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Meeting -
Thursday
September 16, 2010
7:30 pm
Held
at the Academy of Natural Sciences,
Philadelphia, PA
Directions
to the Meeting
Directions to the informal
pre-meeting dinner
Program Adrian Binns, “A Naked Safari:
Tales of East Africa”
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Join DVOC favorite Adrian Binns
for humorous stories from his birding and wildlife tours in East
Africa. Renowned for its peerless concentrations of wildlife, this
truly remarkable part of Africa is home to a huge variety and abundance
of birds and mammals, particularly in the savannas and eastern edge
of the rain forests. There is so much more than just seeing “The
Big 5” and saying you have been on safari. Come prepared for
encounters and stories from the world’s most famous wildlife
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Full
2010 Meeting Schedule
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Looking
Ahead!
The DVOC Annual Banquet will be held on
Thursday November 18th.
Scott Weidensaul is the speaker!
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for more information |
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Field Trips
September
11 (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-members
Meet 8 AM at the Militia Hill Hawk Watch deck
Trip Leader: Jane Henderson
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for trip reports from previous years
September 12
(Sunday)– STONE HARBOR POINT, NUMMY'S ISLAND, NJ
We will meet at 11:30AM (note this time) in the parking lot of the Wetlands
Institute which is located along Rt. 657 - Stone Harbor Blvd.
We will follow the birds from their high tide roosts to their favorite
medium and low tide feeding areas enjoying good studies and hopefully
a rarity or two. Even though shorebirds will be the focus, this area
is also good for herons and egrets, terns, and depending on the winds,
maybe some migrant passerines.
Bring a scope, bird id books, suntan lotion, insect repellant, and snacks.
There will be plenty of opportunities for restroom breaks or even to
hit a store for food if desired. You can always catch up with the group
at any time. We will hit 4 or 5 locations for shorebirds - none of which
are far from the Wetlands Institute.
For a more detailed list of possible species we could see, please see
last year's trip report. Feel free to call my cell a few days before
or even the day of the trip if needed - (856)383-2756.
The trip will probably go until 5:00PM or so. Very bad weather will
cancel, but a light rain could actually be good for the birding. Check
the web site a couple days before if any questions on the weather.
This DVOC trip is free to members and non-members.
Trip Leader: Sandra Keller (856)
383-2756.
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for trip reports from previous years
September 15
(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:
Shawmont School
535 Shawmont Ave.
Philadelphia 19128
Parking is available in school lot.
Click
Here for location of the school
This is a joint DVOC / Wyncote Audubon Society field trip and is free
to members and non-members
Leader: Jane Henderson
Click Here
for trip reports from previous years
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(9/5/10)
Higbee Beach Field Trip Report
