Marsh Monitoring Program Survey Contractor(s) Needed
Bird Studies Canada seeks one or more qualified individuals to conduct bird and amphibian (frog and toad) surveys in Canadian Great Lakes coastal wetlands within any of the following regions: eastern Lake Ontario, western Lake Ontario, St. Clair River/Lake St. Clair/Detroit River, central Lake Huron/Bruce Peninsula, southern Georgian Bay. This contract is for approximately 80 hours of work between March 29, 2011 and July 15, 2011. Work tasks include attending a 1-day protocol training meeting at Bird Studies Canada HQ (travel expenses covered), locating/establishing and georeferencing survey stations using GPS, conducting amphibian and wetland bird surveys where required, and uploading data to an online database. Surveys will occur at approximately five distinct wetland sites within any of the above regions. Bird surveys will occur during early morning and/or evening hours; amphibian surveys will occur following sunset. Boat/canoe access may be required for certain wetlands, while others may be accessed on foot. Survey materials (e.g., survey forms, bird call broadcast CD, protocol instruction manuals) will be provided. Participation with a partner/assistant is strongly recommended. Eligible candidates must be able to identify wetland bird species by sight and sound, and be able to identify frog and toad species by sound; must be comfortable walking near or around wetland habitats; must have access to, and skills required to use, personal watercraft (e.g., canoe, kayak); must provide own binoculars; and must be available to conduct surveys when date and weather/temperature conditions are appropriate. Some monetary reimbursement for mileage and travel time will be provided. For other payment details and additional information, please contact Ryan Archer, Aquatic Survey Programs Coordinator, Bird Studies Canada at 1-888-448-2473 ext. 168 (toll-free) or rarc...@birdscanada.org Sincerely, Kathy Jones Ontario Volunteer Coordinator (Canadian Lakes Loon Survey) Bird Studies Canada P.O. Box 160, Port Rowan ON N0E 1M0 Toll Free: 1-888-448-2473 ext. 124 Fax: 1-519-586-3532 E-mail: volunt...@birdscanada.org Web Page: www.birdscanada.org ____________________________________________________ Understand Appreciate Conserve See Avian Conservation and Ecology http://www.ace-eco.org/ for a special features on Aerial Insectivores >From time to time, BSC may send you information regarding our programs, >special issues, membership, and other correspondence. If you would prefer not >to receive this information, please contact us by mail at the address above or >e-mail rkir...@bsc-eoc.org. Thank you. Au cours de l'année, Études d'Oiseaux Canada envoie de la documentation concernant ses programmes, ses activités ou autres. Si vous désirez ne pas recevoir cette information, faites-nous parvenir un message par la poste ou par courrier électronique à rkir...@bsc-eoc.org. _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
