BANDING ASSISTANTS AND VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to help with graduate student research on urban and suburban stopover sites in New York City. We will band from sunrise until 6 hours after sunrise 4-5 days a week from May 1-31. Banding stations will be located in Bronx County and Westchester County. REQUIREMENTS FOR BANDING ASSISTANTS: Available for the entire period from May 1-May 31st, you must provide your own transportation and (ideally) housing, bird handling/bleeding/banding experience (or great interest in gaining experience if lacking), bird identification skills (sight and/or sound), field experience, good attitude and sense of humor (make us laugh at 6 am!). If you match all the other requirements but need housing in the area, please still apply because some housing may be available. A small stipend will be provided to banding assistants. REQUIREMENTS TO VOLUNTEER: You must provide your own transportation. Housing will probably not be available, though temporary accommodations for short-term volunteers may be available. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS OF VOLUNTEERS: Bird handling/bleeding/banding experience, bird identification skills (sight and/or sound), field experience, regular commitment if possible. TO APPLY: Please submit resume, cover letter outlining relevant experience, and contact information for 3 references via e-mail to Rachel Bricklin, Department of Biological Sciences, Fordham University ([email protected]).
