REFUGE VOLUNTEERS AND INTERNS are needed, NOW through Oct, at Santa Ana
National Wildlife Refuge, located 7 miles south of Alamo, in the Lower
Rio Grande Valley. Santa Ana NWR and other associated Refuges in the
South Texas Refuge Complex protect remnant subtropical flora and fauna,
including 4 species of wild cats, 300+ species of butterflies and 400+
species of birds. Duties may include management of Refuge wetlands and
forests, eradication of exotic plant species with herbicides,
maintenance of Refuge trails, facilities and vehicles, data entry,
assisting with visitor services and propagation of native plants.
Housing and transportation to town for groceries is provided. If
funding is available, Interns can receive up to $70/week (depending on
the number of days worked). If interested, please contact: STEVE
WINTER, Santa Ana NWR, Rt. 2, Box 202A, Alamo, TX 78516. (PH:
956-784-7543, EM: stephen_winter@...).



VOLUNTEER FIELD ORNITHOLOGISTS needed for Thunder Cape Bird
Observatory's Fall Migration Monitoring Program 1 Aug to 31 Oct.
Thunder Cape is located in a scenic wilderness area at the tip of the
Sibley Peninsula jutting south into Lake Superior, 30km east of the
city of Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. The Cape is isolated, accessible
by boat or a 13km hike. During migration, huge numbers of landbirds are
funneled down Sibley Peninsula. Founded in 1991, Thunder Cape Bird
Observatory (TCBO) is part of the Canadian Migration Monitoring Network
(URL: http://www.bsc-eoc.org). Up tp 15,000 birds are captured and
banded annually. The core program is centered on monitoring populations
of migrating birds through daily census and banding routines.
Volunteers staying for at least 2 weeks receive food, housing, on-site
travel, and training. Short-term volunteers are required to pay a fee
($5/day) to help defray costs. All participants will experience
intensive and diverse training in field ornithological techniques. Up
to 6 long-term volunteers are required for the fall 2003 field season.
Preference will be given to long-term (2+ weeks) volunteers. Prior
experience with mist-nets and bird banding is an asset though not
required. International applicants with good English skills are
encouraged to apply. Email or mail your resume with three references
to: NICK ESCOTT, TCBO Committee Chair, Thunder Cape Bird Observatory,
c/o Thunder Bay Field Naturalists, P.O. Box 10037, Thunder Bay,
Ontario, P7B 6T6 (PH: 807-345-7122, EM: ngescott@... ) or phone
JOHN WOODCOCK, Program Coordinator, Thunder Cape Bird Observatory, RR #
2, Nolalu, Ontario P0T 2G0, (PH: 807-473-6169). Visit our web site:
http://tbfn.org/tcbotbfn.htm for more information about Thunder Cape
Bird Observatory.

VOLUNTEER FIELD RESEARCH ASSISTANTS needed for research project on
breeding biology and behavior of communally-nesting Smooth-Billed Anis
(Cuckoo family) in dry tropical thorn scrub forest of South-Western
Puerto Rico. Three to four volunteers needed from 1 Sep 2003 to early
Jan 2004 (dates are flexible), minimum commitment is 3 months. General
Description: Successful applicants will primarily assist with
mist-netting, marking and conducting behavioral observations (using
radio-telemetry, telescope or binoculars). Qualifications: Most
importantly must be interested, self-motivated, independent, and willing
to work seven days a week, early mornings and long hours in hot (but
dry) and sunny field conditions. Other assets include being able to
distinguish colored leg bands at a distance in the field and ability to
learn quickly new skills (use of radio-telemetry equipment and
mist-nets). Prior experience with birds preferred but not required.
Assistants must provide their own airfare to Puerto Rico, however travel
within Puerto Rico to the field sites, food and comfortable lodging are
provided. Email (preferred) or write to: GREGORY SCHMALTZ, McMaster
University, Department of Biology, Hamilton, ON, Canada, L8S 4K1; (EM:
schmalg@... ). Please include a summary of your background, your
reasons for applying for this position and the names and email addresses
of up to 3 references (if possible) who can fairly evaluate your
qualifications. Applicants must be highly motivated and in good physical
condition. This is an excellent opportunity for recent undergraduates
considering graduate school or anyone interested to build strong skills
in avian behavioral research.