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<p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:blue'>The Delaware Valley Ornithological Club (DVOC) Weekly Digest </span></strong><span
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<p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>DVOC
Annual Banquet - This Thursday November 20th </span></strong><span
style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Consolas'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>6
pm cash bar (munchies included!)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>7
pm dinner<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Directions
to the banquet are on the website<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>New
this year - Door Prize: A $25.00 Nikon Pro Staff Gift Certificate, plus a
surprise package!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Contact
Banquet Chairs Bernice and Joe Koplin for any last minute questions or
problems.<br>
DVOC Hats will be available for purchase at the banquet - $17<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Release
of a New Book by Club Members</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br>
Club members Jeff Holt and Bert Filemyr are pleased to announce the publication
of their book - <i>The Composite Prints of Audubon's Birds of America.</i> This
book is the direct result of the March 2007 DVOC Field Trip to Mill Grove,
Audubon PA. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>In
1838, as John James Audubon’s monumental creation, Birds of America, was
nearing completion, he requested that his engraver, Robert Havell, produce 13
extra, unique prints. Havell was instructed to combine images from two separate
plates into a single print, commonly known as a “Composite Plate”.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Only
two full sets, along with a handful of individual prints, of these rare prints
exist today and are rarely if ever seen by the public. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>In
this book Jeff and Bert, for the first time anywhere, provide an analysis as to
how and why these plates were made, while providing illustrations depicting all
13 of the Composite Plates.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Further
information on this significant addition to the literature on John James
Audubon is available at <a
href="http://www.thefilemyrs.com/AudubonComposites/index.htm">http://www.thefilemyrs.com/AudubonComposites/index.htm</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>This
book, produced in conjunction with the DVOC, is available at <a
href="http://www.Amazon.com">www.Amazon.com</a>. Search for "Audubon
Composites".<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>In
the November of 2009, Jeff and Bert will be presenting a program about this
topic at a club meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Upcoming
Field Trips </span><o:p></o:p></strong></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>November
22 (Saturday) - Brigantine (Forsythe) NWR, NJ</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Forsythe
NWR November is the time of year for waterfowl, but sparrows won't be
overlooked and last year on this trip we had a Cave Swallow which is rare for
this location. This trip is geared towards beginning birders - both adult and
young. The birds we will see this time of year are great to start out with as
they are easily visible, large, and they usually stay put for excellent
observations. Sandra Keller will also guide participants on starting flight id.
Again, the species this time of year make for an excellent study.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The
trip will be mostly driving as we circle the dikes probably 2 times, but we may
walk a trail for a short distance. Bring lunch or buy at one of the many stores
and/or restaurants along Rt. 9. Bring binoculars, scopes, field guides, cold
weather clothing - layers work best - and plenty of food and drink.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Sandra
will have many field guides and a scope for general use.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Meet
in the parking lot by the restrooms at 11:30AM. We will probably go until 4:30
or 5:00PM depending on whether Short-eared Owls are being seen.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Sandra
may have to change the start time on this trip, so be sure and check the web
site a few days before. Inclement weather cancels, but Sandra may switch to
Sunday. Again, keep an eye on the web site. Directions to Forsythe NWR are
simple and are posted on many web sites and written up in many books.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Bill
Boyles "Guide to Bird Finding in New Jersey" has a good set of
directions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Googlemaps
and Mapquest are also excellent alternatives for driving directions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>If
any specific questions about the trip, please contact Sandra at (856)383-2756.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Brigantine
(Forsythe) NWR is marked on the Atlantic County Birding Page on the club
website.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Leader:
Sandra Keller<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>November
28 (Friday) Hawk Migration at Raccoon Ridge, NJ<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>New
in 2008 <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Do
you find yourself with nothing to do on the day after Thanksgiving? Want to get
out and burn off some of that turkey? Or pumpkin pie? Come join us at Raccoon
Ridge for a day of hawk watching. This late in the season usually bring in
Golden Eagles, Goshawks and other late migrants. We will meet at the Blairstown
Diner in Blairstown, NJ at 8:30 AM and proceed to the AMC's Mohigan Lodge and
hike along the Appalachian Trail for about two miles to Raccoon Ridge. It will
be COLD! Dress warmly with many layers. Bring lunch and a pad to sit on.
Meeting time is 8:30 AM. If you are going to attend, please let Bob know in
advance by email. He will try to arrange car pools. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Leader:
Bob Horton<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The
Blairstown Diner is marked on the Warren County Birding Page on the club website.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>2009
DVOC Membership Directory<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>It
is time to start 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 next couple of 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 <a
href="mailto:treasurer@dvoc.org">treasurer@dvoc.org</a>. The contact
information in the directory includes name, address, e-mail address, home
phone, work/daytime phone, and cell phone.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Looking
For An End Of the Year Tax Deduction?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Contributions
to the DVOC Conservation Fund are tax deductable. Any contributions received by
the club before 12/31 will be passed on to Scott Wiesenthal's Saw-whet Owl
Banding and Research Project, our major 2008 recipient. Make your check payable
to DVOC and send it to Bert Filemyr, DVOC Treasurer, 1314 Lenore Road,
Meadowbrook, PA 19046<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>December
18th Meeting - Photo Contest <br>
</span></b><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Deadline
for submissions is December 10th!</span></b><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Format:
Digital only<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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).<br>
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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Put
your pictures on a CD and either email them, snail mail them, or hand them to
Frank Windfelder at a DVOC meeting.</span><strong><span style='font-weight:
normal'><o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Recent
Website Enhancement<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>(11/13/08)
2009 Field Trip Schedule<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>(11/13/08)
Saw-whet Owl Banding Article<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>(11/13/08)
Larus Volume 22 No. 1 Spring 1996<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>(11/13/08)
Larus Volume 22 No. 2 Fall 1996<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>(11/13/08)
Larus Volume 26 No. 1 Spring 1999<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>(11/13/08)
Delaware Valley RBA<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>(11/12/08)
2009 Meetings and Programs<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>(11/10/08)
10/16/08 Meeting Minutes<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>(11/10/08)
Jerry Vernick Personal Page<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>(11/10/08)
Sandy Barenbaum Personal Page<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Items
Available for Purchase at DVOC Meetings</span></strong><span style='font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>DVOC
Hats - $17 each<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>DVOC
car window stickers - $1 each<br>
"Birders Conservation Handbook: 100 North American Birds at Risk" by
Dr. Jeff Wells - only $25 (limited supply)</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>"Song
of the Blue Ocean" by Dr. Carl Safina - signed by author - A $17 value now
only $12 (limited supply)</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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____________________________________________________________________________________________________<br>
Report Your Sightings to the Delaware Valley RBA<br>
The Delaware Valley RBA is posted on Thursday evenings at </span><a
href="http://www.dvoc.org/RBA/Current/Active/Index.htm"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>http://www.dvoc.org/RBA/Current/Active/Index.htm</span></a><br>
<span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>It is also
available at 215 240 7547<br>
Report your sightings to </span><a href="mailto:rba@dvoc.com"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>rba@dvoc.com</span></a><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> or 215 240 7547<br>
The general guidelines of what to report are on the Delaware Valley Rare Bird
Alert Page - </span><a href="http://www.dvoc.org/RBA/Current/Active/Index.htm"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>http://www.dvoc.org/RBA/Current/Active/Index.htm</span></a><br>
<span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <br>
Merchandise Available!<br>
Both DVOC merchandise and Nikon/DVOC Lagerhead Shrikes merchandise are
available at our on-line store. <br>
</span><a href="http://www.cafepress.com/nikondvoc"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>http://www.cafepress.com/nikondvoc</span></a><br>
<a href="http://www.cafepress.com/dvoc"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>http://www.cafepress.com/dvoc</span></a><br>
<span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <br>
Information on the Club and Club activities are at </span><a
href="http://www.dvoc.org"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>www.dvoc.org</span></a><br>
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