[DVOC] E-Mail Update - Number 07-43 - 11/4/07

[Bert Filemyr]

The Delaware Valley Ornithological Club  (DVOC) Weekly Update
  
Annual DVOC Banquet - Wednesday December 5 (note the day of the week and the
date!)
Sign up now!
Please join us for the upcoming DVOC banquet. Note the day and date which is
a departure from our usual Thursday evening in November. Our speaker, Dr.
Don Kroodsma, is a Professor Emeritus of Biology at the University of
Massachusetts. He is THE man in the science of bird song today which he has
studied for thirty years. Dr. Kroodsma has written a book about the art and
science of birdsong in which he demonstrates its diversity through 30
carefully chosen examples. His focus and approach to his study is unique
inasmuch as he tours the US on his bicycle, collecting bird songs along the
way. Dr. Kroodsma maintains that there is no better way to hear a continent
sing than by bicycle.
Everyone is welcome. Members, non-members, spouses, friends, etc.
Complete information is available at
<http://www.dvoc.org/Banquet/Banquet2007.htm>
http://www.dvoc.org/Banquet/Banquet2007.htm
 
Looking for Ornithological Studies Topics and Speakers
We are looking for suggestions for topics and speakers (especially
yourself!) for our "Orni Study" presentations. These short talks (10-15
minutes) can be on any topic related to birds, such as bird identification,
behavior, an interesting observation or occurrence, a special site,
photography, birding techniques, history, a conservation or research
project, etc. etc. We always welcome variety in topics, speakers and
formats. All members are encouraged to give a presentation:  we are all
constantly learning from each other.  Please send suggestions to Art
McMorris:  McMorris AT mac DOT com. 
To see various topics that have been presented at past meetings, go to
<http://www.dvoc.org/OrnithStudy/OrnithStudy.htm#Recent>
http://www.dvoc.org/OrnithStudy/OrnithStudy.htm#Recent
 
Upcoming Meeting (Details at  <http://www.dvoc.org/> www.dvoc.org under
"Meetings") 
Thursday - November 15th- 7:30 pm
Held at the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia
Program - Dr. Bob Curry - "Hybridization of Black-capped and Carolina
Chickadees"
In Pennsylvania, Black-capped Chickadees and Carolina Chickadees come into
contact along a long, narrow zone. In this zone, the species hybridize, and
the presence of each influences the social development of the other. Bob
will discuss his findings from intensive field study of four different
populations.
Ornithological Study - Edie Parnum - "Hummingbird Hotspot in Central
Pennsylvania" 
 
Upcoming Field Trip: (Details and directions at www.dvoc.org
<http://www.dvoc.org/>  under "Field Trips") 
November 10 (Saturday) - Saw-whet Owl Banding, Hidden Valley PA
Join Jim Logan, Jr. at Scott Weidensaul's banding station along the
Kittitany Ridge on Second Mountain in Schuylkill County during the peak of
Saw-whet migration. Meet at the banding station at 6:30PM. Dress warmly.
Expect to be out till 11PM. Limited to 15 participants. (This trip is full.
A waiting list has been started.) Contact Bob Horton to sign up. (Contact
information on Club website)
Leader: Bob Horton
 
Interesting Photographs
http://www.flickr.com/photos/frasers/sets/72157602891766933/ - A Northern
Goshawk takes a chicken at Scott Frazer's house near Evansburg, PA
 <http://www.dvoc.org/OrnithStudy/OrnithStudy.htm#Recent> 
DVOC Website Page of the Week
http://www.dvoc.org/Directions/Directions.htm - Directions to area places
 
Website Enhancements This Past Week
Bake Oven Knob Field Trip Report
Bird Names - The Apostrophes Ornithological Study
Minutes of the 10/18 meeting
 
 
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Report Your Sightings to the Delaware Valley RBA
The Delaware Valley RBA is posted on Thursday evenings at
<http://www.dvoc.org/RBA/Current/Active/Index.htm>
http://www.dvoc.org/RBA/Current/Active/Index.htm
It is also available at 215 240 5747
Report your sightings to  <mailto:rba at dvoc.com> rba at dvoc.com or 215 240 5747
The general guidelines of what to report are on the Delaware Valley Rare
Bird Alert Page -  <http://www.dvoc.org/RBA/Current/Active/Index.htm>
<http://www.dvoc.org/RBA/Current/Active/Index.htm>
http://www.dvoc.org/RBA/Current/Active/Index.htm
 
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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