Migration monitoring volunteer

Volunteering at the Cabot Head Research Station at Cabot Head Research Station

Website: http://www.bpbo.ca/

Location :
Bruce Peninsula, Ontario

Duration: 
spring (15 Apr - 10 June) and fall (15 Aug- 31 Oct)

Job Description: 
The Bruce Peninsula Bird Observatory (BPBO) is seeking volunteers to assist the Station Scientist in spring (15 Apr - 10 June) and in fall (15 Aug- 31 Oct). Experience in field ornithology or banding is preferred. Housed on site in a well-furnished cottage, volunteers participate in all aspects of the Observatory's activities. The days start early - mist nets are opened 30 minutes before sunrise. During 6 hours, the 15 mist nets are checked every 30 minutes and captured birds are extracted and brought back to the laboratory where they are banded, processed, and released. Observations of birds on-site take place between net checks and during a formal census. After the monitoring period each day, data are compiled. Volunteers who stay at least 3 weeks may receive $10/day toward their food. Accommodation is provided for all volunteers free of charge, in shared bedrooms.

To Apply:
For more information, visit our website (URL: http://www.bpbo.ca/) and apply for a volunteer position, or contact Stéphane Menu, the Station Scientist, at stefmenu@gmail.com