OktoBIRDfest x Dogfish Head Directions, Policies & Tips

Red-shouldered Hawk, photo courtesy of Frode Jacobsen. Biking and birding at Cape Henlopen State Park.

DIRECTIONS

Click on this Google map for specific meeting locations for all field trips and tally rallies.

POLICIES & TIPS: here are some commonsense approaches to make your OkotBIRDfest X Dogfish Head field trips more enjoyable:

  • If you’re on a boat, bring a coat! Wear appropriate clothing and shoes for weather which can be much cooler near the ocean. It may be warm on the dock, but our ocean and bay waters can be chilly.
  • Bugs are a part of our natural environment. You can expect and prepare for flies, mosquitoes and ticks during some field trips. Be sure to bring insect repellent.
  • Carry sunscreen, sunglasses and/or a hat to protect yourself from the sun.
  • Bring rain gear as all events are rain or shine. We only cancel trips due to dangerous weather, such as lightning or strong winds.
  • Try to arrive a little before the scheduled trip departs.
  • Boat trips usually fill earlier than other trips; please make your reservations early. Tips for the First Mate are included in the ticket price.
  • Most trips are not appropriate for young children. Please use your discretion when registering.
  • Be courteous to your fellow birders. Speak quietly and silence cell phones during trips.
  • Restroom facilities may be limited on some trips.
  • All reservations will be confirmed via email. No cancellations after September 27. Trips are subject to weather cancellations by boat captains, outfitters and guides. If we must cancel an event due to dangerous conditions, we will notify participants via email, and refunds will be issued a few days after the event.

Please note:

  • No cancellations are accepted after September 27, 2024. For an explanation of our refund policy, please click here.
  • Food and drink are not included in the cost for trips and tally rallies.
  • Trips will go rain or shine.
  • If the trip is canceled due to dangerous conditions, a full refund will be provided.