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Wesley the Owl by Stacey O’Brien is the DBC Book Club’s next read. Widely lauded by the nature community and a New York Times Bestseller, Wesley the Owl tells the story of the special relationship that developed between an injured Barn Owl and the woman who adopted him and committed two decades of her life to his care when it was determined he could not live as a wild bird. The next book club will meet September 10, at 7:00 p.m. All members are welcome! Please contact Mike Warner at mwarner2543@gmail.com if you’d like details on participating.

With more than 50 beautiful photos submitted, the Photography Contest Judges had a really tough time selecting this quarter’s winners. The entries were judged by Andie Duffy, Steve Constantelos, Natalie McFaul, Thelma Hulka, and Mike Warner. Best of Show went to Tim Duitsman for his stunning photo of a Cedar Waxwing about to nab a Cicada. Go to Members Photo Gallery to see the winning photos only.

With migration season behind us, it’s time to give our resident birds some attention. June is a great  month for sparrow watching, as the birds are singing and active. And of course, it’s nesting season, so  young birds in varied plumage may confuse us. The following four recommendations are excellent  summer viewing at the DBC Education Channel on YouTube [...]