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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'><br>
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color:blue;font-weight:normal'>(Send any items for inclusion to <a
href="mailto:weeklydigest@dvoc.org"><b>weeklydigest@dvoc.org</b></a> )</span></strong><b><span
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<p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Upcoming
Meeting </span></b><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:red'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>This
February 4, 2010 - Held at the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia<br>
Check <a href="http://www.dvoc.org">www.dvoc.org</a> for full details<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Program:
Robert Kirk, “Behind the Scenes of a Field Guide”</span></strong><strong><span
style='font-family:Consolas'><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'>Robert Kirk will explain the many steps involved in the
creation and publication of field guides and other books about birds and
nature. Robert is the Executive Editor for Biological Sciences and Natural
History for the Princeton University Press, a world leader in the publication
of field guides. <o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Ornithological
Study - Frank Windfelder - "Identification of Scaup"<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Memorial
Service for former President John LaVia on May 1</span></b><b><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Former
President John LaVia (86'-87') passed away suddenly on Attu in 2000.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>His
friends and family have organized a 10-year anniversary Memorial Service for
him. The date is May 1st, 2010, and the location is the Doane Academy
(609-386-3500) at 350 Riverbank Street, Burlington, NJ 08016. It will be held
in the Chapel of the Holy Innocents at 10:30 AM. An invitation has been
extended to his friends in the birding community to attend the memorial
service. John's wife and some of his children will be in attendance. A Doc
LaVia Memorial Endowment has been established to continue his legacy. The
Endowment was established to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Doc's passing
and will distribute annual funds to the English Department to enhance the
teaching of literature. The Endowment will be maintained as a segregated
fund, and is open to contributions, both in cash and in securities.
Contributions can be sent to the Doc LaVia Memorial Endowment, Doane Academy,
350 Riverbank, Burlington, NJ 08016.<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"'>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"'>February
7 (Sunday) – MANAHAWKIN WMA, NJ<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The
dead of winter is a splendid time to spend in salt marshes. Sometimes the
"Bridge to Nowhere" is a stop on a return trip from Barnegat Light,
however this spot is definitely worth a trip of its own to discover what
treasures it may contain. The “Bridge to Nowhere” is a bridge at
the end of a newly paved road that was once supposed to lead to a failed
development. This spot is notorious for Short-eared Owls and Rough-legged Hawks
and has had Sedge Wren. We will also visit nearby Cedar Run Dock Road which is
less wild but has access to Barnegat Bay. This is also a good spot for
short-ears and rough-legs as well as diving ducks and grebes, this spot has
held Red-necked Grebe before. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>We
will meet at the Stafford Diner on route 72 and Mermaid Drive, next to Wawa at
noon. This trip is timed for Short-eared Owls at dusk; those who want to bird
the whole day can do Brig or Barnegat Light in the morning.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>There
will be a pre-trip to Barnegat we will meet at 8:30 at the Barnegat State Park
parking lot.<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:
Tony Croasdale<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>February
13-15 (Saturday - Monday) – EASTERN ONTARIO <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>A
3 day trip over President’s weekend to look for winter finches, raptors
and owls. In Algonquin we hope for crossbills, redpolls, Pine Grosbeak, Boreal
Chickadee, Gray Jay, Black-backed Woodpecker and Spruce Grouse, while in the
south the woods and fields should hold Saw-whet, Long-eared, Short-eared and Snowy
Owl. If they are around we’ll also search for Boreal, Great Gray and Hawk
Owl. Quality, not quantity! Limited registration. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>This
is a shared expenses trip open to members and non-members. The final cost for
each participant will be determined by expenses incurred<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Leader:
Win Shafer<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>February
15 (Monday) – NORTH SHORE, NJ<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>We
will hit the North Shore region of New Jersey for wintering birds. This area
includes some great ocean overlooks and fantastic ponds that attract a great
variety of wintering birds. We will spend time scanning the ocean and hitting
the ponds to see what waterfowl is around. This trip will go in most any weather
conditions except for unsafe driving conditions. If any doubt, please call me
the day before. Dress in layers and be prepared for most any weather from salt
spray, to strong winds, to well below freezing temps, to rain. We will have
many opportunities for bathroom breaks and buying and eating meals.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>This
area has produced a variety of rarities in the past depending on weather and
the movements of the birds. We will chase any known rarities and hopefully find
one or two of our own. Birds such as Snowy Owl, Common Redpoll, Little Gull,
Black-headed Gull, Razorbill, Pacific Loon, Western Grebe, and Eurasian Wigeon
have all been seen in the area in various years.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>We
will meet at the south side Shark River Inlet ocean overlook at 10:30AM.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Directions:
Here's how I go from south Jersey. Take Rt. 295 north to Rt. 195 east.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Go
to the end. You are now on Rt. 138. Take this to the end. Merge onto Rt. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>35
north. Continue on Rt. 35 north to 10th St. Turn right - east - and continue to
the "T" intersection at the ocean. Turn left - north - and continue
until you come to the drawbridge over the inlet. Do NOT cross the drawbridge.
Park where available and join me at the jetty. Any questions, call Sandra Keller
at (856)383-2756.<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><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"'>Correction
to the 2010 DVOC Membership Directory<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>A
significant mistake was made in both the printed directory and the
"green" version. The Secretary for 2010 is Bob Horton, not the person
who is listed. Bert Filemyr, who produced the directory, apologizes for the
error.<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 Address<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>If
anyone has a current address for member Dr. Frank Spitzer please pass it on to <a
href="mailto:directory@dvoc.org">directory@dvoc.org</a>. The one in the 2010
Directory appears to be out of date.<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"'>Interesting
Links <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a
href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/01/100127110423.htm">http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/01/100127110423.htm</a>
<strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>-
submitted by Mike Rosengarten</span></strong><strong><span style='font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></p>
<pre><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a
href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjE0Kdfos4Y" target="_blank"
title="blocked::http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjE0Kdfos4Y">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjE0Kdfos4Y</a> - Submitted by Bonnie Witmer<o:p></o:p></span></pre><pre><strong><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'><a
href="http://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/News/Pages/DNREC'sannualmid-wintersurveyfindsrecordnumberofbaldeagles.aspx">http://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/News/Pages/DNREC’sannualmid-wintersurveyfindsrecordnumberofbaldeagles.aspx</a> - submitted by Colin Campbell<o:p></o:p></span></strong></pre>
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<p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Items
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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>
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<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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