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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'><br>
</span></b><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:blue;font-weight:normal'>(Send any items for inclusion to <a
href="mailto:weeklydigest@dvoc.org"><b>weeklydigest@dvoc.org</b></a> )</span></strong><b><span
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<p class=MsoPlainText><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Consolas'><o:p> </o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>From
the February 4th Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a
href="http://press.princeton.edu/catalogs/birds09.pdf">http://press.princeton.edu/catalogs/birds09.pdf</a>
- Princeton University Press Catalog<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a
href="http://www.dosbirds.org/wilmfalcons">http://www.dosbirds.org/wilmfalcons</a>
- DOS Peregrine Webcam<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<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"'>February
13-15 (Saturday - Monday) – EASTERN ONTARIO <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>A
3 day trip over President’s weekend to look for winter finches, raptors
and owls. In Algonquin we hope for crossbills, redpolls, Pine Grosbeak, Boreal
Chickadee, Gray Jay, Black-backed Woodpecker and Spruce Grouse, while in the
south the woods and fields should hold Saw-whet, Long-eared, Short-eared and
Snowy Owl. If they are around we’ll also search for Boreal, Great Gray
and Hawk Owl. Quality, not quantity! Limited registration. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>This
is a shared expenses trip open to members and non-members. The final cost for
each participant will be determined by expenses incurred<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Leader:
Win Shafer<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>February
15 (Monday) – NORTH SHORE, NJ<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>We
will hit the North Shore region of New Jersey for wintering birds. This area
includes some great ocean overlooks and fantastic ponds that attract a great
variety of wintering birds. We will spend time scanning the ocean and hitting
the ponds to see what waterfowl is around. This trip will go in most any
weather conditions except for unsafe driving conditions. If any doubt, please
call me the day before. Dress in layers and be prepared for most any weather
from salt spray, to strong winds, to well below freezing temps, to rain. We
will have many opportunities for bathroom breaks and buying and eating meals.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>This
area has produced a variety of rarities in the past depending on weather and
the movements of the birds. We will chase any known rarities and hopefully find
one or two of our own. Birds such as Snowy Owl, Common Redpoll, Little Gull, Black-headed
Gull, Razorbill, Pacific Loon, Western Grebe, and Eurasian Wigeon have all been
seen in the area in various years.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>We
will meet at the south side Shark River Inlet ocean overlook at 10:30AM.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Directions:
Here's how I go from south Jersey. Take Rt. 295 north to Rt. 195 east.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Go
to the end. You are now on Rt. 138. Take this to the end. Merge onto Rt. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>35
north. Continue on Rt. 35 north to 10th St. Turn right - east - and continue to
the "T" intersection at the ocean. Turn left - north - and continue
until you come to the drawbridge over the inlet. Do NOT cross the drawbridge.
Park where available and join me at the jetty. Any questions, call Sandra
Keller at (856)383-2756.<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><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>February
20 (Saturday) - INDIAN RIVER INLET AND POINTS NORTH, DE<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Join
us as we search for wintering waterfowl, gulls, seabirds and other late winter
visitors. Besides birding Indian River Inlet and Rehoboth Bay, we will stop at
Silver Lake, Cape Henlopen State Park, Prime Hook and Bombay Hook as we bird
our way back north. Dress for the weather, bring lunch and scopes. Meet at the
parking lot on the north side of the Indian River Inlet at 9am. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>This
DVOC trip is a joint field trip with Wyncote Audubon and 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
: Martin Selzer<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>February
20 (Saturday) - PHOTOGRAPHY TRIP: BARNEGAT LIGHTHOUSE STATE PARK, OCEAN COUNTY,
NJ<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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. A King Eider showed up for our much-delayed trip in
2008. 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. The trip will last about half a day. In case of foul weather the trip
will be rescheduled. <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"'>Field
Trip meeting place: Lighthouse Parking Lot. Meeting Time: 8:00am<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Leader:
Steve Kacir<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"'>Philadelphia
Mid-Winter Bird Census<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The
results of this census have been posted on the DVOC website<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 </span></b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:red'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>February
21, 2010 - Held at the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia<br>
Check <a href="http://www.dvoc.org">www.dvoc.org</a> for full details<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Doug
Gross, “Recovery of Endangered Birds in Pennsylvania: the Birds, the
Process, and New Challenges”<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
font-weight:normal'>Doug will review the Pennsylvania bird species of concern
list and the recovery process, using the Bald Eagle as an example of a
successful recovery. He also will review other challenges we face in bird
conservation in the state. Doug is Endangered Bird Specialist with the
Pennsylvania Game Commission, and is well known for his lively, informative and
entertaining presentations.</span></strong><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"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Memorial
Service for former President John LaVia on May 1</span></b><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Former
President John LaVia (86'-87') passed away suddenly on Attu in 2000.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>His
friends and family have organized a 10-year anniversary Memorial Service for
him. The date is May 1st, 2010, and the location is the Doane Academy
(609-386-3500) at 350 Riverbank Street, Burlington, NJ 08016. It will be held
in the Chapel of the Holy Innocents at 10:30 AM. An invitation has been
extended to his friends in the birding community to attend the memorial
service. John's wife and some of his children will be in attendance. A Doc
LaVia Memorial Endowment has been established to continue his legacy. The
Endowment was established to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Doc's passing
and will distribute annual funds to the English Department to enhance the
teaching of literature. The Endowment will be maintained as a segregated
fund, and is open to contributions, both in cash and in securities.
Contributions can be sent to the Doc LaVia Memorial Endowment, Doane Academy,
350 Riverbank, Burlington, NJ 08016.<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
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>
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<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>
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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>
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Both DVOC merchandise and Nikon/DVOC Lagerhead Shrikes merchandise are
available at our on-line store. <br>
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