If you are looking for a gift idea this year and a coffee table book will fit the bill, then check out a new release titled Wild Delaware. The book contains photographs taken by Kevin Fleming that capture “the beauty of Delaware’s wildlife and wild places.” According to the Wild Delaware site, over half of the 1,000 signed and number books are already reserved. Check out a preview of some of the pages on the Wild Delaware web site.

I ran across this video on YouTube. It is a short film promoting Wicomico County as the enchanting hub of the Delmarva Peninsula, which offers a unique blend of history, recreation, relaxation and fascination.

A partnership between several Maryland tourism and natural resource groups has resulted in a new web site called Wilds of Worcester. WoW offers information on outdoor activities including kayaking, birding and exploration away from the usual beach scene in Ocean City. Visitors can also find information on camping, hiking, boating and biking. Check out the Wilds of Worcester and add some adventure to your next visit to Worcester County, MD.

Hunting season is upon us, and if your are in the market for Nikon binoculars, you can take advantage of a special offer on Nikon Pro Gear. Nikon is giving away free gift cards from $25-$50 with a qualifying purchase of Nikon ATB binoculars like the Monarch, Team Realtree, Dream Season, Action Extreme, Trailblazer, and ProStaff. Nikon’s All Terrain Binocular line offers rugged construction, quality optics and great value. Nikon Pro Gear also offers high performance outdoor gear and optics accessories. The Nikon ATB Promotion is valid through December 31st, 2008. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to get some free gear with your binocular purchase. Details are available at NikonProGear.com.

Now that summer is finally here, everyone will be spending a lot more time outdoors. If your time outdoors includes stargazing, birdwatching, or hunting, OpticsPlanet offers you all of the best ways to see the planet. The world’s premier retailer of optical products offers a full line of binoculars for birding, and the web site also includes a buyer’s guide to help you decide on the right choice for your needs. If warm nights find you outside gazing at the sky, then a telescope might be just the thing you need to get a close up of the moon or to see the rings around Saturn. For hunters, OpticsPlanet offers scopes from all of the major manufacturers with product reviews to help you make your choice. OpticsPlanet can even take care of your everyday needs for eyeglasses, as well as prescription sunglasses and goggles. With a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee and free shipping, OpticsPlanet is the place to shop for everything you need to see the planet.

Delmarva Birding Weekend will be taking place at several locations on the peninsula from April 23-27. DBW includes canoe and kayak trips, boat excursions, and sixteen different day treks which will offer various opportunities to observe native and migratory bird species throughout the region. The event is expanding to include Queen Anne’s County this year. The weekend also offers several Tally Rallies where birders can meet to add species to the master checklist and enjoy some social interaction with fellow birders.

Delmarva Birding Weekend coincides with the Ward World Championship of wildlife carving and art. The Championship is hosted by the Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art, and the event takes place at the Ocean City Convention Center from April 25-27.