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The Waterbird Society is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Gopi Sundar, as the new Editor-in-Chief of the Waterbird Society journal, Waterbirds. Dr. Sundar is a scientist with the Cranes and Wetlands Program of the Nature Conservation Foundation, India and co-Chair of the IUCN Stork, Ibis and Spoonbill Specialist Group. Dr. Sundar comes to us with a wealth of experience in waterbird conservation, landscape, urban and wetland ecology, as well as human and wildlife interactions. Dr. Sundar has published nearly 50 papers on a variety of topics in wetland and waterbird conservation. As our first Editor-in-Chief from outside North America, the society welcomes the opportunity that he will provide to connect more broadly with international leaders in waterbird conservation. Dr. Sundar is currently a member of the Waterbird Society Council. He is ready to accept new submissions via our ScholarOne platform. View the full article

We are seeking an Editor-in-Chief for our journal, Waterbirds, the International Journal of Waterbird Biology. This position will begin 01 January 2022, when the term of the current Editor has ended. In this role, you will oversee the peer review, editorial, and publication processes of the journal, and will work closely with the Managing Editor. You will also be a key contributor to building the journal’s reputation as a publisher of high-quality research. The new editor will begin receiving manuscripts in December 2021 during a one-month transition period when both Editors will work together. See the full job post for more details! .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-1{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;} View the full article

The Waterbird Society The Waterbird Society is an international scientific, not-for-profit organization dedicated to the study and conservation of waterbirds. This society was created to establish better communication and coordination between the growing number of people studying and monitoring aquatic birds, and to contribute to the protection and management of stressed populations or habitats of these species. Job Description: We seek a Managing Editor for our journal, Waterbirds, the International Journal of Waterbird Biology. The journal is published four times a year (March, June, September and December) and specializes in the biology, distribution and abundance, ecology, management and conservation of all waterbird species living in marine, estuarine and freshwater habitats. In this role, you will manage the submission, peer review, editorial, and publication processes of the journal. It would be the role of the Editor-in-Chief to assess the submissions and peer-review comments and decide if the manuscript is suitable for publication. You will also be a key contributor to building the journal’s reputation as a publisher of high-quality research. The Waterbird Society is beginning a subscription to the ScholarOne Manuscripts management system and your initial responsibilities will be to work with ScholarOne, the Editor-in-Chief, and the publications committee to set up this subscription. (The set-up process will take up to 12 weeks: 2 weeks consultation, 2 weeks building the web site and 8 weeks for testing). As managing editor, your ongoing responsibilities will include: Initial review of submitted manuscripts to determine suitability for Waterbirds. Manuscripts of questionable quality or content would be referred to the Editor-in-Chief for a decision. Waterbirds receives between 80-130 manuscripts annually. Management of the peer review process by working and communicating with the Editor-in-Chief and Subject Editors, to distribute the manuscript to reviewers, tracking each manuscript and communicating with authors and reviewers to ensure timely peer review and acceptable time-to-publication. Many of these tasks will be automated with the ScholarOne system. Production management, working with the printer and authors to check for completeness and correct format of accepted manuscripts and ensure consistent editorial standards. Journal promotion and development, partnering with the Editor-In-Chief and the Waterbird Society to design and execute strategies to attract high-quality manuscript submissions to the journal. Assist the Outreach and Communication and Publication Committees to promote journal content on the Waterbirds.org website and through social media. Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Excellent communication skills to deal with authors and reviewers Attention to detail for copyediting and formatting manuscripts for final publication Strong sense of integrity and a commitment to a diverse and inclusive research community 2-3 years of experience in scientific writing and/or publishing A bachelor’s degree or higher in science or communications is highly desirable Work Environment: This role will be 100% remote. This is a contract position with compensation of $230 per week for a part time effort averaging about 10 hours/week. Compensation rate will be re-evaluated within a year. To maximize the timely peer-review process, regular effort is required, and more work will be needed during the months that the journal is published. Computer and access to internet is required. Application Process: To apply, please provide a resume, cover letter, and contact information for two people who can provide references to Dave Moore. The position is open until filled. Priority will be given to applications received before September 1 2021. The Waterbird Society is an affirmative action and equal opportunity organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for this position without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, veteran status, or genetic information. View the full article

We are very excited to offer two art workshops during the Waterbirds conference this year! Tune in to learn how to draw a Common Eider from Anna Stunkel (November 16) and how to create scratchboard drawings from Lindsey Nielsen (November 17). Anna StunkleAnna Stunkel is an artist, environmental educator, and naturalist. She has a passion for teaching people about birds through artwork. Waterbirds have been a major inspiration in her art, especially as a student at College of the Atlantic and while studying seabirds on Petit Manan and Southeast Farallon Islands. Check out her Facebook page. Anna had the special opportunity to attend the Waterbird Society conference in 2015, and she is so excited to join again this year!.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:50% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 3.84%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 3.84%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Lindsey NielsenI have always had a curiosity for the natural world. Growing up in Montana, I was lucky enough to be surrounded by beautiful landscapes and abundant wildlife. I went on to study Human Ecology at College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, Maine. There I was given the opportunity to work at the colleges two offshore Island research stations, Great Duck Island and Mount Desert Rock. Working with the seabirds on these Islands, learning to band them and think about their world, deepened my desire to learn about ecology and natural history. In my post college career, I work in a variety of remote locations as an expedition leader and naturalist. Always, alongside datasheets and maps, is my sketchbook. Coupling my interests in ecology and art, field sketching became integral to my process of observation and inquiry. I work with scratchboard for its ability to carry detail, texture, and color. It can be an unforgiving medium, but I enjoy the challenge and the required focus and intentionality every time I sink my knife into the clay board. .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:50% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 3.84%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 3.84%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-2{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;} View the full article

A new meeting has been added to the =1']Ornithology Meetings database. Meeting Description: The meeting is being hosted by The Trumpeter Swan Society (TTSS) and The Swan Specialist Group. The symposium will feature three days of contributed scientific papers, posters and workshops, with a 1-day excursion on the second or third day of the meeting. Becky Abel and John Cornely of TTSS are co-chairs along with Local Committee chair, Jerry Serie, who will supervise local arrangements. The symposium will be held in Easton, Maryland, at the Tidewater Inn (www.tidewaterinn.com). Main airports for this venue are Baltimore/Washington International and Dulles International. Meeting Website: Click here to view the meeting