Shore Bird Monitor ( Chappaquiddick Island, Martha's Vineyard)
ORGANIZATION: The Trustees of Reservations
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The Trustees is seeking individuals with wildlife habitat experience to help survey the various bird habitats on Martha’s Vineyard. This will assist us in evaluating the effectiveness of our management of nesting birds as well as grassland resources on our properties. The Trustees has long identified the management of suitable habitat for shore birds as a key goal, but has also found it challenging to balance the needs of shore birds with the unique environment of Martha’s Vineyard. The Trustees has taken measures, such as delayed mowing and restricting OSV usage, to protect nesting shore birds whenever possible. However, the effectiveness of our management is not clear without the ability to properly monitor our properties. The collected data will allow the Trustees to protect our shore birds, to drive the management of the coastal habitat and its resources and to potentially create engagement opportunities
Learn more and express interest online here: https://volunteer.thetrustees.org/opportunity/a0C1J00000Fx7jQUAR
- Monitor shore birds at various Trustees properties on Martha’s Vineyard
- Conduct a minimum of one bi-weekly site visit to between March - August
- Conduct a standardized survey on each visit focused on bird counts, fledgling counts, and nesting counts as well as locations
- Identify types of birds
- Photograph survey points
- Submit data to the Trustees
- Assist with set-up/break down of symbolic fencing seasonally
- Experience conducting wildlife habitat research
- Confidence in identifying target shore birds by sight and sound
- The ability to interpret aerial photographs and follow survey protocol
- Familiarity with bird behavior
- Have excellent communication skills
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About The Trustees of Reservations
Location:
200 High Street, Boston, MA 02110, US
Mission Statement
The Trustees of Reservations is here to protect and share the Massachusetts places people love for their exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value. For their trails, their history, their gardens, their beaches. For the simple reason that nature and culture can soothe the soul and improve our lives.
Description
Who We Are
We are more than 100,000 people like you who love the outdoors, who love the distinctive charms of New England, and who believe in celebrating and protecting them, for everyone, forever.
Together with our neighbors, we protect the distinct character of our communities and inspire a commitment to our special places. Our passion is to share with everyone the irreplaceable natural and cultural treasures we care for.
What We Do
We enjoy and care for more than 100 special places - nearly 25,000 acres - all around Massachusetts. And we are actively building an extended family of friends and neighbors across the state that can help in their different ways.
What We Are Up Against
Through more than 100 years of hard work and high standards, The Trustees have built a sterling reputation and a stunning physical legacy.
Today, the places we care about are going fast, and the forces undermining them, including climate change, are moving faster. We need to tap the wellspring of people’s joy - in their communities, their heritage, and the natural world - and mobilize a whole new generation to care.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Chappaquiddick IslandMartha's Vineyard, MA 02539
DATE POSTED
March 3, 2022
SKILLS
- Habitat Restoration
- Environmental Education
- Data Entry
- Environmental Science
- Database Administration
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Minimum of two monthly visits between March – August Work at own pace (more frequent visits would be preferable)
- Ability to participate in light walking/hiking Ability to withstand hot/humid conditions Access to a camera General interest in land conservation