VOLUNTEER POSITIONS ON COASTAL ISLANDS available during spring (20 Apr -
1 Jun 2004) and fall (10 Aug - 28 Oct 2004) to help the Atlantic Bird
Observatory monitor migration. Our research stations are located on two
islands off southern Nova Scotia, Canada. Bon Portage Island is an
Important Bird Area and supports a very large Leach's Storm-Petrel
colony (over 50,000 breeding pairs). Seal Island is well known by
birding communities as being a hotspot for vagrants. The main focus of
our research is dedicated towards monitoring passerine migration,
however, there are also raptor, seabird, seaduck, shorebird and
waterfowl movements detected. This research involves daily
mist-netting, banding and census. An intensive training period on
mist-netting, handling techniques and banding is included. Applicants
should have a basic knowledge of biology and ornithology, a willingness
to work long hours while living in remote field camps and be able to
work well with others. For long-term volunteers (more than one month)
food and accommodations are provided. To apply
snailmail, fax, or email a resume to TRINA FITZGERALD, Atlantic Bird
Observatory, Dept. of Biology, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada B4P 2R6
(FX: 902-585-1059, EM: abo@... and/or
trina.fitzgerald@...). Please see our website for more details
on the position and application requirements (URL:
http://landscape.acadiau.ca/abo/) or contact TRINA FITZGERALD for more
information.