[DVOC] E-Mail Update - Number 07-36 - 9/16/07

[Bert Filemyr]

The Delaware Valley Ornithological Club  (DVOC) Weekly Update
 
Upcoming Meeting (Details at  <http://www.dvoc.org/> www.dvoc.org under
"Meetings") 
This Thursday - September 20th - 7:30 pm
Held at the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia
Program: Pete Bacinski - "Montana: The Last Best Place"
Ornithological Study: Art McMorris - "What's the Logic of Eclipse Plumage in
Ducks"
 
Upcoming Field Trips: (Details and directions at www.dvoc.org
<http://www.dvoc.org/>  under "Field Trips") 
October 16 (Saturday) SHARP-TAILED SPARROWS AT TUCKERTON MARSHES, NEW JERSEY

We should get great looks at Salt Marsh Sharp-tail's as well as being able
to compare all races of Nelson's. A walk along 7 bridges road will add
additional species. We have gotten Clay-colored Sparrow in several years.
Bring high boots or wellies. Pack a lunch if you will follow us to
Brigantine NWR afterwards. Meet at the end of 7 Bridges Road at 7:30 sharp!
Leader: Frank Windfelder

 
Call for Nominations
It is time for Club members to submit nominees for the Julian K. Potter and
Witmer Stone Awards. Full criteria and information is at
http://www.dvoc.org/Misc/2007/Nominations.htm
 
Interesting Link 
http://www.hiltonpond.org/ThisWeek070901.html - submitted by Rick Mellon
http://www.delawareestuary.org/newsandevents/partnershipevents/sepacoastday.
asp - submitted by Debbie Beer
 
John James Audubon Audubon Center at Mill Grove Event
An event featuring author Scott Weidensaul will be held on Tuesday September
25th. The John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove is located in Audubon Pa.,
near Norristown. Full information is available at
<http://www.dvoc.org/Misc/2007/MillGroveInvitation.pdf>
http://www.dvoc.org/Misc/2007/MillGroveInvitation.pdf. Feel free to
distribute this flyer to local nature centers.
 
DVOC Website Page of the Week
 <http://www.dvoc.org/Conservation/Corner2007/ConservationCorner2007.htm>
http://www.dvoc.org/Conservation/Corner2007/ConservationCorner2007.htm -
Conservation Corner - a running list of issues of interest to our members.
 
Website Enhancements This Past Week
Windfelder Philadelphia Big Year Update (Now 220!)
Keith Russell Personal Page
NWR Week Conservation Corner
Call for Nominations
Chimney Swift Field Trip Report
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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
Report your sightings to  <mailto:rba at dvoc.com> rba at dvoc.com. 
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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