2002
Rufous Scrub-bird Surveys
Volunteers
- we need your help!
Why a
survey?
Since 1999, the NSW
National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has conducted surveys for the Rufous
Scrub-bird (Atrichornis rufescens) in north-east NSW. The surveys have been part of a long
term (5-year) monitoring program designed to assess the abundance of the species
in the World Heritage National Parks of north-eastern NSW.
Following the success of
the surveys over the past three years, this seasons surveys are about to
commence. The NSW NPWS has
contracted Ekerlogic Consulting Services (ECS) to undertake this years project.
Volunteers are required to assist us in the surveys being conducted in the four
survey areas: Barrington Tops, New England, Gibraltar Range/Washpool and
Border Ranges National Parks. The surveys are a great opportunity for
volunteers to assist in the conservation of this rare and cryptic species in
some of the most beautiful World Heritage rainforests of the east coast of NSW.
Also a great opportunity to camp out and see some of the rarer rainforest birds,
mammals and plants that occur in those regions.
Survey
locations?
Barrington Tops, New
England, Gibraltar Range/Washpool and Border Ranges National Parks.
When?
Weekends, weekdays in
November and December 2002
Who?
Experienced and/or
enthusiastic birdwatchers.
Training?
Volunteers will be briefed
on the background of the project, the survey method, Rufous Scrub-bird calls and
behaviour.
Accommodation?
Depending on the
preference of the volunteer. We
usually camp at designated campsites within each of the National Parks.
Costs?
Volunteers will be
reimbursed for their petrol and food costs.
Further Details and
Registration?
For survey
dates and locations, please contact me at the details
below.
__________________________________________________
Peter A. Ekert
Director - Ekerlogic Consulting Services (ECS)
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
--
Warragamba Special Area Fauna Survey
-- Rufous Scrub-bird
Monitoring Program in North-east NSW
North Sydney Council
-- The Continuing Bird
Monitoring Program
4 Bowen St
Wallsend NSW 2287
Ph. 02 4950 0573 Mob. 0410566104 Fax.
02 4950 0573
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