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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><b><span
style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:blue'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:blue'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>2009
Banquet!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The
banquet was a great success! Anyone who was not in attendance missed a wonderful
evening! All club members thank Bernice Koplin, Joe Koplin and Frank Windfelder
for all their efforts which made the evening such a success.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Congratulations
to the Witmer Stone Award winners Jeff Holt and Bert Filemyr. And to the
Conservation Award winner Arlene Koch. The Julian Potter Award was not
presented this year.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Further
information and pictures are at <a
href="http://www.dvoc.org/Banquet/Banquet2009Report.htm">http://www.dvoc.org/Banquet/Banquet2009Report.htm</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=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>A Display at
the Banquet</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br>
At the banquet on Thursday November 19th, the Witmer Stone Committee displayed
the <b>approved wayside educational signs</b> that will be erected at the Cape
May Point State Park. Funds are still needed to have these signs made add
erected. Checks should be made payable to DVOC and sent to the DVOC
Treasurer (Bert Filemyr). For more information about the project please
go <a href="http://www.dvoc.org/Committees/Stone/StoneCommittee.htm">http://www.dvoc.org/Committees/Stone/StoneCommittee.htm</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><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Interesting
Link<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a
href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/8364778.stm">http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/8364778.stm</a>
- submitted by Colin Campbell<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a
href="http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2009/11/speciation-in-action/?npu=1&mbid=yhp">http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2009/11/speciation-in-action/?npu=1&mbid=yhp</a>
- Andy <tt><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Urquhart</span></tt><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:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Looking
for Screech Owl Boxes<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Club
member Erica Brendel writes "I'm looking for a few Screech Owl boxes, plus
instructions on how to mount them, for an interested friend. I seem to
recall that in the past there were some members of the club that had access to
these, or were making them. Do you know of anyone?"<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>If
you can help out, contact Erica - <a
href="http://www.dvoc.org/Personnel/Brendel.htm">http://www.dvoc.org/Personnel/Brendel.htm</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><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Coordinator
for Annual Meeting refreshments needed.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>For
years, Paul and Anita Guris have been most gracious in making arrangements for
the food and drinks for our Annual Meeting. They have decided that it's time
for someone else to take over. We are deeply grateful for all they have done in
this capacity over the years.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>We
are looking for a volunteer to coordinate this year's refreshments. The date is
Thursday, January 7th. Most of us are familiar with the kind of fare we are
talking about: beer, wine, crackers, snacks, carrots and celery, dips, perhaps
a hot item such as roast beef. Whoever agrees to do this would certainly have
the freedom to be creative. Of course, all expenses will be reimbursed. If
interested, contact Frank Windfelder or Art McMorris.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>We
realize one big barrier to people volunteering is the big unknown of what
exactly you would have to supply. Once a volunteer (or volunteers) steps
forward, Paul and Anita can provide you with a list of everything done for 2007
and 2008, including the what, the quantities, and the side items like napkins,
cups, etc. That should be a good starting point.<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:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Upcoming
Field Trips<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>November
27 (Friday) – HAWK MIGRATION at RACCOON RIDGE , NJ <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>New
in 2009 <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Do
you find yourself with nothing to do on the day after Thanksgiving? Want to get
out and burn off some of that turkey? Or pumpkin pie? Come join us at Raccoon
Ridge for a day of hawk watching. This late in the season usually bring in
Golden Eagles, Goshawks and other late migrants. We will meet at AMC's Mohigan
Lodge near Blairstown, NJ and hike along the Appalachian Trail for about two
miles to Raccoon Ridge. It will be COLD! Dress warmly with many layers. Bring
lunch and a pad to sit on. Meeting time is 8:30 AM. If you are going to attend,
please let me know in advance by email. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>This
DVOC trip is free to members and non-members. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Leader:
Bob Horton <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>November
28 (Saturday) - BRIGANTINE (FORSYTHE NWR), NJ <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Please
meet at the refuge parking lot at 11:30AM.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>We
will explore Forsythe NWR for waterfowl mainly, but whatever else happens to be
around. This refuge is one of the best around for ducks, swans, geese,
sparrows, eagles, etc. and is a great place for beginning birders of any age.
Bring a scope if you have one - but I will have one that the group is welcome
to use, binoculars, field guides - again, I will have several for group use,
lunch, camera, etc.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>We
will end at Mott's Creek to the north of the refuge for (hopefully) Short-eared
Owls.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Be
prepared to buy a hot drink and sit out on the observation platform for 45
minutes or so until past dusk.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Some
birds to study for the trip would be most of the ducks except for Scoters,
Oldsquaw, Harlequin, and Eiders, Horned Grebes, Mute and Tundra Swans, Bald
Eagle, Northern Harrier, Peregrine and Merlin, the sparrows such as Savannah,
Song, Swamp, White-throated, Seaside and Saltmarsh, and Boat-tailed Grackle.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The
trip is weather dependant with a weather day of Sunday, November 29. Same
timing.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>This
DVOC trip is free to members and non-members. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Leader:
Sandra Keller<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:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Upcoming
Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Thursday
December 3, 2009 - Held at the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Photo
Contest (Birds, Birders, Natural History, Scenery) – Bird ID Quiz photos
– then results</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'><br>
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. <br>
Ornithological Study - "A Fly Fisherman's Observations About Some Diving
Ducks" - Howard Eskin<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>2010
Membership Directory (also see below)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The
new directory is being prepared for distribution at the 2010 Annual Members
Meeting. If your contact information has changed in the past year please
contact <a href="mailto:treasurer@dvoc.org">treasurer@dvoc.org</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>2010
Membership Directory - A "Green" Option<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Instead
of receiving the 2010 Membership Directory in a paper version, this year you
can elect to receive it as a *.pdf file. Every little step we take to save
natural resources helps!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>If
you want to receive the electronic version instead of a paper version, please
email the Treasurer - <a href="mailto:treasurer@dvoc.org">treasurer@dvoc.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Recent
Website Updates<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>(11/22/09)
Mark Sinclair Personal Page (New Member)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>(11/20/09)
Delaware Valley RBA<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>(11/20/09)
Banquet Report<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>(11/17/09)
Saw-whet Owl Banding Trip Pictures<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>(11/17/09)
Okehocking Field Trip Report<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>
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<p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Items
Available for Purchase at DVOC Meetings</span></strong><span style='font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>DVOC
Hats - $17 each (or $20 by mail)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<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)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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____________________________________________________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>DVOC is on Facebook. Check out <a
href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/DVOC-The-Delaware-Valley-Ornithological-Club/49975018421">http://www.facebook.com/pages/DVOC-The-Delaware-Valley-Ornithological-Club/49975018421</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>The DVOC has a discount program for Birds of North America Online.
Check out <a href="http://www.dvoc.org/Membership/DVOC_BNA.htm">http://www.dvoc.org/Membership/DVOC_BNA.htm</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Report Your Sightings to the Delaware Valley RBA<br>
The Delaware Valley RBA is posted on Thursday evenings at </span><span
style='font-size:8.0pt'><a
href="http://www.dvoc.org/RBA/Current/Active/Index.htm"><span style='font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>http://www.dvoc.org/RBA/Current/Active/Index.htm</span></a><br>
</span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>It is
also available at 215 240 7547<br>
Report your sightings to </span><span style='font-size:8.0pt'><a
href="mailto:rba@dvoc.com"><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>rba@dvoc.com</span></a></span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;
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><span style='font-size:8.0pt'><a
href="http://www.dvoc.org/RBA/Current/Active/Index.htm"><span style='font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>http://www.dvoc.org/RBA/Current/Active/Index.htm</span></a><br>
</span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;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>
</span><span style='font-size:8.0pt'><a
href="http://www.cafepress.com/nikondvoc"><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>http://www.cafepress.com/nikondvoc</span></a><br>
<a href="http://www.cafepress.com/dvoc"><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>http://www.cafepress.com/dvoc</span></a><br>
</span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <br>
Information on the Club and Club activities are at </span><span
style='font-size:8.0pt'><a href="http://www.dvoc.org"><span style='font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>www.dvoc.org</span></a><br>
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