FORAGING OBSERVATIONS BIRDERS NEEDED to help with graduate student research on urban and suburban stopover sites of migratory birds in New York City. Foraging observations birders will observe 4 vegetation plots for 1 hour each from sunrise until 4 hours after sunrise 4-5 mornings per week from August 13 – October 26. Field sites are located in Bronx County and Westchester County. REQUIREMENTS FOR FORAGING OBSERVATIONS BIRDERS: Available for the entire period from August 13 – October 26 (dates slightly flexible), able to provide own housing and a car, bird identification skills, ideally some plant identification skills, able to work independently and carefully fill out a data sheet, field experience, and good attitude. I CAN OFFER IN RETURN: Lots of field experience in a laid-back setting. Former field assistants have gone on to graduate school as well as to more permanent field positions. These positions are great opportunities to gain experience in the fields of conservation biology, urban ecology, and field ornithology. I will also provide a $500 honorarium at the end of the season. 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 (bricklin AT fordham.edu).
-- Rachel B. Bricklin Ph.D. Candidate in Biology Department of Biological Sciences Fordham University Bronx, NY
