2023 Meetings:

January 12, 2023
2023 Annual Members' Meeting and Potluck - IN PERSON - The Discovery Center
January 12, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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Since the founding of our club in 1890, the first meeting of every year has been the “Members’ Meeting.” The meeting will feature the Annual Election of Officers and Council members, election of Fellows and Honorary Members, reports by the Treasurer, and other matters of interest. The meeting will be held at the Discovery Center …
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January 19, 2023
Birding to Build Trust, Power, and Coalition
January 19, 2023 @ 7:15 pm - 9:30 pm

Speaker: Tykee James (via Zoom)

Due to officers' travel schedules the meeting will be via ZOOM ONLY. Meeting timing: 7:15PM Zoom opens; 7:30-8PM club business; 8PM presentation followed by questions. Please register for the meeting to receive a Zoom link. Then watch for the meeting link in your email. https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpdOCgqz8vG9ZYuS6igTQLoOQwLilYQ2s9 From his first professional experience as an environmental educator to …
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February 02, 2023
Leni Lenape Birds: The original birds and bird lore of Lenapehoking, the Lenape Homeland
February 02, 2023 @ 7:15 pm - 9:30 pm

Speaker: Rob Fergus (in person)

Meeting timing: 7:15PM Zoom opens; 7:30-8PM club business; 8PM presentation followed by questions. Please register for the meeting whether you will be attending in person or via Zoom. Then watch for the meeting link in your email. Disregard the meeting link if you will be attending in person. https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtdOuqrDgqEtegGUofs6QYoxs4TxzeVvUb Lenape Birds: Lenapehoking Chulënsàk Before this …
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February 16, 2023
The Secrets of Long-eared Owl Plumage
February 16, 2023 @ 7:15 pm - 9:30 pm

Speaker: Emily Griffith (in person)

Meeting timing: 7:15PM Zoom opens; 7:30-8PM club business; 8PM presentation followed by questions. Please register for the meeting whether you will be attending in person or via Zoom. Then watch for the meeting link in your email. Disregard the meeting link if you will be attending in person. https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAldOytqDMoE9d6ZLoFZ9QG8REM2JkrWVbF The Long-eared owl is one of …
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March 02, 2023
Follow Your Nose: How Birds Use Scent to Find Mates, Assess Rivals, and Recognize Relatives (via ZOOM ONLY)
March 02, 2023 @ 7:15 pm - 9:30 pm

Speaker: Danielle Whittaker (via Zoom)

Meeting timing: 7:15PM Zoom opens; 7:30-8PM club business; 8PM presentation followed by questions. This will be a virtual meeting.  You will need to register to receive the Zoom link.  Then watch for the meeting link in your email. https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0vdu2orzwiEtBKRSB74t3zCnkeUimmt6nH Smell has been called the most ancient sense, and songbirds are no exception in their use …
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March 16, 2023
For the Birds: A Look at Ecology in Philadelphia from a Bird’s (and Birder’s) Perspective
March 16, 2023 @ 7:15 pm - 9:30 pm

Speaker: Mike McGraw (in person)

Meeting timing: 7:15PM Zoom opens; 7:30-8PM club business; 8PM presentation followed by questions. Please register for the meeting whether you will be attending in person or via Zoom. Then watch for the meeting link in your email. Disregard the meeting link if you will be attending in person. https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIuceCqrjIrHtxwDQ4gDAmfDS7rJU9LaekE DVOC member Mike McGraw will review …
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April 06, 2023
April 06, 2023 @ 7:15 pm - 9:30 pm

Speaker: Barb Bassett (in person)

Meeting timing: 7:15PM Zoom opens; 7:30-8PM club business; 8PM presentation followed by questions. Please register for the meeting whether you will be attending in person or via Zoom. Then watch for the meeting link in your email. Disregard the meeting link if you will be attending in person. https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqd-qopzwuEtWaOjpSLElz_n_fal6LpLBf The annual Billings Big Year Award …
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April 19, 2023
SPECIAL MEETING - Night at the Academy
April 19, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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Please note: WEDNESDAY, April 19, 2023. This special, in-person event is in place of our normal April 20th meeting There are 2 parts to this meeting, each with its own registration. Come to one or both. Part 1: Conversations with Birds Exhibit and Part 2: The Academy Town Square: Grassland: Preserving Bird Habitat Part 1: …
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May 04, 2023
Leave the Leaves and Dive Into Shade Gardening Instead
May 04, 2023 @ 7:15 pm - 9:30 pm

Speaker: Pat Sutton (via Zoom)

Meeting timing: 7:15PM Zoom opens; 7:30-8PM club business; 8PM presentation followed by questions. Please register for the meeting whether you will be attending in person or via Zoom. Then watch for the meeting link in your email. Disregard the meeting link if you will be attending in person. https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqcOqrrT4oHNLoGqoXoWvnvCk-AeaJTHkS Every-day gardeners who transition into gardening …
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May 25, 2023
SPECIAL EVENT - A World of Urban Birds: A Conversation with David Lindo Moderated by Jason Hall
May 25, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Speaker: David Lindo, moderated by Jason Hall

Please note: THURSDAY, May 25, 2023. This special, in-person event is in place of our normal May 18th meeting. A World of Urban Birds: A Conversation with David Lindo, the Urban Birder Moderated by Jason Hall, Founder and President of In Color Birding Club Presented in partnership with the Academy of Natural Sciences Thursday, May …
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June 01, 2023
June 01, 2023 @ 7:15 pm - 9:30 pm

Speaker: Tony Croasdale (in-person)

THIS IS THE LAST MEETING BEFORE OUR SUMMER BREAK.  THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE SPETMEBER 21st Meeting timing: 7:15PM Zoom opens; 7:30-8PM club business; 8PM presentation followed by questions. Please register for the meeting whether you will be attending in person or via Zoom. Then watch for the meeting link in your email. Disregard the …
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September 21, 2023
Tanzania: Birds and More
September 21, 2023 @ 7:15 pm - 9:30 pm

Speaker: Barb Bassett (in person)

This is the first meeting after the summer break! It will be held at the Academy of Natural Sciences, BEES classroom and on-line.  The speaker will be in-person. Meeting timing: 7:15PM Zoom opens; 7:30-8PM club business; 8PM presentation followed by questions. Please register for the meeting whether you will be attending in person or via …
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October 05, 2023
Bird Migration in the Era of Big Data: BirdCast perspectives on the future of monitoring migrating birds
October 05, 2023 @ 7:15 pm - 9:30 pm

Speaker: Andrew Farnsworth (via Zoom)

This is the second meeting after the summer break! It will be held at the Academy of Natural Sciences, BEES classroom and on-line.  The speaker will be in-person. Meeting timing: 7:15PM Zoom opens; 7:30-8PM club business; 8PM presentation followed by questions. Please register for the meeting whether you will be attending in person or via …
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October 13, 2023
SPECIAL PROGRAM - DVOC in collaboration with the Academy of Natural Sciences:  Birds of the Philadelphia Museum - New Light on the History of American Ornithology and the Legacy of Alexander Wilson
October 13, 2023 @ 6:45 pm - 8:30 pm

Speaker: Matt Halley

Please note: There will be a special, in-person event on FRIDAY, October 13, 2023 in place of our normal October 19th meeting. It will be held in the auditorium of the Academy of Natural Sciences.  Beforehand, the Illuminating Birds exhibit will be open to attendees. [Specifics to follow.] The doors to the auditorium will open at …
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November 02, 2023
November 02, 2023 @ 7:15 pm - 9:30 pm

Speaker: Anders and Beverly Gyllenhaal (via Zoom)

The meeting will be held at the Academy of Natural Sciences, BEES classroom and on-line. Meeting timing: 7:15PM Zoom opens; 7:30-8PM club business; 8PM presentation followed by questions. Please register for the meeting whether you will be attending in person or via Zoom. Then watch for the meeting link in your email. Disregard the meeting …
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November 17, 2023
November 17, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Speaker: Scott Whittle

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November 28, 2023
Pennsylvania’s Bird Atlas (PBA3)
November 28, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Speaker: Amber Wiewel

This is a special webinar to learn about Pennsylvania’s Bird Atlas (PBA3).  All are invited! Please spread the word to all birders in PA. Speaker: Amber Wiewel Time: 7-8pm Zoom registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqfuuvrDkuGdHq5vFZjbiPQpidL2vL5-CK Pennsylvania’s Bird Atlas (PBA3) is a statewide inventory of birds breeding and overwintering in the state. This will be PA’s 3rd atlas, following …
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December 07, 2023
35 YEARS ON THE MAURICE RIVER:  Facts and Figures, Findings and Reflections, Questions and Concerns
December 07, 2023 @ 7:15 pm - 9:30 pm

Speaker: Clay Sutton (via Zoom)

The meeting will be held at the Academy of Natural Sciences, BEES classroom and on-line. Meeting timing: 7:15PM Zoom opens; 7:30-8PM club business; 8PM presentation followed by questions. Please register for the meeting whether you will be attending in person or via Zoom. Then watch for the meeting link in your email. Disregard the meeting …
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December 21, 2023
Members' Photo Night 2023
December 21, 2023 @ 7:15 pm - 9:30 pm

Speaker: Barb Bassett (in person)

Join us for the annual Members’ Photo Night. Each year, members submit photos in several categories – Birds, Fauna, Flora, Scenery, Birders, bird photos taken within the DVOC area, and NEW this year - best Northern Cardinal photo. Register for the meeting here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUudeqgrzIoE9Fe39ZDAtKAO0uoU6Q6BlM- **************************************************************************************** Submit your photos to programs@dvoc.org            …
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