[DVOC] E-Mail Update - Number 07-21 - 6/3/07

[Bert Filemyr]

The Delaware Valley Ornithological Club  (DVOC) Weekly Update
 
Upcoming Meeting (Details at www.dvoc.org <http://www.dvoc.org/>  under
"Meetings") 
This Thursday June 7, 2007 - 7:30 pm at the Academy of Natural Sciences in
Philadelphia
The June 7 meeting will be our annual May Run Roundup. Paul Guris in now
accepting reports from groups and individuals who did some form of organized
big day in May, or perhaps even somebody who just kept track of a
particularly good day of migration.
In order to make report submission easier for the submitters, and for Paul,
an Excel spreadsheet for this purpose has been posted on the website. Check
the main page for further information.
There will no Ornithological Study at this meeting.
 
Birder Beware
On our website is an article prepared by the officers and council of our
Club with important information for anyone considering a birding tour or a
pelagic trip. While this article has been posted for several years, it is
always good to review it occasionally. The direct link is
http://www.dvoc.org/Misc/BirdersBeware.htm
 
Upcoming Field Trip: (Details at www.dvoc.org <http://www.dvoc.org/>  under
"Field Trips") 
Saturday July 14 - Bombay Hook and Environs.
Join us to witness the early part of the annual southbound shorebird
migration spectacle. Meet at 7:30AM at the headquarters
Leader: Martin Selzer
 
Annual Picnic
Hold Saturday July 21st for our annual club picnic hosted by Anita and Paul
Guris. Additional information will be given in the Weekly Club Updates and
posted on our website when available.
 
 <http://www.senecarocksaudubon.org> 

Bald Eagle Protection by Debbie Beer (Conservation Chairperson)

    On June 1, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) announced the Bald
Eagle will continue to be strongly protected by federal law, in the likely
event that they are removed from Endangered Species Act protection on June
29. USFWS finalized modifications to a regulatory definition under the Bald
and Golden Eagle Protection Act, the primary federal law that will be used
to manage eagles if they are removed from the Federal Endangered/Threatened
Species List. Specifically, the Service provided a detailed definition of
the word "disturb."
    In addition, the USFWS opened a 90-day public comment period, beginning
on June 5, on a proposal to establish a permit program under the Eagle Act
that would allow a limited take of bald and golden eagles while ensuring
that populations are not significantly affected. This proposed permit is
intended to be similar to the "Incidental Take" permit under the Endangered
Species Act. Comments on the proposed permit must be received by September
4, 2007. 
Comments may be sent by mail to the Division of Migratory Bird Management, 
Attn: RIN 1018-AV11, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, 
MBSP-4107, Arlington, Virginia 22203. Comments may also be transmitted
electronically to EaglePermitRegulation at fws.gov, or by following the
instructions at the Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
All comments should refer to RIN 1018-AV11.

More information about this Bald Eagle announcement is available at
http://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/baldeagle.ht

 
Recent Website Enhancements
Windfelder's Philadelphia Big Year
Bald Eagle Protection Conservation Corner

 
Merchandise Available!
Both DVOC merchandise and Nikon/DVOC Lagerhead Shrikes merchandise are
available at our on-line store. 
http://www.cafepress.com/nikondvoc
http://www.cafepress.com/dvoc
  
Information on the Club and Club activities are at  <http://www.dvoc.org/>
www.dvoc.org
 
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