> Hi all,
> Some list members may be interested in this.
>
> BLACK-EARED MINER VOLUNTEER FIELD ASSISTANT REQUIRED
> The discovery and continued unearthing of more colonies of Black-eared
> Miners in Gluepot and Bookmark Biosphere Reserves are positive signs that
> this area supports a larger than anticipated population of this endangered
> species. Nevertheless, with the population confined to such a small area
> the risk of elimination by wildfire remains extremely high, with the
> mallee well known for its flammability. The recovery team aims to reduce
> this risk by proceeding with a 2nd year of trial translocations to the
> Murray Sunset National Park, Victoria.
>
> One trial has already been successfully achieved during the spring/summer
> of 2000 with four Black-eared Miner colonies translocated. A committed
> team effort by the Adelaide Zoo, Healesville Sanctuary, Melbourne Zoo,
> Parks Victoria and La Trobe University and valuable support from
> volunteers meant the trial ran smoothly. Indeed the successful
> translocation of all birds and subsequent breeding activity exceeded our
> expectations.
>
> As in previous years, a volunteer field assistant for the
> spring/summer-breeding season is keenly sort. This exciting direction on
> the cutting edge of conservation biology offers a unique opportunity to
> play an active role in the recovery efforts for the Black-eared Miner. One
> full time volunteer will be required from September-December (or part
> thereof), with accommodation (plus long periods of camping) and food
> provided.
> Volunteer activities will include
> - Searching for/monitoring nests
> - Mist-netting and banding
> - Radio-tracking
> - General behavioural observations
> Interested parties should forward a brief CV and contact details to myself
> at the address below (email is acceptable)
> by Friday 20th July.
>
> Many thanks
>
> Rebecca Boulton
> Black-eared Miner Field Officer
> La Trobe University
> Bundoora 3083
>
> Telephone: (03) 9479 1672
> Fax: (03) 9479 1551
> Email:
>
>
>
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