Melanie Colón Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 ANNOUNCING BANDER TRAINING AUGUST 2014! Beginning Bird Bander Training is scheduled for the last two weekends in August. Here is your chance to learn bird banding techniques at two spectacular Northwest setting, both convenient to lodging and food. The training follows North American Banding Council (NABC) guidelines and includes 5 days of classroom and field instruction in riparian, mixed forest habitat. On-line registration will soon be available for our 3rd season of our Weekend Bird Bander Training or email the address at the top of the article to reserve your spot. The first weekend will be held at The Northwest Stream Center in South Everett, Washington on the following dates (participants must be present all days). Friday, August 22, 2014 8 am – 4:30 pm Saturday, August 23, 2014 8 am – 4:30 pm Sunday, August 24, 2014 7 am – 3:00 pm The second weekend will be held at the Green River Natural Area, about 7 miles east of Auburn, Washington along State Route 164. Saturday, August 30, 2014 8 am – 4:30 pm Sunday, August 31, 2014 7 am – 3:00 pm This training is offered across two weekends specifically for people who are not able to take significant time off from work to attend distant or weekday training. Registration for this training is open to all, but we encourage local participation with the goal of engaging volunteers in PSBO banding projects to practice and hone their skills. No birding or banding experience is required. Participants must be minimum 16 years of age. FEES: $550– 500 +$50 materials. PSBO members pay only $ 500– $450 +$50 materials. Course fees include training, materials and text book. Fees do not include food or lodging, but a list of nearby amenities can be provided upon request. This is an introductory course which covers netting and trapping techniques, removal of birds from mist nets, proper handling, processing (including biometrics, ageing and sexing, skulling), data management, relations with the public, and banders’ code of ethics. Reserve your spot today by emailing contact@pugetsoundbirds.org http://pugetsoundbirds.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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