Interesting opportunity. Jim Williams Wayzata Begin forwarded message:
From: "Jeff P. Smith" <[email protected]> Date: January 3, 2005 7:03:04 PM CST To: [email protected] Subject: Raptor trapper/bander needed Reply-To: "ORNITH-L: the scientific discussion of Ornithology" <[email protected]> EXPERIENCED raptor TRAPPER/Bander needed to trap and band migrant raptors in the Sandia Mountains, NM from 5 March through 5 May 2004. Prior experience operating a raptor migration trapping station and the ability to independently operate such a station is required. Person will work as a volunteer, receiving a non-taxable, daily cost-of-living stipend of $34 per day (~$1,050/month), a $150 travel stipend to assist with the cost of getting to and from the project site, housing (apartment in Albuquerque, 5-10 miles from the project site), and reimbursement for work-related travel during the season (personal vehicle required for daily commuting, all on good roads). Person must be in good physical shape; operation requires a moderately strenuous, daily hike of ~1 mile each way to and from the project site. Send cover letter, detailed resume, and three current references with phone numbers or e-mail addresses to Science Department, HawkWatch International, 1800 S. West Temple, Suite 226, Salt Lake City, UT 84115, or email Dr. Jeff Smith at [email protected]. Position is open until filled.

