MOLT-MIGRATION AND STOPOVER (MoMS) PROJECT.
Two Field Biologist Interns are needed for a two-month period within 1
July-15 September 2007 to participate in an exciting new project
investigating "molt-migrants," adults of western North American landbirds
that stopover in the monsoon region of Arizona and northwestern Mexico to
molt before migrating to wintering grounds in southern Mexico and Central
America. The focus of the study will be to determine the ecological
requirements of molt-migrants during stopover periods, with the goal of
conserving important areas. Fieldwork will take place primarily in
southeastern Arizona and will consist primarily of operating three
mist-netting and banding stations to collect data on molting birds.
Enthusiastic individuals with at least some previous banding and birding
experience are preferred. The position will include four days of intensive
training in bird banding and identification during early July by IBP Staff
Biologist and MoMS project director Peter Pyle. Flexibility, good physical
condition, a tolerance of long days that begin before dawn, and the ability
to endure sometimes difficult field conditions are required. An applicant
with a good field vehicle may also be needed (and will be reimbursed
$0.33/mile driven during the project but not for travel to and from the
project area). Shared housing and a per diem of $24 per banding day for
food and other out-of-pocket expenses, amounting to $1,224 for the period,
are provided. Interns are expected to work a minimum of 3 of every 4 days
(51 days total), sometimes more depending on weather. We plan to select
applicants during the first week of May. Interested applicants should send
via email (preferred) or U.S. mail a resume, cover letter, contact
information for 2 references including email addresses, to AMY FINFERA, The
Institute for Bird Populations, PO Box 1346, Point Reyes Station, CA 94956.
FAX 415-663-9482, PH 415-663-1436, EMAIL: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
