Located on the north shore of
Lake Erie, Long Point is one of the last wild areas left in southern
Ontario. It is internationally recognized as a World Biosphere Reserve
and a Globally Important Bird Area, and supports a fantastic diversity
of habitats, plants and animals. During migration huge numbers of birds
(and monarch butterflies) are funneled down Long Point. Founded in
1960, Long Point Bird Observatory (LPBO) is North America's oldest bird
observatory. The core program is centerd on monitoring populations of
migrating birds through daily census and banding routines at three field
stations. Volunteers staying for at least 1 month have food and
accommodation fees waived. Short-term volunteers are required to pay a
nominal fee covering housing and food. Up to 14 volunteers are required
for the spring (1 April to 10 June) and fall (10 August to 15 November)
field seasons. In addition, up to 4 volunteer field ornithologists are
needed for breeding bird censuses (territory mapping) and inventories at
Long Point from 25 May to 15 July. Previous ornithological work
(including bird banding) and excellent bird identification skills are
preferred, but not absolutely essential. All participants will
experience intensive and diverse training in field ornithological
techniques. International applicants with good English skills are
encouraged to apply.
For applications or more information, contact:
Landbird Program Coordinator, Bird Studies Canada, Long Point Bird Observatory, P.O. Box 160, Port Rowan, Ontario, Canada N0E 1M0 (519) 586-3531, (519) 586-3532 (fax), email:
lpbo@bsc-eoc.org.
Visit our web sitefor more information about the volunteer programs
at Long Point Bird Observatory and a downloadable application form.
available, monitoring bird migration activities at Thunder Cape Bird
Observatory (TCBO), Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. The field season runs
from late Apr to mid Jun in the spring and from late Jul to
early Nov in the fall. Volunteers will be involved in mistnetting,
banding, and censusing migratory birds, including passerines, hawks and
owls. TCBO, located at the tip of the Sibley Peninsula, is bordered by
Lake Superior and Sleeping Giant Provincial Park. We provide comfortable
facilities in a beautiful wilderness setting. Volunteers staying over 2
weeks will have accommodation and food provided free. Experience is
preferred, but TCBO also aims to provide an excellent opportunity for
those eager to learn. Volunteers will be accepted throughout the season.
Additional information can be found on our website.
Questions and resumes can be directed to DR.NICK ESCOTT (Chairman), 650
Alice Avenue, RR#14, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E5; E-mail: ngescott@shaw.com
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