November 17th Congratulations to Lauren Diamond for putting together such a memorable event. Around 60 people registered for the first in-person Annual Banquet since the start of the pandemic. Everyone had a great time and enjoyed the good food and camaraderie. Call to Order: President Gregg Gorton 8:00 pm – Gregg welcomed all to the banquet and introduced the officers …
Passing of a Member – Donald “Don” Jones
It is with sadness we report the passing of our fellow member Donald “Don” Jones. Don’s wife, Jayne, reports that Don passed in peace yesterday (11/24/22), with all his family near him (since Saturday). Jayne asks that donations be made in his name to the https://wctrust.org/ways-to-give/ – RUSHTON WOODS BANDING PROJECT (Doris McGovern’s project). Don joined the DVOC in 1982 and was a …
An opportunity for birders to voice their concerns about the FDR Master Plan
From Conservation Chair, Anne Bekker: On Wednesday, Oct 26, 4 pm, the Academy Of Natural Sciences is hosting a zoom with Fairmount Park Conservancy’s Chief Projects Officer and the author of FDR Park’s Master Plan, Allison Schapker, through the Consortium for Climate Risk in the Urban Northeast . I hope that the DVOC will be well-represented at this discussion. Register here.
Seeking Nominations for Witmer Stone Award
The Witmer Stone Award Committee seeks nominees for its annual award, given to one or more members “for the best publication which embodies the results of ornithological research not undertaken in the course of professional duties.” Please note that past winners have authored books, articles, on-line columns, checklists, area birding guides, and even interpretive signs. Please email your nomination to …
Conservation Committee seeks nominations for the Rosalie Edge Award
The Conservation Committee is seeking nominations for the Rosalie Edge Award, to be issued at this year’s banquet to “one or more [DVOC] non-members, not necessarily a part of the birding community, in recognition of work done that has made a significant contribution to the conservation of the environment.”Please send your nominations, with a brief write-up about your candidate, to Anne Bekker …
IN-PERSON MEETINGS ARE BACK!!
Starting September 15th, in-person meetings will resume at the Academy of Natural Sciences. We will be following Covid guidance as required by ANS and the city of Philadelphia. This will be a fluid situation and updated as required. Currently, masks are strongly recommended in indoor public settings. If you are not feeling well, please do not attend in person. There …
Passing of a Member – Ruth Pfeffer
It is with great sadness we report the passing of DVOC member Ruth Pfeffer early last week. Ruth joined the DVOC in 1993 and was active in our club and other local birding organizations for many years. Read the online obituary Note that there is a service on Thursday, June 16th and a Celebration of Life on August 20th.
Raven LunaChicks 2022 World Series of Birding
On Saturday, May 14, the “Raven LunaChicks” all-women team of 4 DVOC friends competed in the 39th annual World Series of Birding. The WSB is an annual fundraising competition to determine which team can see/hear the most birds in 24 hours in New Jersey while supporting bird conservation. We competed as a level 1 state-wide team, birding from midnight to …
World Series of Birding
“The Raven LunaChicks” are an all-women team of 4 friends competing in the World Series of Birding (WSB) on Saturday, May 14, 2022. The WSB is an annual fundraiser/competition/challenge to determine which team can see the most birds in a 24-hour period in New Jersey while supporting bird conservation. We are competing as a level 1 state-wide team, and our …
Black Birders Week 2022
Black Birders Week is back again this year from May 29 – June 4. Check out all the social media events on the Black AF in STEM events page. This year the Academy of Natural Sciences is hosting an in-person event in connection with Black Birders Week on May 28th: Black Excellence in Birding. “Meet some of Philadelphia’s most well-known …