Nazca Boobie Field Assistant
If I were single, I would so apply for this field assistant position. Anyone in dire need of a change of pace or a month and half to escape your current life and do something really cool in a remote area? Check this out:
GALAPAGOS ISLANDS--NAZCA BOOBIES. Two field assistants needed mid-Mar to early May 2009 for work on breeding biology of Nazca boobies on Espanola Island, Galapagos, Ecuador. The assistants will join a group totaling five continuing a long-term study of this species. Majority of the work will be identifying banded parents at nests and banding nestlings, 8-10 hrs per day of physically taxing and fascinating work in an incredible place. The group will live in tents and a primitive field camp on this uninhabited island, a day's boat ride from the nearest civilization. Requirements: physical fitness, tolerance of heat and sun, cheerful can-do attitude. Previous field experience a strong plus, Spanish desirable. All expenses paid, including travel from your home base. No salary. These positions will be filled as soon as possible. Please send a CV, contact information for three references, and cover letter to DR. DAVE ANDERSON at Wake Forest University ((EM: da AT wfu.edu).
GALAPAGOS ISLANDS--NAZCA BOOBIES. Two field assistants needed mid-Mar to early May 2009 for work on breeding biology of Nazca boobies on Espanola Island, Galapagos, Ecuador. The assistants will join a group totaling five continuing a long-term study of this species. Majority of the work will be identifying banded parents at nests and banding nestlings, 8-10 hrs per day of physically taxing and fascinating work in an incredible place. The group will live in tents and a primitive field camp on this uninhabited island, a day's boat ride from the nearest civilization. Requirements: physical fitness, tolerance of heat and sun, cheerful can-do attitude. Previous field experience a strong plus, Spanish desirable. All expenses paid, including travel from your home base. No salary. These positions will be filled as soon as possible. Please send a CV, contact information for three references, and cover letter to DR. DAVE ANDERSON at Wake Forest University ((EM: da AT wfu.edu).
posted by birdchick at 7:09 AM
4 Comments:
A boobie study?
Hmmm...
I love da boobies. Blue Footed, Red Footed, Nazca. I loves dem all.
Is it just me? When a Brown Booby was spotted at the local wharf, I had quite the Bevis and Butthead moment everytime someone posted about having seen it on the local listserv. Booby spotted at Wharf. Booby on beach. Nothing like being horrifically juvenile in one's mid-40's, eh?
All of the Galapagos Islands are beautiful, and the Nazca Boobies (formerly Masked Boobies) are gorgeous. The chicks are so white and fluffy, and the way the adults court each other, offering sticks and pebbles to make a nesting spot. OMG, I SO want to do this.
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