This posting has been approved by the OntBirds Coordinator.
The Holiday Beach Migration Observatory (HBMO) has a paid position open for a Hawk Counter for this Fall's migration season from September 1 - November 30, 2009. HBMO is a non-profit volunteer organization with activities focused on the fall migration of raptors and other avian species that migrate through southwestern Ontario at Holiday Beach Conservation Area, near Amherstburg, Ontario. The HBMO manages a raptor count from a 12 metre (40 foot) tower, a passerine banding station, a raptor banding station, and a Saw-whet Owl banding program. Duties: Count raptors and other avian species using established protocols ten hours per day Monday - Friday. Record hourly sightings and weather on standardized data sheets. Enter daily data into electronic data base of the Hawk Migration Association of North America (HMANA). Work with volunteers, participate in Hawk Festival activities, and assist with public education activities. Skills: Previous hawk counting experience; fundamental ability to identify other avian species by sight and/or sound; familiarity with computer usage. The Candidate will be HBMO's frontline ambassador to the public, and as such must have public speaking skills in order to interact with visitors and scheduled school groups. Must be self-motivated; work independently and enthusiastically; and be in good physical condition to climb the hawk tower and work outside in all weather. Applicant must provide: own transportation; be able to work in Canada; binoculars; spotting scope and tripod; bedding; clothing and food. HBMO to provide: 5.2 metre (17 foot) hardtop trailer with one bunk and stove located at Holiday Beach Conservation Area. Campsite has washrooms and showers. Stipend: The wage for this position is US$800 - $1,500 per month, dependent on experience. Applications: Applications for the position, including a cover letter and resume, are to be sent in PDF format to: Bob Pettit at [email protected]. Provide two references that can verify your raptor identification skills and other qualifications. _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list [email protected] For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
