Volunteer field assistant needed for work on Skylarks and Woodlarks in
the Netherlands



Volunteers are needed between April and end of July 2007 for a
research project investigating the connectivity between ecology and
physiological body condition (with special attention to the immune
system) of Skylarks and Woodlarks in the Netherlands. The project is
carried out by the Animal Ecology Group of the University of Groningen
/ The Netherlands.



Volunteers will participate in the field work of an international
research team. The main task of the volunteer will be searching for
nests, observing colour-ringed birds and catching Larks. Participation
in investigations using modern eco-immunological and physiological
methods is also possible.



Field work area is a dune and heather area in the Drents-Friese Wold
National Park in the northern Netherlands, close to the lively city of
Groningen. The study area contains about 50 pairs of Woodlarks and
about 100 pairs of Skylarks as well as many other interesting species.



Applicants must have excellent experience with bird observations. Time
and length of stay can be agreed on personal preferences. We provide
housing and food, but volunteers must pay their own travel costs (a
small contribution to these costs might be possible). The working
language of the group is English.



To apply: Please send a CV, a covering letter addressing any relevant
experience and the time you would be available to the address below.



If you have any questions please feel free to contact me

Arne Hegemann





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Arne Hegemann, Animal Ecology Group, Centre for Ecological and
Evolutionary Studies, University of Groningen, P.O. Box 14, 9750 AA
Haren, The Netherlands, tel +31 (0)50 363-3409, email
a.hegemann@...





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Arne Hegemann
Animal Ecology Group
Centre for Ecological and Evolutionary Studies
University of Groningen
P.O. Box 14
9750 AA Haren
The Netherlands

tel +31 (0)50 363-3409
email a.hegemann@...
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