green Lane Reservoir. This is one of the best locations in
eastern PA for shorebirds. This will <o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
font-weight:normal'>probably be a half day trip. However, if any participants
want to continue to bird Montgomery County through the day with me, they will
be welcome. Meeting Time: 7:00am Meeting Place: Church Rd Parking Lot at Green
Lane Reservoir<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
font-weight:normal'>Directions: From the Northeast Extension of I-476, take
Exit 44 for PA 663 towards Quakertown/Pottstown. Take PA 663 South towards
Pottstown. PA 663 starts as John Fries Hwy and becomes Pottstown Ave. Turn
right onto Schoolhouse Rd. Turn left onto Church Rd. Follow Church Rd for less
than a mile. Immediately before the intersection of Church Rd and Hock Rd, turn
left into the <o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
font-weight:normal'>parking area that borders Green Lane Reservoir. If you get
to Kutztown Rd, you have gone too far.<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
font-weight:normal'>Leader: Steve Kacir<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
font-weight:normal'><o:p> </o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Boreal
Songbird Initiative Announcement<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
font-weight:normal'>Check out </span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a
href="http://www.borealbirds.org/blog/?p=102">http://www.borealbirds.org/blog/?p=102</a>
for some good news!<strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
font-weight:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
font-weight:normal'><o:p> </o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Northern
Saw-whet Owl Research Opportunities<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
font-weight:normal'>The following two job listings are from Scott Weidensaul
(via club member Phil Witmer). The work being done by Scott Weidensaul is being
supported by conservation funds raised by the club this year.<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
font-weight:normal'><o:p> </o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Seasonal
technician position for ongoing research on northern saw-whet owl in
Pennsylvania.</span><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Description:
Long-term study (entering its 12th year) examining migration and stopover of
northern saw-whet owls in the Appalachians of southcentral Pennsylvania.
Coordinated by Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art, Millersburg, PA; for more
information see <a href="http://www.nedsmithcenter.org">www.nedsmithcenter.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Primary
responsibility: Radio telemetry study focusing primarily on determining
nighttime activity ranges of owls, as well as some location of daytime roost
sites. Primary study site is Michaux State Forest, PA.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Candidate
must be comfortable working at night in mountainous terrain, alone or with a
small crew of volunteers. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Candidate
will locate and follow owls to determine activity ranges, collect vegetative
and landscape data, and perform data entry, under supervision of project
coordinator. In addition, will work closely with seasonal research intern.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>BS
degree or equivalent experience. Previous telemetry experience required,
although previous raptor tracking experience not necessary. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Good
physical condition required, including normal night-vision and ability to
navigate mountainous terrain in the dark, and under cold conditions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Ability
to work independently essential. Reliable field vehicle required; 4WD a plus
but not required. Good map and GPS skills important as well as good working
knowledge of central Appalachian flora. Bird-banding experience is a plus but
not a requirement.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Employment
dates approx. Sept. 15, 2008 - Jan. 15, 2009 (some flexibility available on
start/end dates). Monthly stipend of $2,250, and up to $2,000 in travel
reimbursement. Send cover letter, resume and references to Ned Smith Center for
Nature and Art, <a href="mailto:nedsmith@epix.net">nedsmith@epix.net</a>, and
include SAW-WHET OWL TECHNICIAN in the subject line. Letters and resumes can be
faxed ATTN: SCOTT WEIDENSAUL to<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>(717)
692-0977.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Applications
accepted through Aug. 22, 2008.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Research
intern position for ongoing study of northern saw-whet owl in Pennsylvania.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Description:
Long-term study (entering its 12th year) examining migration and stopover of
northern saw-whets owls in the Appalachians of southcentral Pennsylvania.
Coordinated by Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art, Millersburg, PA; for more
information see <a href="http://www.nedsmithcenter.org">www.nedsmithcenter.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Intern
sought to assist large, volunteer-based research program conducting banding and
telemetry studies of northern saw-whet owls migrating through central
Pennsylvania. Successful candidate will work with field crews mist-netting,
banding and processing migrant owls; with telemetry crews conducting daytime
surveys of roost locations; and with research technician to conduct nighttime
monitoring of tagged owls to determine activity ranges.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Excellent
opportunity to work with a large volunteer corps with varied natural resource
backgrounds. Banding sites are in Schuylkill, Dauphin and Cumberland counties.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Candidates
must be in good physical condition, comfortable working at night and in the
cold. Housing is not included; reliable vehicle required, but 4WD not
necessary. Stipend of $2,000 plus travel reimbursement up to $1,000.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Dates
approx. Oct. 1-Dec. 31, 2008 (some flexibility available on start/end dates). Send
cover letter, resume and references to Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art, <a
href="mailto:nedsmith@epix.net">nedsmith@epix.net</a>, and include SAW-WHET OWL
INTERN in the subject line. Letters and resumes can be faxed ATTN: SCOTT
WEIDENSAUL to<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>(717)
692-0977.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Applications
accepted through Sept. 5, 2008</span>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Recent
Website Enhancements</span><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>(7/25/08)
February 1987 Larus<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>(7/25/08)
September 1987 Larus<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>(7/24/08)
Delaware Valley RBA<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>(7/21/08)
Meeting Presentation - SE Arizona (8mb)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Items
Available for Purchase at DVOC Meetings</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>DVOC
car window stickers - $1 each<br>
"Birders Conservation Handbook: 100 North American Birds at Risk" by
Dr. Jeff Wells - only $25 (limited supply)</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>"Song
of the Blue Ocean" by Dr. Carl Safina - signed by author - A $17 value now
only $12 (limited supply)</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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____________________________________________________________________________________________________<br>
Report Your Sightings to the Delaware Valley RBA<br>
The Delaware Valley RBA is posted on Thursday evenings at </span><a
href="http://www.dvoc.org/RBA/Current/Active/Index.htm"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>http://www.dvoc.org/RBA/Current/Active/Index.htm</span></a><br>
<span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>It is also
available at 215 240 7547<br>
Report your sightings to </span><a href="mailto:rba@dvoc.com"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>rba@dvoc.com</span></a><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> or 215 240 7547<br>
The general guidelines of what to report are on the Delaware Valley Rare Bird
Alert Page - </span><a href="http://www.dvoc.org/RBA/Current/Active/Index.htm"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>http://www.dvoc.org/RBA/Current/Active/Index.htm</span></a><br>
<span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <br>
Merchandise Available!<br>
Both DVOC merchandise and Nikon/DVOC Lagerhead Shrikes merchandise are
available at our on-line store. <br>
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Information on the Club and Club activities are at </span><a
href="http://www.dvoc.org"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>www.dvoc.org</span></a><br>
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