Bird Banding Intern

Published on: June 4, 2010

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Audubon Sharon Published: June 4, 2010
Location
Sharon, Connecticut
Skill Level
Internship / Volunteer, Internship / Volunteer
Job Type
Full-time
Categories
Natural Resources/ Restoration

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Description

Immediate Opening...runs through mid-August. 

Responsibilities:

Primary responsibilities of the Bird Banding Intern are to operate mist-netting and banding (MAPS) stations in CT and NY, which includes setting up mist-nets before dawn, carefully extracting and banding birds for up to 6 hours at a time, take and record different measurements of the birds including, but not limited to, weight, sex and age. 

Bird Banding Interns must constantly check and maintain mist-nets and other equipment, and perform and minor repairs needed, as well as enter the recorded data into the database.  Interns may communicate with volunteers to coordinate schedules.

Qualifications: 

Good birding skills and knowledge or eastern birds; previous mist-netting and banding experience is necessary.  A current driver's license and own transportation are required. 

Compensation: $260-$330/week plus housing & mileage reimbursement

To Apply: 

Please send resume, letter of interest, and names, addresses and phone numbers of 3 references with MAPS internship in the subject line by email or fax Attn:Wendy.

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