The Raven LunaChicks participated in their 5th World Series of Birding (WSB) in New Jersey on Saturday, May 9, 2026. After four years of full-state runs, including a 2nd place win in 2025, the team decided to switch gears this and compete in the LGA (Limited Geographic Area) category, birding solely in Gloucester county, NJ, this year. The Raven LunaChicks …
Remembering Doris McGovern
DVOC members are invited on June 7, 11am-1pm at the Rushton Conservation Center, to honor and celebrate the life of Doris McGovern. Doris’s passion for birds and dedication to conservation helped shape the Rushton Bird Banding Station into what it is today. Information and RSVP by May 29, 2026 here.
WSB team Raven LunaChicks supports DVOC
The Raven LunaChicks are excited to participate in their 5th World Series of Birding (WSB) in New Jersey on Saturday, May 9, 2026! Now in its 43rd year, the New Jersey Audubon WSB is the longest-running bird competition and fundraiser in the U.S., engaging hundreds of youth and adults of all experience levels in one big day of birding for conservation. On …
Funeral arrangements for Elizabeth Billings
It is with deep sadness that we report the passing of DVOC member Elizabeth Billings on Sunday April 5, after a brief illness. Liz and Bob Billings’s Daughter, Karen Walter, has provided this information:All are invited to attend Liz’s funeral. There will be a small graveside service at 1:00 PM on Friday, April 24 at Lawnview Cemetery , 500 Huntingdon …
Lights Out Philly
The Bird Safe Philly team has been doing a lot of work this winter getting ready for spring migration season. Volunteers are already at work monitoring building collisions, logging dead birds and transporting injured birds to rehab. The team is identifying buildings that have high collision rates and scheduling window treatments to reduce/eliminate the danger. They have also been getting …
Passing of a member, Elizabeth Billings
It is with deep sadness that we report the passing of DVOC member Elizabeth Billings on Sunday April 5, after a brief illness. Liz was the widow of John R. (Bob) Billings, who was a member for 44 years until his passing in 2009. Bob left a bequest to the club in his will to establish and fund the contest …
Bob Billings Award Presentation
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 …
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 …
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 …