KBO Field Interns engage in a variety of bird monitoring and research methodologies (e.g., bird banding and nest searching) depending on annual project needs.  Field Interns gain skills in bird identification by sight and sound, survey methodology, orienteering and general field biology skills, meticulous data collection, and data entry.  Field Interns contribute substantially to KBO’s research and monitoring efforts.

KBO is now accepting applications for 2010 Banding Internships.

BIRD BANDING INTERNSHIP positions 1 May - 31 October 2010.  The Klamath Bird Observatory is seeking highly motivated individuals to participate in our long-term landbird monitoring program in the Klamath-Siskiyou Bioregion of southern Oregon and northern California during the breeding and fall migration seasons.  Duties and instruction will include mist netting and banding songbirds, bird survey, data entry and management, public and school group banding-outreach, and other fieldwork support as required.  Non-field duties include equipment maintenance and data entry.  Successful candidates will have a strong interest in birds and field biology, possess a positive attitude, give priority to safety considerations, work and live harmoniously in close company with coworkers, have patience with short-notice schedule changes, be prepared to work long days in the field under (sometimes) adverse conditions (heat, cold, mosquitoes) and camp out on a regular basis, follow protocols, be meticulous in collecting and recording data, be in good physical condition, possess good communication skills, be dedicated to study in spare time, and have a valid Driver’s License (non-US citizens must obtain an Oregon Driver’s License; all candidates may be asked to provide driving record copy).  Additional preferred qualifications include good bird identification skills, mist net/banding experience, rough road driving experience.  Training and operations will adhere to North American Banding Council guidelines with focus on safe, ethical mist netting and banding and advanced aging/sexing techniques.  Housing, $500 monthly stipend, and transportation between study sites are provided.  A minimum of a three-month commitment is required with longer periods preferred.  These positions will involve long days, hard work, a lot of driving and camping, and hopefully a lot of fun.

To apply, send cover letter (include dates of availability), resume, and contact information for three references to BOB FREY [eMail- bif AT KlamathBird.org; Mailing Address- Klamath Bird Observatory, P.O. Box 758, Ashland, Oregon 97520; Phone- (541) 201-0866].  Click here to contact Bob Frey for more information.