Raptor Nest Monitor
| Opportunity Type: | Ongoing Volunteer Opportunity |
| Department: | Parks & Open Space |
| Category: | Open Space, Environment, and Gardening |
| Time Commitment & Minimum Age: | After training, 2 hours of observation every 2 weeks throughout the spring and summer |
| Location: | Locations vary, but some nests are roadside and easily observed, while others require the ability to navigate off-trail. |
| Program Summary: | Volunteers will help monitor the nest events of local birds of prey during the 2016 season. |
| Duties and Responsibilities: | Following training in late January, volunteers commit to at least 2 hours of observation every 2 weeks throughout the spring and summer. |
| Qualifications and Requirements: | Volunteer monitors must be at least 18 years of age. Volunteers must own good-quality binoculars or viewing scope, be familiar with raptor ID and behavior, and have the ability to record data in a clear, consistent manner. Online access is required for prompt submission of field data. Monitors are required to adhere to policies and practices that ensure protection of our nest sites. |
| Contact: | Michelle Durant, mdurant@bouldercounty.org |
| Application Process: | This position is not accepting applications at this time. Please sign up for our monthly newsletter to receive information about upcoming volunteer opportunities. |