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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=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Upcoming
Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>This
Thursday December 4th 7:30 pm at the Academy of Natural Sciences<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Program
- Scott Weidensaul, “Of a Feather”<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>From
the moment Europeans arrived in North America, they were awestruck by a
continent awash with birds - great flocks of wild pigeons, woodlands alive with
brilliantly colored songbirds. Join naturalist and author Scott Weidensaul as
he traces the unpredictable history of bird study in America, from frontier
ornithologists (one of whom barely escaped pursuing Apaches with a precious
hawk egg hidden in his mouth) to society matrons who organized the first
effective conservation movement; from luminaries like Alexander Wilson (a
convicted blackmailer) and Audubon (an accomplished liar) to modern geniuses
like Roger Tory Peterson.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Also
at the meeting - Presentation of the 2008 DVOC Conservation Award<o:p></o:p></span></b></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><o:p></o:p></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. <o:p></o:p></span></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"'>Please
name the contents of the photo and give the place where it was taken.<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"'>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"'>Bert
and Jeff will have a few copies available at this week's meeting for $12 each.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>An
article about this book recently appeared in the Gloucester County Time</span>s<span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> - <a
href="http://blog.nj.com/southjerseylife/2008/11/resident_coauthors_first_book.html">http://blog.nj.com/southjerseylife/2008/11/resident_coauthors_first_book.html</a>
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<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"'>Christmas
Count Season is Rapidly Approaching<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a
href="http://www.dvoc.org/DelValBirding/CountsCensuses/index.htm">http://www.dvoc.org/DelValBirding/CountsCensuses/index.htm</a>
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<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"'>Request
for Help<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The
DVOC is pleased to pass this on.<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=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> I
am a grad student at U Penn and as the final project before the completion of
my degree I have <span class=e>chosen</span> to write a management plan aimed
at restoring and protecting Common Nighthawk and Chimney Swift populations in
urban Philadelphia. Both of these species have shown declines (more
dramatic for the nighthawk) particularly in the urban habitats that have helped
to sustain these species in regions where the majority of their natural habitat
has been degraded or destroyed.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> The
plan that I am working on will most likely involve the construction of gravel
nest patches for Nighthawks and chimney boxes for Swifts, as both gravel roofs
and accessible chimneys have become more scarce and both species have less
available habitat as a result.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> Among
the questions that I have not yet answered about this project are where the
best locations for nest patches or swift boxes would be. It seems logical
to start in areas where these species are already living and expand from
there. So where are they living?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> I
have looked at the most recent BBC and there was only one confirmed nesting
Common Nighthawk in all of Philadelphia. I am sure there are more than
this (I myself am fairly sure that a pair was nesting in south <span
class=yui-none>philly</span> near 7th and reed st.) but confirming the nest locations
of Nighthawks has some inherent difficulties.<br>
So, I have
sent this email to all of you in the hopes that this <span class=yui-none>skattershot</span>
approach can turn up some <span class=yui-none>anecdotal</span> data about
where Nighthawks are currently breeding or where they have nested in
the past. If you have seen Nighthawks in Philadelphia or surrounding
areas like M<span class=yui-none>anayunk</span> please let me know where and
when you have seen them.<br>
Thanks for
taking the time to help me, the Common Nighthawk is always a bird that I
enjoy seeing and hearing during the summer and perhaps we can help it to
continue to <span class=yui-none>cohabitate</span> with us in the urban
landscape that we have created.<br>
If anyone
has other thoughts about this or knows someone who might, I would also
be glad to hear those comments. There is very little
being done with this bird outside of Project Nighthawk in New
Hampshire and I would be grateful for any input.<br>
<br>
Michael Coll<br>
University of Pennsylvania,<br>
Masters of Environmental Studies<br>
Land Steward<br>
<span class=yui-none>Pennypack</span> Ecological Restoration Trust<br>
267.625.1725</span><br>
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<span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoPlainText><strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Upcoming
Field Trips</span></strong><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <br>
</span></strong><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>January
2 (Friday) – HUDSON SHELF VALLEY CBC PELAGIC</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The
trip sails from Belmar, NJ from 8:00 AM to approx. 4:00 PM<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Cost:
$115 + $5 CBC Fee (optional)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Leader:
Paul Guris<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>January
10 (Saturday) – PHILADELPHIA MID-WINTER BIRD CENSUS, PENNSYLVANIA (PMWBC)
<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Contact:
Keith Russell<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>
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<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"'>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 <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><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Submit
all changes by Friday December 19</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Recent
Website Enhancements<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
font-weight:normal'>(11/26/08) Delaware Valley RBA<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
font-weight:normal'>(11/24/08) 2008-09 Christmas Counts<o:p></o:p></span></strong></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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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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