[DVOC] E-Mail Update - Number 07-40 - 10/14/07

Sun Oct 14 11:03:12 PDT 2007

The Delaware Valley Ornithological Club  (DVOC) Weekly Update

Upcoming Meeting (Details at www.dvoc.org <http://www.dvoc.org/>  under
"Meetings") 
This Thursday - October 18th- 7:30 pm
Held at the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia
Jeff Wells - "Three Secrets About Bird Conservation They Don't Want You to
Know"
Jeff Wells, author of the upcoming Princeton University Press publication
"Birder's Conservation Handbook: North America's 100 Birds of Conservation
Concern", will talk about his views on the state of birds and bird
conservation in North America. In a wide-ranging presentation covering
everything from global warming to lingerie, Kleenex, donut holes, and the
Argentinean economy, Dr. Wells will describe the best-kept secrets of bird
conservation and tell about some amazing conservation opportunities that
still exist including protection of the Boreal--North America's Great Bird
Nursery.
Ornithological Study - Adrian Binns - "Newcomers to the Delaware Valley"

Annual DVOC Banquet - Wednesday December 5 (note the day of the week and the
date!)
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.
Complete information is available at
<http://www.dvoc.org/Banquet/Banquet2007.htm>
http://www.dvoc.org/Banquet/Banquet2007.htm
The registration form has been updated to reflect the availability of a
vegetarian dinner option.

Upcoming Field Trips: (Details and directions at www.dvoc.org
<http://www.dvoc.org/>  under "Field Trips") 
November 3 or 4 (Saturday or Sunday) - Bake Oven Knob, Pennsylvania
For raptors and possible Golden Eagle and Goshawk. A decision on which day
should have the best conditions will be made the week prior. Meet at parking
lot at 8:30AM and bring lunch. Leaders: Frank Windfelder, Bert Filemyr
November 10 (Saturday) - Saw-whet Owl Banding, Hidden Valley PA
Join Scott Weidensaul at his 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. (As of Sunday 10/14, there are only two
places left.) Contact Adrian Binns to sign up. (Contact information on Club
website)
Leader: Adrian Binns

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

Delaware Valley RBA - New Phone Number
Call 215-240-5747 to hear the latest Delaware Valley RBA. You can also use
this number to report sightings.

DVOC Website Page of the Week
http://www.dvoc.org/History/ImagesOfFounders/index.htm
<http://www.dvoc.org/DelValBirding/Reporting.htm>  - Images of founders and
early members of the DVOC

Call for Nominations
It is time for Club members to submit nominees for the Julian K. Potter, the
Witmer Stone Award and the Conservation Award. Full criteria and information
is at
http://www.dvoc.org/Misc/2007/Nominations.htm

Website Enhancements This Past Week
Windfelder's Philadelphia Big Year - Now 226, A New Record!
Fecal Sacs Ornithological Study

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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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