GRASSLAND BIRD RESEARCH: LOCAL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED (Ft Collins/Wellington)

[Angela Dwyer]

Seeking volunteers to assist with a graduate research project examining nest survival of the McCown’s Longspur and other ground nesting grassland birds on native rangeland in the shortgrass prairie ecoregion of northeastern Colorado, located at the Central Plains Experimental Range north of Nunn,Colorado.

Job requirements:
Must be in good physical condition and endure extensive walking through grassland in search of ground-nests, in hot, dry conditions.

Time-period:
Starting in late-May, needed anytime through late June, can work any days within a Mon-Friday week, at least 2 days a week preferred.

Compensation:
Excellent opportunity to hone skills in nest-search and grassland bird identification
Chance to see Mountain Plover, Burrowing Owl, Golden Eagle and many other grassland species
Possible college credit or class/seminar project opportunities depending on college programs
Resume building for career enhancement

Free camping on site a possibility with access to showers/stove daily.

Contact Angela Dwyer in Fort Collins with Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory at 970-482-1707 x 17 or angela...@rmbo.org to learn more!