During the upcoming April 16 DVOC meeting, we will present the 2025 Bob Billings Big Year Award to Christian Scheibe, with members of Bob Billings’ family in attendance. Christian will be presented with the award check and plaque, and will give us a brief talk about his big year effort. Christian saw 280 species of birds in the DVOC program …
Minutes – March 19, 2026
This was a hybrid meeting, broadcast on Zoom. Call to Order: Patrick McGill Call to Order: 7:30 PM Attendees: 10 on Zoom In person: 17 The last meeting’s minutes were approved unanimously. Committee Reports Membership – Rebecca Reicherter No report. Field Trips – Peter Hamner for Linda Widdop If you wish to lead a field trip, contact Linda: linda@techimpact.org Upcoming …
Minutes – March 5, 2026
This was a hybrid meeting, broadcast on Zoom. Call to Order: Navin Sasikumar Call to Order: 7:30 PM Attendees: 28 on Zoom In person: 16 The last meeting’s minutes were approved unanimously. Committee Reports Membership – Rebecca Reicherter Four new members have joined. Field Trips – Linda Widdop If you wish to lead a field trip, contact Linda: linda@techimpact.org Upcoming …
Minutes – February 19, 2026
This was a hybrid meeting, broadcast on Zoom. Call to Order: Navin Sasikumar Call to Order: 7:30 PM Attendees: 25 on Zoom In person: 20 The last meeting’s minutes were approved unanimously. Committee Reports Membership – Rebecca Reicherter No report. Field Trips – Linda Widdop If you wish to lead a field trip, contact Linda: linda@techimpact.org Upcoming field trips: DATE …
Minutes – February 5, 2026
This was a hybrid meeting, broadcast on Zoom. Call to Order: Navin Sasikumar Call to Order: 7:30 PM Attendees: 11 on Zoom In person: 20 The last meeting’s minutes were approved unanimously. Committee Reports Membership – Rebecca Reicherter No report. Field Trips – Peter Hamner for Linda Widdop If you wish to lead a field trip, contact Linda: linda@techimpact.org Upcoming …
Bob Billings Big Year Award Winner
DVOC congratulates Christian Scheibe, the winner of the 2025 Bob Billings Big Year Award! Christian saw 280 species of birds in the DVOC program area in 2025, including one species new to the count. The award will be presented to Christian at the April 16 DVOC meeting, with members of Bob Billings’s family present, and Christian will give us a …
Bird Safe Philly Awarded NFWF Grant
Bird Safe Philly, along with The Wildlife Management Institute, have been awarded a three year grant by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation! This grant will provide funds for increased participation in Lights Out, to make glass “bird safe” and for outreach and education at nature and environmental education centers, public libraries, and other selected sites through 2028 in Southeast …
Minutes – January 22, 2026
This was a hybrid meeting, broadcast on Zoom. Call to Order: Navin Sasikumar Call to Order: 7:30 PM Attendees: 10 on Zoom In person: 15 Martin Dellwo moved to approve minutes of the last meeting and Bert Filemyr seconded the motion. The minutes were approved unanimously. Committee Reports Membership – Rebecca Reicherter No report. Field Trips – Peter Hamner for Linda …
Minutes – January 8, 2026
The annual meeting was in-person only and took place at the Discovery Center Call to Order: President Barb Bassett Call to Order: 7:09 PM Attendees: In person: 31 Barb opened the evening with a brief speech, welcoming everyone and thanking club members for a wonderful six years of service as an Officer. She encouraged everyone to become more involved with …
Results of the 2025 Photo Contest
Congratulations to all participants, especially the winners. Thanks to the host and coordinator, Navin Sasikumar, and the judges – Barb Bassett, Peter Hamner, and Robin Irizarry. See all the winning photos here Birds: 1. Ed Norman – Peregrine Falcon Dives 2. Bill Kunze – Palawan Flowerpecker 3. Bill Kunze – Philippine Frogmouth Fauna: 1. Ed Norman – Red Fox Kits Relax 2. Susan …