[DVOC] Weekly Digest - Number 08-12 - 3/16/08

[Bert Filemyr]

The Delaware Valley Ornithological Club  (DVOC) Weekly Digest
 
Upcoming Meeting (Details and directions at  <http://www.dvoc.org/>
www.dvoc.org)
This Thursday March 20, 7:30 pm, at the Academy of Natural Sciences,
Philadelphia PA
Program - Jeff Gordon - " iBird: Digital Technology vs. Natural History" 
Many people think that one of the most valuable things about birdwatching is
that it offers a chance to "unwire," to escape from things man-made into a
more natural, authentic state. How does this notion fare in the days of
iPods, laptops, and camera phones? What are the challenges and opportunities
we all face as unprecedented power to collect and share information combines
with increasing usage demands on decreasing natural areas?
While Jeff doesn't pretend to have all the answers to these questions, he
does have a good deal of experience with birds, birders, and digital
doodads. Join him for a conversation about the state of our art.
Ornithological Study - Delaware Breeding Bird Atlas - Anthony Gonzon
 
Passing of a Member
George Reynard died on Sunday, March 9 at the age of 94. George was a
fixture in the club for many years, and was an Honorary Member, the highest
accolade that DVOC awards to its members. He was world famous for his work
in recording bird sounds.
  
DVOC Website Page of the Week
http://www.dvoc.org/Membership/HonoraryHistory.htm
<http://www.dvoc.org/DelValBirding/DelValBirders.htm>  - Honorary members of
the DVOC
 
Field Trip Pictures
The club is always looking for pictures for the website.
(http://www.dvoc.org/Misc/PhotoCredits.htm) The club is blessed with many
excellent photographers. All members are encouraged to send pictures to
webmaster at dvoc.org for use on the website. Several members maintain on-line
accounts where they post their pictures. If you post to an on-line account
please let the webmaster know so a link from the DVOC site can be set up.
Let's share all our great photographs!
 
Upcoming Field Trips: (Details and directions at  <http://www.dvoc.org>
www.dvoc.org under "Field Trips") 
March 29 (Saturday) Southwest New Jersey (Mannington Marsh and Pedricktown) 
For possible winter stragglers such as Ross' Goose, Eurasian Teal, Eurasian
Wigeon, Rusty, Brewer's and Yellow-headed Blackbirds, and any early migrants
(Ruffs have previously been seen on this trip) as well as being a good time
of the year for Cackling Goose, Sandhill Crane, Winter Wren, American
Woodcock, Fox Sparrow, Bald Eagle, and any early shorebirds.
Meet at the Center Square location no later than 6:15 AM or the Pedricktown
Road location at the foot of the causeway at 7:30 AM.
Directions and further information is on the website
Leader: Frank Windfelder
 
Interesting Link
http://www.world-science.net/othernews/080228_birdsong.htm - submitted by
Andy Urquhart
 
Items Available for Purchase at DVOC Meetings
DVOC car window stickers - $1 each
DVOC patches - $1 each (limited supply)
"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)

Recent Website Enhancements
Lesser Black-backed Gull Ornithological Study including speaker's notes
Wetlands Habitat Conservation Corner
Fall 1998 Larus
January 1992 Larus
Winter 2000 Larus
Kacir's Montgomery County Big Year

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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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