KIRTLAND’S WARBLER FIELD ASSISTANTS (2-4) – needed to assist a graduate
student at the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center, studying arrival times
and reproductive success in the endangered Kirtland’s warbler. Research
takes place in jack pine forest near Mio, Michigan, and positions run
from 1 May – 31 Jul. Applicants with experience resighting color banded
birds and nest-searching are preferred. Other duties include surveying
plots for arrival of warblers, mist-netting and banding, using GPS to
map territories, and monitoring nests. Successful applicants will be
enthusiastic about working outdoors, work well independently and with
others, record data meticulously, and be sensitive to working with a
federally listed species. Northern Michigan has ample opportunity for
birding, hiking, fishing, and canoeing - but summer field work can also
include periods of extreme temperatures, heavy pine pollen, and black
flies. Compensation is $300-350/wk; housing and vehicles for field work
will be provided. Please send a short cover letter highlighting relevant
experience, resume, and 3 references (include email addresses) to: SARAH
ROCKWELL (EM: rockwell AT umd.edu). Applications will be reviewed as
they are received.