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2012 FIELD TRIP SCHEDULE
All who have an interest in birds are invited to attend functions of the DVOC
Next Field Trips
June 2 or 3 (Saturday or Sunday)– WHARTON STATE FOREST FOR NIGHTHAWKS,
NJ
This is a half day trip that meets in the early evening. We will focus on hearing
and seeing nightjars, especially Common Nighthawks performing their Booming
displays. We will also make some efforts to hear and see Barred Owl and Whip-poor-will.
Chuck’s-will’s-widow has also been heard calling in the area in
past years, though not in recent years. The trip will meet at the Carranza Memorial
(between Atsion and Chatsworth) at 6:00PM. In case of foul weather, the trip
will be rescheduled.
Click Here for a Google Map
This DVOC trip is free to members and non-members.
Leader: Steve Kacir
2011 Field Trip
Report
2010
Field Trip Report
2009
Field Trip Report
2008 Field Trip Report
View Wharton
State Forest, NJ in a larger map
Click Here for a Google Map of the meeting place for this field trip
June 7 (Thursday)– LAKEHURST NAVAL AIR STATION FOR UPLAND SANDPIPERS,
NJ
The grasslands here are the best annual site in NJ for seeing the breeding displays
of Upland Sandpipers. We also expect Grasshopper, Field Sparrows, Horned Lark,
Eastern Meadowlark and in the pine forests Pine Warbler. Each participant must
be a US CITIZEN and will need a valid driver’s license or picture ID.
Our stay in the Jump Zone grasslands will be 3 hours.
You must register with Bob Horton for this trip in advance. This trip is limited
to 10 people.
This DVOC trip is free to members and non-members.
Leader: Bob Horton
Meeting time: 7AM at the Chapel of the Air parking lot in Lakehurst
Directions: Take Rte 70 to the center of Lakehurst. At the McDonald’s
& gas station, turn onto Rte 547. In about a ¼ mile, on the left
there is a gray chapel named the Chapel of the Air. We will car pool from this
parking area under the supervision of John Joyce, the base Conservation Officer.
Each car entering the base will need a registration card and proof of insurance.
2011
Field Trip Report
2010 Field
Trip Report
2009 Field Trip
Report
View Lakehurst NAS in a larger map
Click Here for a Google Map of the meeting place for this field trip
| DVOC offers a variety of field trips to locations in and around the Delaware Valley area. Some trips target specific species while others concentrate on birding a certain habitat or area. Our field trips are led by a number of DVOC members who eagerly share their knowledge, experience and enthusiasm with trip participants. Most trips are half to full day events, with some being longer excursions to more distant locations. We offer approximately 40 field trips annually. We are always seeking new leaders and exciting destinations. DVOC field trips are open to members and non members of all skill levels. These field trips are a fun way to see birds, learn about avian behavior and meet new birders.
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NOTE: PLEASE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO NOTIFY THE FIELD TRIP LEADER THAT YOU PLAN TO ATTEND, AND ALSO SHOULD YOU NEED TO CANCEL. For our winter field trips, should extreme weather be
forecasted the trip may be cancelled at the leaders’ discretion.
Please check the website before departure for any updates. Contact Information for Field Trip Leaders 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 2011 Field Trip Archives |
2012 FIELD TRIP SCHEDULE
More trips will be posted when available
January 7 (Saturday) – PHILADELPHIA MID-WINTER BIRD CENSUS, PA (PMWBC)
Join the 26th annual mid-winter census which highlights the incredible diversity
of habitat and species found within our city borders. An average of 92 species
are recorded each year including notable rarities.
This DVOC trip is free to members and non-members
Contact: Keith Russell
2012
Report
2011
Report
2010
Report
2009
Report
2008 Report
2007
Report
2006
Report
2005
Report
2004
Report
2003 Report
January 14 -16 (Saturday-Monday) - MONTAUK (LONG ISLAND), NY
A trip over Martin Luther King weekend for winter finches, eiders, scoters,
alcids and any Eurasian accidentals. Car pool from N.E. Phila at 6AM. Space
is limited due to lodging constraints – first come, first served!
This is a shared expenses trip open to members and non-members. The final cost
for each participant will be determined by expenses incurred.
Leaders: Erica Brendel and Chris
Walters
2012 Field Trip Report
2011
Field Trip Report
2010 Field
Trip Report
2009
Field Trip Report
2008 Field Trip
Report
2007 Field Trip
Report
2006 Field Trip
Report
2005 Field Trip
Report
2004 Field Trip Report
2003 Field Trip Report
January 21 (Saturday) - CAPE MAY, NJ
Meet 9:00AM at the Wawa Parking Lot (Rtes 47 and 347) for seabirds and wintering
waterfowl. Dress for the weather and bring lunch and scopes. We will end the
day at Jake's Landing Road looking for short-eared owls.
This DVOC trip is a joint field trip with Wyncote Audubon and is free to members
and non-members
Leader: Martin Selzer
2012
Field Trip Report
2011
Field Trip Report
2010 Field Trip
Report
2009
Field Trip Report
2008
Field Trip Report
2007 Field Trip
Report
Click Here for a Google Map of the meeting place for this field trip
January 21 (Saturday) – CONOWINGO DAM,
MD AND PERRYVILLE, PA
Birding on the Susquehanna River where there is a nice concentration of Bald
Eagles around Conowingo Dam. After birding the dam we will head north to Perryville
and look for wintering waterfowl. Meet at 8:30 AM at Fisherman’s Park
at Conowingo Dam.
Directions: From Route 1. Immediately after crossing the dam, turn left on Fisherman
Park Road for .07 mile and follow signs to Fisherman’s Park.
This DVOC trip is free to members and non-members.
Leader: Tom Reeves cell 267.879. 0000
phone 610.361.8027
2012 trip cancelled due to weather
2011 trip cancelled due to weather
2010 Field Trip Report
2009 Field Trip
Report
2008 Field Trip
Report
2007 Field Trip
Report
Click Here for a Google Map of the meeting place for this field trip
January 22 (Sunday) – CUMBERLAND AND CAPE MAY COUNTY, NJ
This trip will search for the Sandhill Crane flock that has traditionally roosted
at Husted Landing. This is supposedly a resident flock although no one seems
to know where they breed. It is extremely interesting because a Common Crane
and several hybrid offspring are part of this group of 18 birds. If the flock
is located early then this trip will end at Jake's Landing for the Short-eared
Owl show. This trip will meet at noon at the Wawa on the Mauricetown Crossway
and 47. We will choose our itinerary and meeting place after the CBC’s.
This will give us a chance to chase whatever else is around before completing
the day with the dusk activity of the cranes and or owls. This trip will likely
produce large numbers of Snow Geese, maybe even a Ross’s or Greater White-fronted
Goose, harriers and Bald Eagles. A pre-trip will meet at Wawa on the Mauricetown
Crossway and 47 at 8:30 and head to the Villas WMA to look for birds like red-headed
woodpecker.
This DVOC trip is free to members and non-members.
Leader: Tony Croasdale
2012
Field Trip Report
2011
Field Trip Report
2010 Field
Trip Report
2009 Field Trip
Report
Click Here for a Google Map of the meeting place for this field trip
February
5 (Sunday) – MANAHAWKIN and BARNEGAT LIGHT STATE PARK, NJ
This will be a quick trip to Barnegat Light State Park. We hope to see harlequin
ducks, scoters, eiders, gannets, great cormorant and some beach birds like horned
larks, Savannah sparrow (Ipswich ssp) and snow bunting and maybe even some harbor
seals. Then we will head to nearby Manahawkin. The dead of winter is a splendid
time to spend in salt marshes. Sometimes the "Bridge to Nowhere" is
a stop on a return trip from Barnegat Light, however this spot is definitely
worth a trip of its own to discover what treasures it may contain. The “Bridge
to Nowhere” is a bridge at the end of a newly paved road that was once
supposed to lead to a failed development. This spot is notorious for Short-eared
Owls and Rough-legged Hawks and has had Sedge Wren. We will also visit nearby
Cedar Run Dock Road which is less wild but has access to Barnegat Bay. This
is also a good spot for short-ears and rough-legs as well as diving ducks and
grebes, this spot has held Red-necked Grebe before.
This trip will run in two segments: will meet in the Barnegat State Park at
8:30 am and then we will meet at the Stafford Diner on route 72 and Mermaid
Drive, next to Wawa at noon.
This DVOC trip is free to members and non-members.
Leader: Tony Croasdale Cell: 215-301-7940
2012 Field Trip cancelled
No report submitted for the 2011 trip
2010 Field Trip cancelled due to weather
2009 Field Trip
Report
Click Here for a Google Map of the meeting place for this field trip
February 5 (Sunday) – DELAWARE CITY, DE
A morning trip around the freshwater ponds can be very productive. Meet at 8AM
at Veteran's Park (Delaware River end of Clinton St) in Delaware City. Please
be aware that this is primarily a freshwater trip so if there is a major freeze
and the trip needs to be cancelled there will be a post on Saturday night.
This DVOC trip is free to members and non-members.
Leader: Colin Campbell
2012 Field Trip Report
2011
Field Trip Report
2010 Field Trip cancelled due to weather
2009
Field Trip Report
2008 Field
Trip Report
Click Here for a Google Map of the meeting place for this field trip
February 18 (Saturday) - INDIAN RIVER INLET AND POINTS NORTH, DE
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.
This DVOC trip is a joint field trip with Wyncote Audubon and is free to members
and non-members
Leader : Martin Selzer
2012 Field Trip Report
2011
Field Trip Report
2010
Field Trip Report
2009
Field Trip Report
2008 Field
Trip Report
2007 Field
Trip Report
2006 Field
Trip Report
2005 Field
Trip Report
2004 Field Trip
Report
Click Here for a Google Map of the meeting place for this field trip
February 20 (Monday) - NORTH SHORE PRESIDENT'S DAY TRIP, NJ
The North Shore President'S Day trip will meet at 11:00AM at the south
side of the Shark River Inlet
This year has been lean on rarities to chase - so far - so we will concentrate
on exploring the area from here south to Mannasquan Inlet where we will end
around 5:00PM. Plug in Shark River Inlet to Google Maps for directions. I will
be parked along Ocean Drive at the inlet there. Any questions - please call
my cell (856)383-2756 any time. The trip will go in most any weather except
dangerous driving conditions and/or a steady hard rain as this area of New Jersey
can be excellent in bad weather. For those who want to start earlier - I suggest
Allaire State Park and that Western Tanager - assuming it is still being reported.
I don't know that area well, so just follow what has been posted on the web
re directions. There are plenty of chances for food and restroom breaks while
on the trip. For a list of possible bird species, please see previous trip reports
on the DVOC web site - but keep in mind this warm winter has affected the usual
bird species in the area. The trip is appropriate for any level of birder from
beginner on up.
This DVOC trip is free to members and non-members.
Field Trip Leader: Sandra Keller
2012 Field Trip Report
2011 Field
Trip Report
2010 Field
Trip Report
Click Here for a Google Map of the meeting place
February 26 (Sunday) - PHOTOGRAPHY TRIP: BARNEGAT LIGHTHOUSE STATE PARK, OCEAN
COUNTY, 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. 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.
This DVOC trip is free to members and non-members.
Field Trip meeting place: Lighthouse Parking Lot. Meeting Time: 8:00am
Leader: Steve Kacir
2012 Field Trip Report
2011
Field Trip Report
2010
Field Trip Report
2009
Field Trip Report
2008 Field Trip
Report
Click Here for a Google Map of the meeting place for this field trip
MARCH 4 (Sunday) – PINELANDS BIRDING, FRANKLIN PARKER PRESERVE, NJ
Franklin Parker Preserve is a relatively new reserve
made up of old cranberry bogs and pinelands. New Jersey Conservation Foundation's
Emile De Vito will meet us in Chatsworth and guide us through this preserve,
we will actually be able to drive through the reserve instead of the usual very
long hike one needs to do to explore this gem. Franklin Parker Preserve is a
really unique piece of habitat. This location came to be known in birding circles
for its late summer gull-billed terns and a northern shrike that spent a few
weeks there two winters ago. The reserve hosts tundra swans, rough-legged hawks,
harriers and bald eagles in the winter, some of which will hopefully still be
around. We may also be treated to pipit, Savanna sparrows and merlin. You never
know what will turn up in a spot like this.
We will meet at the Chatsworth Firehouse (corner of 563 and 532) at 9:00am and
carpool into the reserve. After we are done in Franklin Parker Preserve we will
try a reliable red-headed woodpecker location in the pinelands, or even go to
Tuckerton in time allows.
This DVOC trip is free to members and non-members.
Leader: Tony Croasdale
2012 Field Trip Report
No report submitted for the 2011 trip
2010 Field
Trip Report
Click Here for a Google Map of the meeting place for this field trip
March 10 (Saturday) - BARNEGAT LIGHT, NJ
A ½ day field trip ideally suited to NEW MEMBERS
& STUDENTS (but open to all members) 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.
This DVOC trip is free to members and non-members.
Leader: Chris Walters
2012 Field Trip Report
2011
Field Trip Report
2010
Field Trip Pictures
2009 Field Trip
Report
2008 Field Trip Report
2007 Field Trip
Report (March)
2007 Field Trip Report
(January)
2006 Field Trip
Report
2005 Field Trip
Report
2004 Field Trip Report
Click Here for a Google Map of the meeting place for this field trip
Special Trip to Cuba for DVOC members - March
22 - April 2, 2012
This is a special offer and a private opportunity for DVOC members and members
of other Delaware Valley bird clubs. All arrangements are being made by Gary
Markowski of the Caribbean Conservation Trust, which has a long history of managing
bird conservation programs in Cuba. There is a fee for this trip which is not
set by DVOC.
Trip dates are March 22 – April 2, 2012, with an optional 1 night extension
in Havana. Join DVOC field trip chair Win Shafer, and Cuban ornithologist Dr.
William Suarez, Curator, Cuba’s National Museum of Natural History on
this exclusive, US. Government authorized trip, which is part of an ongoing
bird conservation project in Cuba.
For details Click
Here, or contact Win Shafer
April 7 (Saturday) Spring Birding Adventure for Young Birders! E.B. Forsythe
National Wildlife Refuge
Meet at 10:30AM
See the flyer for
full details.
This DVOC trip is free to members and non-members.
Leaders: Edie Parnum and Sandra
Keller
Click Here for a Google Map of the meeting place for this field trip
April 15 (Sunday) - WEST LAUREL HILL CEMETERY
A walk through West Laurel Hill Cemetery and part of
the Cynwyd Heritage Trail. Meet in the parking lot of the funeral home just
inside the entrance to the cemetery near Belmont and Levering Mill Road in Bala
Cynwyd at 8:30 am. People are welcome to arrrive at 7:30 am and join the leader
in some scouting.
This DVOC trip is a joint field trip with the Lower Merion Conservancy Association
and is free to members and non-members.
Leader: Gregg Gorton
2007 Field Trip
Report
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April 21 (Saturday) - COASTAL DELAWARE
Looking for early migrants and lingering winter visitors.
We will begin at Prime Hook NWR and work our way north. Bring lunch and scopes.
We will meet along the Turkle Pond Access Road in Prime Hook NWR at 9 am.
This DVOC trip is a joint field trip with Wyncote Audubon and is free to members
and non-members.
Leader: Lynn Jackson
2012 Field Trip Report
2011
Field Trip Report
2010
Field Trip Report
2009 Field
Trip Report
Click Here for a Google Map of the meeting place for this field trip
Friday Night/Saturday Morning April 28 RAILS AND NOCTURNAL SPECIES AT THE C&D
CANAL, NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DE
We'll be listening for night birds along Dutch
Neck Rd and Reedy Point Rd from 3:30 AM until sunrise. We'll spend the hours
before sunrise listening for calling Sora, Virginia Rail, King Rail, Marsh Wren
and Sedge Wren at the 1000 Acre Marsh, adjacent Augustine Wildlife Area and
nearby Grier's Pond. Though not completely necessary, tall boots may be good
to have on hand. Please bring insect repellant, as Grier's Pond can be infested
with Deer Ticks at times. Please make all efforts to contact Steve Kacir if
you plan on attending. The trip will run through sunrise. A special post-sunrise
extension of this trip is planned for 2012; contact Steve Kacir for details
if you are serious about attending. In case of unfavorable weather (including
high winds -- in this case 15mph is high), this trip will be rescheduled.
If you arrive late, turn left onto Dutch Neck Rd from S. Reedy Point Road where
S. Reedy Point Rd ends at the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal. Continue to drive
west along Dutch Neck Rd until you see a group of birders. If you get to the
intersection of Knightsbridge Rd and Dutch Neck Rd, you are too far west. Meeting
Time 3:30AM Meeting place: S Reedy Point Rd at Dutch Neck Rd, South of Delaware
City off Route 9.
This DVOC trip is free to members and non-members.
Leader: Steve Kacir
2012 Field Trip Report
No report submitted for the 2011 trip
2010 Field Trip Report
2008 Field Trip
Report
2007 Field Trip Report
Click Here for a Google Map of the meeting place for this field trip
April 28 (Saturday) - FORT WASHINGTON STATE PARK, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA
Fort Washington State Park (FWSP) is an excellent place
for spring migration. We have tallied up to twenty-eight species in prior spring
migration periods. For this trip we will meet at the Hawk Watch platform at
Militia Hill at 8AM.
Directions to FWSP: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/fortwashington.aspx#directions
This DVOC trip is a joint field trip with Wyncote Audubon and is free to members
and non-members.
Leaders: Jane Henderson
2011 Field Trip Report
2010 Field Trip
Report
2009 Field Trip
Report
2008 Field Trip Report
2007 Field Trip
Report
2006 Field Trip Report
Click Here for a Google Map of the meeting place for this field trip
April 29 (Sunday) Belleplain State Forest, NJ
Meet 7AM at the WAWA (NJ Rts 47 and 347) for migrating warblers and other birds
at the nearby State Forest. This DVOC trip is a joint trip with Wyncote Audubon
and is free to members and non-members.
Leader: Martin Selzer
2012 Field Trip Report
2011 Field
Trip Report
Click Here for a Google Map of the meeting place for this field trip
May 6 (Sunday) - JOHN HEINZ NWR AT TINICIUM, SOUTHWEST PHILADELPHIA, PA
One-half day trip. We will bird for passerines, but check
the wet habitats as well for non-passerines. Meet in Tinicum's parking lot at
6:30 AM.
This DVOC trip is free to members and non-members.
Leader: Frank Windfelder (267-251-1141)
2012 Field Trip Report
2011
Field Trip Report
2010 Field Trip
Report
2009 Field Trip
Report
Click Here for a Google Map of the meeting place for this field trip
May 19 (Saturday) - RIDLEY CREEK STATE PARK, PA
For breeders and spring migrants. Expected: warblers, including Kentucky, Hooded
and Louisiana Waterthrush; thrushes (possibly including Swainson's), vireos,
flycatchers and many others. Meet at 6:30 AM at the Ridley Creek bridge on Gradyville
Road (near Newtown Square, PA). We will bird until 11:00 or noon, depending
on when the birds give out.
This DVOC trip is free to members and non-members.
Leader: Art McMorris
2011 Field
Trip Report
2010 Field
Trip Report
2009 Field Trip
Report
2008 Field Trip
Report
2007 Field Trip
Report
Click Here for a Google Map of the meeting place for this field trip
MAY
14 (Monday)– GLOUCESTER COUNTY “RUN”, NJ (WEEKDAY)
Our spring Gloucester County trip will again be to Glassboro Woods WMA on Monday,
May 14 this year. For those interested, please meet the group at the parking
area on the west side of Carpenter off of Rt.
47 at 8:00AM. We will not be walking Nowhere Rd. this year, but a loop from
Carpenter to the open field area back to Moore, some of Stanger, and ending
at Lincoln. I would like to try and arrange a couple cars to park at Lincoln
so we can carpool back to the rest of the cars after the trip is done - which
I am hoping will be around noon. As before, please call me that Sunday afternoon
on my cell - (856)383-2756 - if any questions or to arrange for parking at Lincoln
Ave. The trip will go in most weather except a steady rain. Again, please call
me Sunday if in doubt as to the weather.
For more information on what species to expect, please see previous years'
This DVOC trip is free to members and non-members.
Leader: Sandra Keller
2011 Field
Trip Report
2010 Field
Trip Report
2009 Field
Trip Report
This DVOC trip is free to members and non-members.
Leader: Sandra Keller
2011 Field
Trip Report
2010 Field
Trip Report
2009 Field
Trip Report
Click Here for a Google Map of the meeting place for this field trip
May 20 (Sunday)– SW NEW JERSEY
This trip will track down goodies spotted during scouting for the World Series
of Birding. We will likely visit Bevan's WMA, Dividing Creek, Bivalve, Heislerville
WMA, Belleplain State Forest and many off the beaten track in Cumberland County
and maybe into Northern Cape May County. This trip will hit many locations and
will almost certainly locate over 100 species. This part of New Jersey feels
very much like Virginia or coastal North Carolina. Summer Tanager, Blue Grosbeak,
Yellow-breasted Chat, Kentucky Warbler, Prothonatary Warbler and Yellow-throated
Warblers are all breeders here. We will find huge numbers of shorebirds at Bivalve
and/or Heislerville WMA. Curlew Sandpiper and White-faced Ibis have been annual
in this area in the past four years.
We will meet at 7:30 am at The WaWa on CR 670/ Mauricetown-Crossway Rd near
the intersection of route 47 and 347.
This DVOC trip is free to members and non-members.
Please RSVP tony.croasdale@gmail.com Leader's cell: 215-301-7940
Leader: Tony Croasdale
2011 Field Trip cancelled
2010 Field Trip
Report
Click Here for a Google Map of the meeting place for this field trip
June 2 or 3 (Saturday or Sunday)– WHARTON STATE FOREST FOR NIGHTHAWKS,
NJ
This is a half day trip that meets in the early evening. We will focus on hearing
and seeing nightjars, especially Common Nighthawks performing their Booming
displays. We will also make some efforts to hear and see Barred Owl and Whip-poor-will.
Chuck’s-will’s-widow has also been heard calling in the area in
past years, though not in recent years. The trip will meet at the Carranza Memorial
(between Atsion and Chatsworth) at 6:00PM. In case of foul weather, the trip
will be rescheduled.
Click Here for a Google Map
This DVOC trip is free to members and non-members.
Leader: Steve Kacir
2011 Field Trip
Report
2010
Field Trip Report
2009
Field Trip Report
2008 Field Trip Report
Click Here for a Google Map of the meeting place for this field trip
June 7 (Thursday)– LAKEHURST NAVAL AIR STATION FOR UPLAND SANDPIPERS,
NJ
The grasslands here are the best annual site in NJ for seeing the breeding displays
of Upland Sandpipers. We also expect Grasshopper, Field Sparrows, Horned Lark,
Eastern Meadowlark and in the pine forests Pine Warbler. Each participant must
be a US CITIZEN and will need a valid driver’s license or picture ID.
Our stay in the Jump Zone grasslands will be 3 hours.
You must register with Bob Horton for this trip in advance. This trip is limited
to 10 people.
This DVOC trip is free to members and non-members.
Leader: Bob Horton
Meeting time: 7AM at the Chapel of the Air parking lot in Lakehurst
Directions: Take Rte 70 to the center of Lakehurst. At the McDonald’s
& gas station, turn onto Rte 547. In about a ¼ mile, on the left
there is a gray chapel named the Chapel of the Air. We will car pool from this
parking area under the supervision of John Joyce, the base Conservation Officer.
Each car entering the base will need a registration card and proof of insurance.
2011
Field Trip Report
2010 Field
Trip Report
2009 Field Trip
Report
Click Here for a Google Map of the meeting place for this field trip
June 8-10 (Friday to Sunday) – WEEKEND AT CAMP SUSQUEHANNOCK IN NE PA
This trip will stay in cabins at Camp Susquehannock (run
by Win Shafer) and will concentrate on birding the hot spots in Susquehanna
County. We will be based at the camp on 1100 acres and will also visit a number
of locations in the county possibly including Salt Spring State Park (only about
7 miles away) that has a beautiful gorge with waterfalls and virgin hemlock
forest; Florence Shelly Preserve (in Wayne County to the east of camp about
25-30 miles); Woodbourne Forest Sanctuary (in Dimock about 18-20 miles) listed
on the PA Susquehanna River Birding Trail; and High Point Preserve at Silver
Lake. We will carpool up to the camp on Fri afternoon (about 2 ¾ hrs)
and bird Sat and Sun mornings with options for a variety of trips each afternoon.
Lodging and some meals will be provided by the camp free of charge. Target birds
include breeding Bobolinks, Winter Wrens, a good variety of breeding warblers
including Blackburnian and Magnolia and possibly Grasshopper Sparrows. We may
also do some evening owling. Full details on a flyer later. Please let Win Shafer
know in advance if you plan to attend. Leader: Win Shafer. Contact Win
Shafer ( eshafer@ea1785.org ) for further information and directions.
This is a shared expenses trip open to members and non-members. The final cost
for each participant will be determined by expenses incurred.
2011
Field Trip Report
2008 Field Trip
Report
August 11 (Saturday) - BOMBAY HOOK NWR, DE
We'll be looking for returning shorebirds and other migrants.
Bring lunch and scopes and lots of bug juice.
This DVOC trip is a joint field trip with Wyncote Audubon and is free to members
and non-members.
Contact leader Lynn Jackson for details
2011
Field Trip Report
2010
Field Trip Report
2009 Field
Trip Report
Early September (date TBA)– "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
2011 Field Trip Report
2010 Field Trip
Report
2009 Field Trip
Report
2006 Field Trip
Report
2005 Field Trip
Report
2004 Field Trip
Report
2003 Field Trip Report
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September 2 (Sunday) – PALMYRA COVE NATURE PARK, NJ
We will bird for passerines, then go to the cove for waterbirds. It’s
a good time for early fall migrants, such as Golden-winged & Mourning Warblers,
Yellow-bellied, Least and Olive-sided Flycatchers. These are rare of course,
but we're bound to find something good. Meet in the parking lot at 6:45 AM
This DVOC trip is free to members and non-members.
MAXIMUM: 10 participants - email Frank to register
Leader: Frank Windfelder (267-251-1141)
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September 8 (Saturday) – FORT WASHINGTON STATE PARK, FLOURTOWN, PA
For fall migrants.
This is a joint DVOC / Wyncote
Audubon Society field trip and is free to members and non-membe
Meet 8 AM at the Militia Hill Hawk Watch deck
Trip Leader: Jane Henderson
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September 5 (Wednesday)- MANAYUNK CHIMNEY SWIFT ROOST- PHILADELPHIA, PA
In autumn migration, huge numbers of Chimney Swifts roost
in chimneys of certain schools in the Roxborough/Manayunk area. 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.
Location to be determined as the date approaches.2011
Location was:
John Story Jenks Elementary School (in the Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia)
8301 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia PA 19118
Location of the
John Story Jenks Elementary School
Arrive in school yard at 6:45 PM.
This is a joint DVOC / Wyncote
Audubon Society field trip and is free to members and non-members
Leader: Jane Henderson
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Video of 2003 Roost (Six
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Ornithological
Studies Presentation on Chimney Swifts
Mid September (date TBA) – STONE HARBOR POINT, NUMMY'S ISLAND, NJ
We will meet at 11:00AM in the parking lot of the Wetlands Institute along Rt.
657 in Stone Harbor. Any questions, please call my cell at (856)383-2756 either
that day or a day or two before. The trip will go in most any weather except
a hard steady rain and/or extreme winds. Anyone is welcome to join up with the
group at any time. We will always be somewhere in this area. We won't be walking
too much, but some walking on sand will probably be involved. We will be concentrating
on shorebirds and terns and will search for any rarities reported. There are
plenty of stores to buy lunch if needed. Bring plenty of water. Bathrooms are
available at the Wetlands Institute. Any questions, again, please call my cell
or email me.
This DVOC trip is free to members and non-members.
Trip Leader: Sandra Keller (856) 383-2756.
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October 13 (Saturday) – ASHLAND NATURE CENTER (near Hockessin, Delaware)
We will visit the Hawk Watch and look for late migrants in the vicinity
Meet at the Center's parking lot at 8am.
The area is owned by the Delaware Nature Society. There is no fee, but they'd
love you to join!
For more info: www.delawarenaturesociety.org
Directions to Ashland Nature Center
From Wilmington: Take Route 52 North to Route 82. Make a left on Route 82. Make a left on Barley Mill Road, proceed through the covered bridge, and the entrance is on the right
From I-95 at Newark: Proceed north on I-95 to the Newport exit - Route 141 north. At Route 48, make a left and proceed through the merge with Route 41. Make a right at Brackenville Road where there is a light. Continue past Old Wilmington Road and the intersection with Barley Mill Road. The entrance is on the left before the covered bridge.
From Kennett Square: Take Route 82 south into Delaware. Proceed through the village of Yorklyn. Make a right on Barley Mill Road. Proceed through the covered bridge, and the entrance is on the right.
From Hockessin: At the intersection of Route 41 and Yorklyn Road, proceed east on Yorklyn Road. Yorklyn Road becomes Route 82 south in the village of Yorklyn. Make a right on Barley Mill Road. Proceed through the covered bridge, and the entrance is on the right.
GPS Coordinates
39.797889 N, 75.660152 W
This DVOC trip is free to members and
non-members.
Leader: Colin Campbell
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Mid October (date TBA) – SHARP-TAILED SPARROWS AT TUCKERTON MARSHES, NJ
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. The Brigantine portion of
the trip has been canceled. Participants of course can continue on their own
to that location. Meet at the end of 7 Bridges Road at 7:00 am sharp!
(This is a time change.)
This DVOC trip is free to members and non-members.
Leader: Frank Windfelder (267-251-1141)
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October 21 (Sunday) - JOHN HEINZ NWR AT TINICIUM, SOUTHWEST PHILADELPHIA, PA
This trip will search for early waterfowl and late passerine and shorebird migrants,
as well as local residents.
Meet in Tinicum's parking lot at 8:00 AM.
This DVOC trip is free to members and non-members.
Leader: Denis Brennan (267) 408-2569
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October 27 or 28 (Saturday or Sunday) - BAKE OVEN KNOB, PA
For raptors and possible Golden Eagle and Goshawk. A decision on which day should
have the best conditions will be made the week prior. Meet at parking lot at
9:00 AM and bring lunch.
This DVOC trip is free to members and non-members.
Leaders : Frank Windfelder (267-251-1141)
and Chris Walters
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Late November (date TBA) - BRIGANTINE (FORSYTHE NWR), NJ
Please meet at the refuge parking lot at 11:00AM on Sunday, November 28, 2010.
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. Bring binoculars, field guides - again, I will have several for group
use, lunch, camera, etc.
We will end at either Mott's Creek to the north of the refuge for (hopefully)
Short-eared Owls, or another area just to the north of the refuge - whatever
is best from reports.
Be prepared to buy a hot drink and sit out on the observation platform for 45
minutes or so until past dusk if we end at Mott's Creek.
The trip is weather dependant with no weather date. If in doubt about the conditions,
please call me the afternoon before. Very high winds will cancel the trip as
will a hard, steady rain.
This DVOC trip is free to members and non-members.
Leader: Sandra Keller
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