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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><b><span
style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:blue'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:blue'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>A Date to
Mark - Thursday November 19th<br>
Annual Banquet<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The
Banquet Committee has released details of the Annual Banquet!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Complete
information is at <a href="http://www.dvoc.org/Banquet/Banquet.htm">http://www.dvoc.org/Banquet/Banquet.htm</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The
reservation form is available at <a
href="http://www.dvoc.org/Banquet/Banquet2009.pdf">http://www.dvoc.org/Banquet/Banquet2009.pdf</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Join
fellow club members and guests for this always enjoyable event!<br>
This year's speaker is Rick Wright - formerly of ABA, and now the Executive
Director of Wings<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>"The
Most Beautiful of the Whole Beautiful Lot: Wood Warblers of the American
Southwest"<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"'>From
the 9/17 Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a
href="http://www.bugguide.net">http://www.bugguide.net</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a
href="http://www.neotropicalbutterflies.com">http://www.neotropicalbutterflies.com</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a
href="http://www.eol.org/">http://www.eol.org/</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a
href="http://www.whatsthatbug.com/">http://www.whatsthatbug.com/</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The Upper
Main Line Honors the DVOC <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>On Saturday, Sept. 19, the Upper Main Line YMCA hosted the
Environmental Stewardship Festival. Part of the day's festivities was a
1:30 PM ceremony celebrating the 10th anniversary of the YMCA's Environmental
Education Center. During this ceremony, State Representative Duane Milne highlighted
the ten individuals that made the first ten years of the YMCA's
Environmental Education Center possible.</span> <span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>One of the ten to be honored was the DVOC and
Chris Walters in particular, for all the help, insight, and mentoring the
Club has provided the YMCA's youth birders. In addition to Chris the YMCA
thanked Paul Guris, Anita Guris, Frank Windfelder, Bert Filemyr, and Eric Pilotte
for all of their efforts working with the YMCA kids!</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>NB4NB Grants<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The
DVOC ongoing youth birding initiative New Bins For New Birders (NB4NB) is
pleased to announce two grants. Both the PA Youth Birders and The Milton Hersey
School Environmental Education program received 8 pairs of Nikon binoculars for
use by youth birders. The DVOC thanks all those who have supported this program
over the years and in particular Nikon Sport Optics.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>For
further information: <a href="http://www.dvoc.org/NB4NB/Default.htm">http://www.dvoc.org/NB4NB/Default.htm</a>
<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"'>Interesting
Link<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a
href="http://www.bangordailynews.com/detail/120878.html">http://www.bangordailynews.com/detail/120878.html</a>
- submitted by Martin Dellwo<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"'>Upcoming
Meeting</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>This
<b>Thursday October 1</b>, 7:30 pm at the Academy of Natural Sciences,
Philadelphia PA<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Program
– Pete Dunne, "The Best (and Worst) of the World Series of
Birding"<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
font-weight:normal'>Enough people have died now that the stories can finally be
told. Stories like "Why Jaguar, BMW and Mercedes Benz no longer support
the WSB." "The Ballad of "John, his Lady of the Night, and the
Side Swiped Cadillac." "Birding Becomes Electric" and more. Join
DVOC Member and Cape May Bird Observatory Director Pete Dunne as he spins some
of his favorite recollections of the event he founded. <o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Ornithological
Study </span></strong><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
font-weight:normal'>- </span></strong><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>"Mistaken Identity" - Frank
Windfelder<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Upcoming
Field Trips<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>October
10 (Saturday) – SHARP-TAILED SPARROWS AT TUCKERTON MARSHES, NEW JERSEY<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>We
should get great looks at Salt Marsh Sharp-tail’s as well as being able
to compare all races of Nelson’s. A walk along 7 bridges road will add
additional species. We have gotten Clay-colored Sparrow in several years. Bring
high boots or wellies. Pack a lunch if you will follow us to Brigantine
afterwards. Meet at the end of 7 Bridges Road at 7:30 sharp!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>This
DVOC trip is free to members and non-members. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Leader:
Frank Windfelder (267-251-1141)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>October
11 (Sunday) – Photography Field Trip: NORRISTOWN FARM PARK, PA <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>New
in 2009 <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>This
field trip will focus on photographing fall migrants and resident species at
Norristown Farm Park in Montgomery County, PA. We won’t necessarily look
for any specific species, but will try to find wildlife engaging in interesting
behaviors close enough to allow us to compose some good photographs. In 2008,
the Farm Park was an excellent place to find Vesper Sparrow at this time of
year, and we will hope to shoot some photos of American Pipits, White-crowned
Sparrows, Savannah Sparrows and more. Though the park is minutes from urbanized
Norristown, it attracts a fair number of field birds due to the absence of
appropriate habitat in the surrounding area. As such, the farm park can be full
of surprises. Whether you're new to photography or a pro, you're welcome on
this trip. I will be shooting almost exclusively with a Digital SLR and 300mm
lens. Digiscopers and more traditional photographers are both welcome, and
we'll do our best to find some subjects for everyone. If interested, contact
Steve Kacir and let him know whether you'll be digiscoping or just using a
camera. Some information about your lens will also help in planning our
approach to this trip. In case of foul weather the trip will be rescheduled.
The trip will last half a day. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>This
DVOC trip is free to members and non-members. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Meeting
Time: 7:00AM<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Meeting
Place: Main Visitor Lot, the parking lot across from the Milk House & Dairy
Barn, which is off Upper Farm Rd. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Leader:
Steve Kacir<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"'>Annual
DVOC Slide Contest, December 3rd, 2009<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Format:
Digital only<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Deadline:
Friday, November 20th<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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.
Entries must be submitted in advance to Frank Windfelder. You can submit a
maximum of 5 shots in the Birds and Natural History Categories, and a maximum
of 3 shots in Scenery and Birders. Put these on a CD and either email them,
snail mail them, or hand them to Frank at a DVOC meeting.<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"'>DVOC's
Annual Awards - Time for Nominations<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>One
of the highlights of the annual banquet (November 19th) is the presentation of
DVOC's three annual awards - the Witmer Stone Award, the Julian Potter Award,
and the Conservation Award.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Further
information on these awards and a list of past recipients is available at <a
href="http://www.dvoc.org/Awards/Awards.htm">http://www.dvoc.org/Awards/Awards.htm</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Simply
put, the Stone Award is for published material, the Potter Award is for field
work, and the Conservation Award is for conservation<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Now
is the time to get nominations to the appropriate committee chairpersons.
(Stone - Colin Campbell, Potter - Jeff Holt, Conservation - Debbie Beer)<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=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 (or $20 by mail)<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)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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____________________________________________________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>DVOC is on Facebook. Check out <a
href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/DVOC-The-Delaware-Valley-Ornithological-Club/49975018421">http://www.facebook.com/pages/DVOC-The-Delaware-Valley-Ornithological-Club/49975018421</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>The DVOC has a discount program for Birds of North America Online.
Check out <a href="http://www.dvoc.org/Membership/DVOC_BNA.htm">http://www.dvoc.org/Membership/DVOC_BNA.htm</a>
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Report Your Sightings to the Delaware Valley RBA<br>
The Delaware Valley RBA is posted on Thursday evenings at </span><span
style='font-size:8.0pt'><a
href="http://www.dvoc.org/RBA/Current/Active/Index.htm"><span style='font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>http://www.dvoc.org/RBA/Current/Active/Index.htm</span></a><br>
</span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>It is also
available at 215 240 7547<br>
Report your sightings to </span><span style='font-size:8.0pt'><a
href="mailto:rba@dvoc.com"><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>rba@dvoc.com</span></a></span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;
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><span style='font-size:8.0pt'><a
href="http://www.dvoc.org/RBA/Current/Active/Index.htm"><span style='font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>http://www.dvoc.org/RBA/Current/Active/Index.htm</span></a><br>
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Merchandise Available!<br>
Both DVOC merchandise and Nikon/DVOC Lagerhead Shrikes merchandise are
available at our on-line store. <br>
</span><span style='font-size:8.0pt'><a
href="http://www.cafepress.com/nikondvoc"><span style='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-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>http://www.cafepress.com/dvoc</span></a><br>
</span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <br>
Information on the Club and Club activities are at </span><span
style='font-size:8.0pt'><a href="http://www.dvoc.org"><span style='font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>www.dvoc.org</span></a><br>
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