[DVOC] Weekly Digest - Number 08-50 - 12/07/08

Sun Dec 7 14:50:34 PST 2008

The Delaware Valley Ornithological Club  (DVOC) Weekly Digest 

2008 DVOC Conservation Award

The 2008 DVOC Conservation award was presented at the 12/4/08 meeting to
Scott Weidensaul in recognition of his continuing research into the
migration habits of Northern Saw-whet Owls.

Upcoming Meeting

Thursday December 18th 7:30 pm at the Academy of Natural Sciences

Program - Photo Contest
Deadline for submissions is December 10th!

Well, fall is here and many of you have taken some great trips and shot some
wonderful photos. Will you win the DVOC slide contest? Prizes will be
awarded in four categories: Birds, Natural History (non-avian fauna and
flora), Scenery, and Birders (one year, former President Bob Sehl was shown
riding a camel).
Entries must be submitted in advance to Frank Windfelder. You can submit a
MAXIMUM of 5 shots in the categories of Birds and Natural History, but only
three in Scenery and Birders. Prizes will be awarded.

Put your pictures on a CD and either email them, snail mail them, or hand
them to Frank Windfelder at a DVOC meeting. 

Format: Digital only

Please name the contents of the photo and give the place where it was taken.

Ornithological Study - Art McMorris - 2008 Pennsylvania Peregrine Nesting
Season

Interesting Bird - Looking for Thoughts

Long time club member Marvin Hyett has sent the webmaster two shots of a
loon he took in California. He says " These photos of a loon, taken 7/5/00,
in Bolsa Chica WMA, Calif., are perplexing to me. Especially with the light
hind neck. Any input would be appreciated."

Check out the pictures at http://www.dvoc.org/Misc/2008/HyettPictures.htm

His e-mail address is on the webpage

Christmas Count Season is Rapidly Approaching

The Christmas Bird Count schedule is now posted on the DVOC website, and
volunteers are needed in many areas.  Contact the compiler to join one of
the many counts in the Delaware Valley region.

http://www.dvoc.org/DelValBirding/CountsCensuses/index.htm 

Upcoming Field Trips  
January 2 (Friday) - 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: $115 + $5 CBC Fee (optional)

Leader: Paul Guris

January 10 (Saturday) - PHILADELPHIA MID-WINTER BIRD CENSUS, PENNSYLVANIA
(PMWBC) 

Join the 23rd annual mid-winter census which highlights the incredible
diversity of habitat and species found within our city borders . An average
of 92 species are recorded each year including notable rarities. 

Contact: Keith Russell

Interesting Links

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7755309.stm - submitted by Doris McGovern

http://www.comcast.net/articles/news-science/20081202/Ivory.Billed.Woodpecke
r/ submitted by Colin Campbell

2009 DVOC Membership Directory

The club is preparing the 2009 directory and that means it is time for
members to ensure that their contact information is correct. An update
packet will be circulated at the two December meetings for attendees to
check their information. If you are unable to attend and your contact
information has changed in the past year, please send the changes to
treasurer at dvoc.org. The contact information in the directory includes name,
address, e-mail address, home phone, work/daytime phone, and cell phone.

Submit all changes by Friday December 19

Recent Website Enhancements

(12/5/08) Turner E. McMullen Cassinia Obituary

(12/5/08) Nelson Dewitt Pumyea Cassinia Obituary

(12/5/08) William W. Fowler Cassinia Obituary

(12/5/08) M. Albert Linton Cassinia Obituary

(12/5/08) James A. G Rehn Cassinia Obituary

(12/5/08) Mark P. M. Robinson Cassinia Obituary

(12/5/08) Henry T. Underdown Cassinia Obituary

(12/5/08) 11/6/08 Meeting Minutes

Items Available for Purchase at DVOC Meetings

DVOC Hats - $17 each

DVOC car window stickers - $1 each
"Birders Conservation Handbook: 100 North American Birds at Risk" by Dr.
Jeff Wells - only $25 (limited supply)

"Song of the Blue Ocean" by Dr. Carl Safina - signed by author - A $17 value
now only $12 (limited supply)

Bert Filemyr and/or Jeff Holt will have copies of their book "The Composite
Prints of the Audubon's Birds of America" available at most meetings - $12
each

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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

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/nikondvoc
 <http://www.cafepress.com/dvoc> 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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