Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Great opportunity for anyone who wants to go to Alaska! =20 =20 Shawchyi Vorisek Avian Biologist Nongame Branch KY Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Resources #1 Sportsman's Lane Frankfort, KY 40601 Ph: (502)564-3400 Ext. 4474 Fax: (502)564-4519 shawchyi.vorisek@xxxxxx <mailto:shawchyi.vorisek@xxxxxx>=20 www.fw.ky.gov <http://www.fw.ky.gov/>=20 =20 Did you know... Department of Fish and Wildlife receives NO state tax dollars and manages wildlife for all citizens? Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachment, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender, by e-mail, and destroy all copies of the original message. =20 =20 =20 From: Neotropical migratory birds in southeastern United States discussion list [mailto:SEPART-L@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Laurel Barnhill Sent: Monday, January 23, 2012 2:41 PM To: SEPART-L@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Fw: Shorebird Volunteer Opportunity in Alaska =20 ----- Forwarded by Laurel Barnhill/R4/FWS/DOI on 01/23/2012 02:40 PM ----- Brad Andres/AMBS/R9/FWS/DOI=20 01/23/2012 02:26 PM =20 To =20 cc Subject Shorebird Volunteer Opportunity in Alaska =20 Shorebird Volunteer Opportunity in Alaska=20 SHOREBIRD VOLUNTEER. Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge is looking for 2 volunteers to assist with a breeding population study of the Bristle-thighed Curlews from 1 May to 6 July 2012. The job can be extended an additional four weeks until August 4 if the volunteer wishes to help with waterfowl or fisheries projects.=20 This is a great opportunity to work on a rare and unique species and gain experience working at a remote field location in Alaska. Field work will include surveying curlews and other birds at point counts, delineating breeding territories, conducting behavioral observations, searching for and monitoring nests and broods, capturing and color banding adults, resighting marked individuals, documenting predators, and gathering information about weather conditions, prey items, and habitat use. When not in the field, interns will help with field logistics, gear maintenance, and data entry.=20 The field site is at a remote wilderness location in western Alaska that is accessible by helicopter only. Camp life is communal, with a common cook tent, individual sleeping tents, and few amenities. Field personnel will be required to hike 6-12 miles per day over rugged tundra-covered hills and through shrub-filled drainages under a variety of weather conditions. Snow is present in May, temperatures can range from 20-80s, and conditions are often wet and windy. Working conditions may also include dense clouds of mosquitoes and other biting insects and possible close encounters with moose or bear.=20 To qualify, you must be available no later than 1 May and be in excellent physical condition. We are seeking applicants that are self-motivated, enthusiastic, and can work effectively as part of a team. A strong interest in birds and prior experience camping in a remote setting is desired.=20 Initial training (bear safety; firearms safety; aircraft safety) is mandatory. The Refuge will provide food, lodging, transport to and from the field site, most field equipment, and round trip airfare from Anchorage, Alaska to Bethel.=20 Please send a letter (highlighting relevant experience), resume, transcripts, and the names and contact information (e-mail preferred) of three references to Kristine Sowl at kristine_sowl@xxxxxxx OR Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge, Box 346, Bethel, AK 99559. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.=20 ================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBERS============== The BIRDKY Mailing List requires you to sign your messages with first & last name, city, & state abbreviation. -------------------------------------------------- To post to this mailing list, send e-mail to: birdky@xxxxxxxxxxxxx -------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, send e-mail to: birdky-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject line. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Visit the Kentucky Ornithological Society web site at http://www.biology.eku.edu/kos.htm * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * BIRDKY List Manager: Gary Ritchison, Richmond, KY E-mail: gary.ritchison@xxxxxxx