[DVOC] Weekly Digest - Number 08-13- 3/23/08

[Bert Filemyr]

The Delaware Valley Ornithological Club  (DVOC) Weekly Digest
 
Upcoming Field Trip: (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
  
Upcoming Meeting (Details and directions at  <http://www.dvoc.org/>
www.dvoc.org)
Thursday April 4, 7:30 pm, at the Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia
PA
Program - David Errol Pattemore, "On the brink: Conservation of Endemic New
Zealand Birds"
New Zealand has been long separated from other land masses and the bird
fauna evolved in the absence of ground-dwelling mammals. Since the arrival
of humans and associated mammal pests around 1000 years ago, 42% of endemic
bird species have become extinct and a further 26 species are currently
listed as 'Nationally Critical'. New Zealand's birds are largely unique and
exhibit several common curious features such as extreme longevity,
flightlessness and gigantism. The conservation of New Zealand's unique birds
has involved dramatic and innovative techniques to bring populations back
from the very brink of extinction. In this talk David will introduce you to
some of New Zealand's weird and wonderful birds (including detail on the
kakapo recovery program), describe the continued threats to their existence
and detail the steps that are being taken to ensure that someday, even you
may get a chance to see them. 
Ornithological Study - New North American Birds: Expert Predictions and
Actuality - Colin Campbell
 
DVOC Website Page of the Week
 <http://www.dvoc.org/OrnithStudy/IDBibliography2007.pdf>
http://www.dvoc.org/OrnithStudy/IDBibliography2007.pdf - Frank Windfelder's
ID database
 
Interesting Links
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/edinburgh_and_east/7305469.stm
submitted by Colin Campbell
http://www.stlucieaudubon.org/images/BirdPhotos/Sandhills/Sandhills.html - a
series of photographs taken by Hart Rufe of breeding Sandhill Cranes
 
Recent Website Enhancements 
Minutes of the March 6 meeting
Barnegat Photo Field Trip Report
Delaware Breeding Bird Atlas Ornithological Report
Barnegat Field Trip Report
Delaware Shorebird Monitoring Information
Merritt Island Conservation Corner
Pocomoke Weekend Fact Sheet
 
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)

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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. 
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Information on the Club and Club activities are at  <http://www.dvoc.org>
www.dvoc.org
 
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