COSTA RICA PROJECT VOLUNTEERS (11 Jan - 11 Mar 2004): Work in and
around Parque National Tapanti. This park ranges from 1,100m to 2,692m
and protects 6,080ha of pre-montane and montane rain forest.
Researchers can find well over 300 species of birds in and around our
research area, including trogons, toucans, parrots and a variety of
hummingbirds. Anteaters, monkeys, ocelots, jaguars, otters, and tapirs
reside in the park. The project will be investigating competitive
interactions between the Louisiana Waterthrush, American Dipper,
Buff-rumped Warbler and Torrent Tyrannulet, all of which are obligate
headwater stream species. Responsibilities include mist netting,
conducting foraging observations and habitat assessments along mountain
streams. Navigating through the mountain streams with research
equipment can be physically demanding. Successful applicants must be
self-disciplined, responsible, eager to learn and must work well with
others. Knowledge of Spanish is helpful but not required. Volunteers
are responsible for all their expenses, including; airfare, room, board
and any additional money desired for various purchases. To apply send letter of introduction, resume and three
recommendations to DR. TERRY MASTER, Biology Department, East
Stroudsburg University, 200 Prospect St. East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(terry.master@...).

 

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Cursos de tiburones y de fotografía de la naturaleza

 

Tiburones de la Argentina: del 4 al 16 de diciembre de 2003, cuatro clases, martes y jueves de 19 a 21; y un trabajo práctico, sábados, tres horas. Por Roxana García Liotta, experta en el tema.

Fotografía de la naturaleza: del 4 al 6 de diciembre de 2003, tres clases (jueves, y viernes de 19 a 21:30; y el sábado, de 10 a 17). Por Javier Martín, experimentado fotógrafo de la naturaleza.

Ambos se dictan en la sede de Aves Argentinas en Buenos Aires. Se entrega certificado y apuntes. Para inscribirse o recibir mayor información, comunicarse por correo electrónico: educacion@...