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2013 FIELD TRIP SCHEDULE
All who have an interest in birds are invited to attend functions of the DVOC
Next Field Trips
June 4 (Tuesday) – 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 20 people.
This DVOC trip is free to members and non-members
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.
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
June 7-9 (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.
No report submitted for the 2012 trip
2011
Field Trip Report
2008 Field Trip
Report
June
22 or 23 – 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
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
| 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, 2012 Field Trip Archives |
2013 FIELD TRIP SCHEDULE
More trips will be posted when available
January 5 (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 9 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
No 2103 trip report submitted
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 12 (Saturday) – PHILADELPHIA MID-WINTER BIRD CENSUS, PA (PMWBC)
Join the 27th 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
2013 Report
2012
Report
2011
Report
2010
Report
2009
Report
2008 Report
2007
Report
2006
Report
2005
Report
2004
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2003 Report
January 19-21 (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
2013 Field Trip Report
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
19, 2013 (Saturday) Cape May, NJ
Meet 8:30AM: We will meet at the Hawk Watch Platform at the Cape May Point Lighthouse
State Park at 8:30 AM and spend the bulk of the morning birding the park and
the point in search of the rarities that have been there recently before heading
off is search of other recent sightings. Dress for the weather and bring lunch
& scopes if available. From the meeting location we will head off in search
of what is around. This DVOC trip is a joint field trip with Wyncote Audubon
and is free to members and non-members alike.
This DVOC trip is a joint field trip with Wyncote Audubon and is free to members
and non-members
Leader: Martin Selzer
2013 Field Trip Report
2012
Field Trip Report
2011
Field Trip Report
2010 Field Trip
Report
2009
Field Trip Report
2008
Field Trip Report
2007 Field Trip
Report
January 20 (Sunday) – CUMBERLAND AND CAPE MAY COUNTY, NJ
The morning trip to Villas WMA is leaving at 8:30 from Mauricetown Crossway
Wawa. We will meet back at Wawa at noon but will proceed north to New Egypt
for Sandhill Cranes and Northern Lapwings. The Bayshore crane flock has not
been located this year. Feel free to meet us in New Egypt, contact Tony on his
cell at 215-301-7940.
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
No 2013 Field Trip Report submitted
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 10 (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
February 18 (Monday)- NORTH SHORE PRESIDENT'S DAY TRIP, NJ
New meeting location - Ocean Drive is currently closed in the vicinity
of the Shark River Inlet, so instead of meeting there, we will meet around the
store at the Belmawr Marina. Same time - 10:30AM. This store is located in the
center of the parking area for the marina which is at RT. 35 and 10th streets.
There is a traffic signal at the entrance.
I am changing the trip a bit as many areas that access the ocean are not accessible
at present. We will explore the marina and river area instead of some ocean
locations. We will still hit Mannasquan Inlet and possibly Tom's River for the
Pink-footed Goose near dusk. Any questions - please email or call.
Sandra Keller - sandrakeller@verizon.net (856)383-2756.
This DVOC trip is free to members and non-members.
Field Trip Leader: Sandra Keller
2013 Field Trip Report
2012 Field
Trip Report
2011 Field
Trip Report
2010 Field
Trip Report
March 9 (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
2013 Field Trip Report
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
April
20, 2013 (Saturday) Coastal Delaware
For early migrants and lingering winter visitors. Bring lunch and scopes. We
will be starting this trip in southern Delaware and working our way north to
Bombay Hook. Meet at Prime Hook Refuge on Rt. 16 about 40 minutes south of Dover
DE. Stay on Rt 1 south to the stoplight at Rt. 16, turn left and go to 1st left
hand turn which is entrance to the refuge (there is a sign). Go through the
gates to the first left hand road (gravel), turn left and go to the first parking
lot on right. Allow at least 2 1/2 hours from Philly especially if you want
to make a gas/bathroom stop.
This DVOC trip is a joint field trip with Wyncote Audubon
and is free to members and non-members.
Leader: Lynn Jackson
2013
Field Trip Report
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
April 21 (Sunday) – PINELANDS BIRDING, FRANKLIN PARKER PRESERVE, NJ
Franklin Parker Preserve is a relatively new reserve
made up of old cranberry bogs and pine barrens. 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 are doing this trip later this earlier to hopefully get some of the
area's breeding birds like Prairie Warbler, Pine Warbler, Summer Tanager etc
if they are back in time.
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 nearby.
This DVOC trip is free to members and non-members.
Leader: Tony Croasdale
2013 Field Trip Report
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
April 27 (Saturday) - 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
No report submitted for the 2012 trip
2007
Field Trip Report
Click Here for a Google Map of the meeting place for this field trip
April 27 (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 7:30 AM.
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
2013 Field Trip Report
No report submitted for the 2012 trip
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
May 4 (Saturday) - 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)
2013 Field Trip Report
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
Saturday
Night / Sunday Morning May 4/5 RAILS AND NOCTURNAL SPECIES AT THE C&D CANAL,
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DE
Sunday May 5th at 3:30 AM (Saturday night for
those inclined to stay awake or Sunday morning for those who take a more strict
interpretation of day and time).
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 a joint field trip with Atlantic Audubon and is free to members
and non-members.
Leaders: Steve Kacir, Joe
Delesantro
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
May 5 (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
2013 Field Trip Report
2012 Field
Trip Report
2011 Field
Trip Report
Click Here for a Google Map of the meeting place for this field trip
May
13 (Monday) – GLOUCESTER COUNTY “RUN”, NJ (WEEKDAY)
We will meet at 6:30AM in the small parking area at the gate at the west end
of Carpenter - this is the Rt. 47 end. We will walk Nowhere Rd. first and then
Carpenter down to the old burned field.
This is a walking trip, but we will be moving slowly and concentrating on all
the birds we hear and see. Bring insect repellant. Heavy rain cancels the trip.
If in doubt, contact me the weekend before. Sandra Keller email - sandrakeller@verizon.net
or cell - (856)383-2756.
This DVOC trip is free to members and non-members.
Leader: Sandra Keller
2013 Field Trip Report
2012
Field Trip Report
2011
Field Trip Report
2010 Field
Trip Report
2009 Field
Trip Report
May
18 (Saturday), rain date May 19 (Sunday) – TANNERSVILLE CRANBERRY BOG
The Tannersville Cranberry Bog, owned and managed by The Nature Conservancy,
is recognized as the southernmost low altitude boreal bog along the eastern
seaboard and is designated as a National Natural Landmark. Tannersville Cranberry
Bog was once a 715 acre kettle lake formed thousands of years ago by glacial
depressions, eventually becoming filled in by layers of sphagnum moss to 60
feet deep, creating an acidic fen providing a unique habitat for many species
of plants and animals usually found in northern boreal bogs. Canada Warbler,
Nashville Warbler, and Northern Waterthrush are among the species known to breed
here, many specialized endemic plants can be found in this habitat including
a number of endangered species, and the property has been designated as a Pennsylvania
Important Mammal Area, providing important habitat for otters, beavers, bobcat,
bears. The 150 acre wetland and bog is part of a 775 acre preserve and is surrounded
by upland woods that should be productive for breeders and migrants. The Tannersville
Cranberry Bog is publicly accessible only for scheduled public tours or by special
permit, and participants for this trip are limited to 15, with preference given
to students. All students under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Contact the trip leader to reserve your place for this trip: Cindy
Ahern songbird5212@msn.com or call or text 215-840-4010.
Following our visit to the bog, if time allows, we will make a side trip to
Old Mine Rd., just a short drive from Tannersville to the New Jersey side of
the Delaware Water Gap, known to be reliable for migrating warblers, flycatchers,
thrushes, and more.
The DVOC encourages participants to consider donating $5.00
to the Monroe County EEC
Meet at the Tannersville Inn at 7:30AM where we will consolidate vehicles for
the short drive to the preserve.
Google map of meeting place: https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Tannersville+Inn%2c+Pennsylvania+611%2c+Tannersville%2c+PA&aq=0&oq=Tannersville+Inn&sll=41.117935%2c-77.604698&sspn=4.427268%2c10.821533&vpsrc=0&t=h&ie=UTF8&hq=Tannersville+Inn%2c+Pennsylvania+611%2c+Tannersville%2c+PA&z=15&cid=17606924675814066668&iwloc=A
Leader: Cindy Ahern
May 18 (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: Win Shafer
2013 Field Trip Report
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
May 19 (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
2013 Field Trip Report
No report submitted for the 2012
trip
2011 Field Trip cancelled
2010 Field Trip
Report
Click Here for a Google Map of the meeting place for this field trip
June 4 (Tuesday) – 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 20 people.
This DVOC trip is free to members and non-members
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.
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
June 7-9 (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.
No report submitted for the 2012 trip
2011
Field Trip Report
2008 Field Trip
Report
June
22 or 23 – 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
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
July
20 , 2013 Summer Bombay Hook NWR
Please call the leader for exact details before the trip.
We'll be looking for 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
2012 Field
Trip Report
2011
Field Trip Report
2010
Field Trip Report
2009 Field
Trip Report
August 13 TBA – STONE HARBOR POINT, NUMMY'S ISLAND, NJ
The annual trip to the Stone Harbor - Nummy's Island region of New Jersey will
be on Monday, August 13 this year. We will be concentrating on the terns to
be found in the area - especially Sandwich Tern - but that is rare. One has
been reported already from the Hereford Inlet though.
Please meet at 11:00AM in the McDonald's parking lot along Rt. 147 and New York
Ave. We will be concentrating on Hereford Inlet and Champagne Island at low
tide. We will take a break and hit that sandbar at the north end of Nummy's
Island and return to Hereford Inlet to see what changes the incoming tide will
do to the terns there. I will probably hit the Wetlands Institute at the end
on my way home for those interested. I will not be walking out to the end of
Stone Harbor Point - but anyone is welcome if so desired.
The terns do congregate at high tide at the tip there, but it is a long, hard
walk out on sand! Be prepared. Weather date is Tuesday - August 14. Same timing.
Any questions - please call me on my cell at (856)383-2756 that Sunday afternoon
before. I will have a scope for the group to use. There will be plenty of restroom
and food opportunities and very little walking on my portion of the trip. I
will have my cell with me that Monday if anyone needs to call.
This DVOC trip is free to members and non-members.
Trip Leader: Sandra Keller (856) 383-2756.
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Early September – "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
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November 2 (Saturday) - SAW-WHET OWL BANDING at HIDDEN VALLEY, PA
DVOC continues it's longtime tradition of visiting Scott Weidensaul’s
Saw-whet Owl Banding Station during the peak of Saw-whet migration. During this
popular field trip, we'll get an opportunity to observe and learn from the experts,
how banding Saw-whet Owls has revealed myriad information about the lives of
these small birds-of-prey. Bring cameras and snacks, for an enjoyable evening!
Saw-whet Owl numbers are cyclical, and each year varies. There are no guarantees,
but we've seen at least one bird every year except once. Meet at the banding
station at 6:30 PM, located along the Kittitany Ridge on Second Mountain in
Schuylkill County - approximately 2 hours from Philadelphia. Dress warmly. Expect
to be out till 11PM. Limited to 15 participants - registration required. Contact
Debbie Beer, debbeer(at)hotmail.com, 610-955-4098. Provide name(s) in your party
and cell phone number. First come, first served. There is often a waiting list;
please make sure you show if you register. This DVOC trip is free to members
and non-members. Priority will be given to DVOC members.
Leader: Debbie Beer
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