Special notice: BCDC and the birding community at large lost our good friend Tom Reeves, 93, on December 24, 2024.
A lifelong birder, Tom was a friend, teacher, mentor and inspiration to countless people in the birding community. Ever-upbeat and welcoming to new birders, Tom was “my first bird walk leader” to many of us. Tom began volunteering as a guide at Tyler Arboretum, Media, in 1980 and led weekly bird walks there for more than 35 years. His enthusiasm, knowledge and kindness earned him a large and devoted following on those walks. Even after he stopped serving as a leader he continued to participate in the weekly bird walks whenever he could. Tom was also a longtime volunteer bird walk leader at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge, board member of Valley Forge Audubon Society, and leader for numerous Christmas Bird Counts and surveys. Tom was not only a birder, but a highly knowledgeable naturalist. He generously shared about birds, plants, trees, and all things in nature, always with a smile and good humor. Tom’s impact and legacy are great, and he’ll be much missed.
BCDC joins Tom’s family, friends from Tyler Arboretum, and the birding community in honoring Tom Reeves through a memorial at Tyler Arboretum. We are collecting donations for this purpose and greatly appreciate all contributions. To contribute to the Tom Reeves memorial, send a check payable to the Birding Club of Delaware County, c/o John D’Amico, 1841 Kimberwick Road, Media, PA 19063, or send via Venmo @BCdelco. Please indicate “Tom Reeves memorial” in comments.
For more than 20 years, the Birding Club of Delaware County (BCDC) has engaged in birding, conservation, and community. We come together to learn, discover, and share the joy of birding in the county and beyond. We enjoy field trips, program speakers, and community science initiatives. BCDC sponsors the Hawkwatch at Rose Tree Park, the Glenolden Christmas Bird Count, nighthawk counting at Haverford College, and a robust bluebird nestbox monitoring program.
BCDC member support enables us to continue these all-volunteer programs and serve as a vibrant local resource for birds and birders. If you enjoy and value our club activities, please join or renew your BCDC membership today.
BCDC membership runs from September through August annually. Membership categories include the following:
Sustaining – $50
Contributing – $40
Family – $30
Individual – $25
We are grateful for contributions of any amount if you have the means to donate.
* NEW * We now use VENMO! Send membership donations to: @BCdelco.
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To donate with a check, please download and print the BCDC membership form, and mail it along with a check or money order payable to “Birding Club of Delaware County” to:
John D’Amico
BCDC Membership Chairperson
1841 Kimberwick Road, Media, PA 19063
Questions? Contact John at 610-566-1461, or email BirdingClubDelco@gmail.com
Thank you for supporting the Birding Club of Delaware County!