BIRD BANDING VOLUNTEERS

at LifeNet Nature

Website:
http://www.lifenetnature.org

Location:
Reserva las Tangaras, Ecuador

Duration:
July 15-28, 2012

Job Type:
Volunteer

Job Description:
6-8 banding and survey volunteers are needed to assist Dr. Dusti Becker with a long-term avian monitoring and conservation effort in western Ecuador, July 15-28, 2012. Life Net banding assistants help with mist-netting of birds at several banding stations located in the Las Tangaras Reserve, Mindo, Ecuador. Our goal is to advance scientific understanding of cloud forest avian communities, including species tolerances for deforestation and grazing. Reserva Las Tangaras boasts more than 25 species of hummingbird, one of the largest regional cock-of-the-rock display leks, and great numbers of Choco and Andean endemic bird species. Volunteers help set up and monitor mist nets, extract birds from nets, carry birds from nets to a banding station, and record basic ecological data. Training in handling, measuring and banding is also offered to those interested in developing that skill set, but is not required. Bilingual volunteers can assist with environmental education and ecotourism training. Volunteers will also have some afternoons and a full day free to explore and/or bird the Mindo area. Accommodation is communal in the loft room of the research cabin. Experience with mist-netting is desirable, but not required. Students, recent graduates and others looking for hands-on training and resume building experience will benefit greatly from this project.

To Apply:
Visit the Volunteer page of www.lifenetnature.org for more details. To apply complete the application form on the web page and e-mail a brief cover letter and resume to Dr. Dusti Becker(EM: dbecker AT lifenetnature.org). The cost-share donation is $1500 and is used to cover volunteer expenses: transportation in Ecuador, meals, & lodging during the conservation research program. The donation also contributes to stewardship of the reserve, and salaries for local Ecuadorian staff who cook and assist with volunteer training during the project. (Student discounts are available). The expedition begins and ends in Quito. Contact DUSTI BECKER (EM: dbecker AT lifenetnature.org) for further details.

Number of Openings:
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