MARSH BIRD INTERNS needed at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge in
Cambridge, Maryland.  Primary duties will involve conducting marsh bird
nest searching and monitoring.  Secondary duties may involve assisting with
vegetation monitoring.  Nest searches will be conducted 5 days per week,
from approximately mid-May through mid-August 2007.  Start and end dates
are flexible.  Work is approximately 40 hours per week.  Blackwater
National Wildlife Refuge has a long history of using prescribed fire as a
marsh management tool.  Current research is being conducted to investigate
the effects of prescribed fire on marsh bird productivity, and what fire
rotation, if any, is optimal for marsh bird productivity.  Qualified
observers used in this study must be capable of walking 4-6 hours per day
searching for marsh bird nests.  Must be physically fit, able to walk in
the unstable terrain of the marsh environment, and be able to endure
difficult field conditions including heat, humidity, and large numbers of
mosquitoes and biting flies.  Experienced birders are encouraged to apply
but a willingness to learn is most important.  Candidates possessing a
degree in wildlife biology or a related field are also encouraged to apply.
Free housing (including utilities), transportation during work hours, hip
waders, bug jackets, optics, and all necessary field gear will be provided.
Interested applicants should send or e-mail a cover letter, resume, and
three references to:
Sean Flint, Wildlife Biologist, Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, 2145
Key Wallace Drive, Cambridge, MD 21613 (e-mail: , phone:
410-228-2692 x114)


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Michael R. MacKinnon
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
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