[DVOC] E-Mail Update - Number 07-46 - 11/25/07

[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!)
All reservations must be in by Sunday December 2. - ONE WEEK FROM TODAY
Sign up now!
Please join us for the 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
Congratulations to Anna and Dennis Bert who won the drawing to sit with the
speaker at dinner.
 
2008 Membership Directory
It is time to update your contact information for the 2008 Membership
Directory. A list will be circulated for members to submit changes at the
next meeting or e-mail any changes to Naomi Murphy (
<mailto:ndmurphy3 at hotmail.com> ndmurphy3 AT hotmail.com [Substitute @ for
AT]).
 
Upcoming Field Trip: (Details and directions at www.dvoc.org
<http://www.dvoc.org/>  under "Field Trips") 
Friday January 4, 2008 Hudson Shelf Valley CBC Pelagic
Explore the underwater trench called the Hudson Shelf Valley that extends
from near shore all the way to the Hudson Canyon. Birds of interest seen in
the past include Dovekie, Razorbill, Common Murre, Atlantic Puffin,
Black-legged Kittiwake, Iceland Gull, and Northern Gannet.
The trip sails from Belmar, NJ from 8:00 AM to approx. 4:00 PM
Cost: $90 + $5 CBC Fee (optional)
Visit http://www.paulagics.com/ for further information

Leader: Paul Guris
 
Land Use Seminar - submitted by Debbie Beer
The Rohm & Haas company will host a public Land Use and Conservation Plan
Meeting, coordinated by Natural Lands Trust (NLT), a regional land
conservation organization, on Wednesday, November 28th, 5:30 - 7:00 pm.  NLT
is developing a conservation plan for the natural areas portion of Rohm &
Haas' undeveloped land (possibly tidal marsh restoration and a trail along
the river).  The purpose of the meeting is to solicit feedback from the
public before NLT develops a proposal.  The meeting takes place at the Rohm
& Haas Engineering Building at 3100 State Road, Croydon, PA 19021.  The
public is freely invited.  Refreshments will be available.  If you have
questions, please contact Danielle Beerhalter, Rohm & Haas Public Affairs
Manager at 215-785-8828.
 
 <http://www.dvoc.org/OrnithStudy/OrnithStudy.htm#Recent> 
DVOC Website Page of the Week
http://www.dvoc.org/Banquet/Banquet2007.htm - Banquet information
 
Interesting Link
http://vireo.acnatsci.org/Birders.php?VIREO_SESSION_ID=5a954fb12c117cd6c67a7
657b835cc6f - click on Common Feeder Birds (These pages were researched and
designed by club member Brad Whitman)
 
 
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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 7547
Report your sightings to  <mailto:rba at dvoc.com> rba at dvoc.com or 215 240 7547
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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