Are you interested in
observing and banding migrating birds for science? Then, you can
volunteer at Cabot Head Research Station on
Bruce Peninsula in Ontario. The Bruce Peninsula Bird Observatory s
looking for experienced, or not, volunteers to assist the
bander-in-charge, Stéphan Menu, in spring (April 15 - June 12) and in
fall (August 15 - October 31).
 Housed
on site in a well-furnished cottage (internet available), volunteers
help in all aspects of the observatory activities. Every day, banding
starts half an hour before sunrise. During 6 hours, the 15 mist nets
are checked every half hour and captured birds are retreived and
brought back to the banding lab where they are banded. Observations
also take place at the same time. Immediately after, data for the day
are compiled.
Afternoons are free, which give time to explore the wonderful Bruce
Peninsula (National Park, Georgian Bay…). Volunteers who stay at least
3 weeks get $8/day for their food. Housing is offered for every one, in
shared bedrooms.
To get more information, visit our volunteering
webpage and register as volunteer or contact me at stefmenu@hotmail.com
Stephan
Photo credits:
Sharp-shinned hawk (anonymous)
Aerial view of CHRS (ethanmeleg.com)
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