[birding] [Fwd: Call for Volunteers (meadowlark monitoring) and Employment opportunity!]

[Mary Garrard]

Hello, I'm interested in doing this but would need to have a partner, maybe even two, because I probably wouldn't be able to do it every week. Anyone interested in teaming up?

Mary Garrard

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From: Joel Geier <joel.geier at peak.org>
To: MidValley Birds <birding at midvalleybirding.org>; Oregon Birders OnLine <obol at oregonbirds.org>
Sent: Mon, March 22, 2010 2:00:43 PM
Subject: [birding] [Fwd: Call for Volunteers (meadowlark monitoring) and Employment opportunity!]

Hello folks,

Here's a call for volunteers for meadowlark monitoring, from ODFW. There
is also a paid position announcement, which I'll send by separate
posting. I'm pasting in the documents that came as attachments.

Happy birding,
Joel

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                       VOLUNTEER JOB DESCRIPTION

PROJECT TITLE: Meadowlark Territory Monitoring

ODFW PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Christine Hurst or Ann Kreager, SWWD,
Corvallis, 541-757-4186, x229

PROJECT LOCATION: Willamette Valley

DATE: April 17th thru June 5th 

NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Up to 15 

PURPOSE: To assist ODFW Grassland Biologist with assessing western
meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta) territory use and landscape
characteristics in the Willamette Valley.


SPECIFIC VOLUNTEER DUTIES: Visit roadside site between 5:00 -10:00am to
monitor meadowlark movement and behavior for approximately one hour per
site between mid-April through early June. Generalize the birds’
territory use by marking the observations on an aerial map. Must be
willing to survey four or more sites a minimum of three times each
throughout the project period. Volunteer can select preferred areas to
monitor within the Willamette Valley (Marion to Lane County) from a
pre-determined list. Monitoring can be done individually or in pairs and
conducted any day of the week between April 17thand June 5th.

QUALIFICATIONS: Must have excellent observational skills and be able to
identify most grassland birds, particularly Western Meadowlark, by sight
and sound. Will need to be able to differentiate grassland habitat types
and associated vegetation components. Must be “map-literate” and able to
translate visual and aural observations to an aerial map. Must be
comfortable working independently and willing to drive personal vehicle.

TRAINING PROVIDED: Must attend one training session. Training will be
provided in Corvallis on April 9thor in Eugene on (TBA). Volunteer will
be taught proper protocol of job duties, given an overview of maps and
datasheets, and receive hands-on training conducting the survey. Safety
concerns will be covered. 

MATERIALS OR EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

SUPPLIED BY DEPARTMENT: ODFW will provide a list of survey locations,
maps and datasheets.

SUPPLIED BY VOLUNTEER: Volunteer will provide own transportation and
binoculars. Work independently, set your own schedule and report results
to supervisor. Dress in sturdy shoes, and wear layered clothing in case
of inclement weather or rain. 

For more information or to volunteer contact: 

Christine Hurst, ODFW 
541-757-4186, x229
Email: christine.k.hurst at state.or.us

Paula Graff, WREN 
(541) 683-6413
Email: paula at wewetlands.org


-------- Forwarded Message --------
From: Bob Altman <baltman at abcbirds.org>
To: joel.geier at peak.org <joel.geier at peak.org>
Subject: FW: Call for Volunteers (meadowlark monitoring) and Employment
opportunity!
Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 11:41:02 -0700

Joel could you post this to OBOL and the mid-valley list serve. Thanks.
Bob



From: Ann Kreager [mailto:ann.kreager at state.or.us] 
Sent: Thursday, March 18, 2010 3:48 PM
To: rebecca.goggans at orst.edu; Bob Altman; Moore, Randy - FW;
linbrucamp at yahoo.com; Charles Bruce
Subject: Call for Volunteers (meadowlark monitoring) and Employment
opportunity!
Importance: High




Hi folks,



If you could pass this information on to interested and qualified
birders looking for volunteer work, I’d appreciate it.  I’m also hiring
one full-time temporary (3-3 1/2 months) and have attached that info as
well.



Ann Kreager



Willamette Valley Grassland Biologist

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

7118 NE Vandenberg Ave.

Corvallis, OR  97330

541.757.4186 x246



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