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[Fwd: spring-summer bird work]

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Susan Heath

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Susan Heath

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Tue, 28 Mar 2006 07:39:34 -0500

SEASONAL FIELD RESEARCH ASSISTANT* needed for ecological study of 
breeding forest bird populations in the two sites of the George 
Washington Memorial Parkway (Turkey Run and Great Falls Parks), located 
in the Washington, D.C. metro area. The project will be conducted under 
the Smithsonian National Zoo’s Migratory Bird Center under the direction 
of S. Sillett and M. Castellanos. **

Individual must be able to identify Mid-Atlantic forest birds by sight 
and sound using a standard point count method; _previous survey 
experience is preferred_. The position will involve measuring 
vegetation, require the person to have good color vision, and an ability 
to hike and work alone in rugged, and steep terrain. Applicants should 
have an interest in avian behavioral and population ecology.

Field work starts in early to mid May and lasts 10 weeks. Stipend is 
$400 per week. Must have own vehicle; will pay local mileage for 
work-related driving. To apply, send letter of application, resume, and 
names (including phone numbers and e-mail addresses) of two (2) 
references to: **. Applicants without internet 
access can mail materials to Mario Castellanos, Smithsonian Migratory 
Bird Center, National Zoological Park, 3001 Connecticut Ave. NW, 
Washington, DC 20008. E-mail applications are preferred.


-- 
Susan A. Heath
George Mason University
Environmental Science Department
Fairfax, VA

Secretary, Virginia Avian Records Committee
Keeper, Virginia Comp List at www.virginiabirding.org