Bird Studies Canada seeks one or more qualified individuals to conduct bird and amphibian (frog and toad) surveys in Niagara region marshes using Marsh Monitoring Program standard survey protocols. This contract is for approximately 56 hours of work between April 1, 2010 and July 31, 2010. Work tasks include attending a 3-hour protocol training meeting with Bird Studies Canada staff, locating/establishing and georeferencing survey stations using GPS, conducting amphibian and marsh bird surveys where required, recording basic descriptions of marsh habitat where required, and submitting data on provided forms to Bird Studies Canada by July 31, 2010. Surveys will occur at seven distinct marsh sites within the Niagara Peninsula (see link below). Marsh bird surveys will occur during early morning and/or evening hours; amphibian surveys will occur following sunset. Boat/canoe access will be required for 1-2 marshes, while others can be accessed on foot. Survey materials (e.g., survey forms, MMP 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 marsh bird species by sight and sound, and be able to identify frog and toad species by sound; must be comfortable walking near or around marsh 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. This contract will pay at a rate of $20/hour, with some money available to reimburse travel costs.
For additional information, please contact Ryan Archer Aquatic Survey Programs Coordinator Bird Studies Canada 1-888-448-2473 ext. 168 (toll-free) [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Click here to see marsh site locations: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF&msa=0&msid=111324856696258176569.0004819d298bf6deba191. For more information about the Marsh Monitoring Program, click here: http://www.birdscanada.org/mmpmain.html. _______________________________________________ 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/
