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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

This Project aims to estimate the current population in the Lower Finniss and Tookayerta catchments. Volunteers are needed to help with bird surveys during the breeding season. 

Bird surveys: long walks employing point counts, area search and call playback. This is a great opportunity to see a rare endangered bird and othe nice bird species that visit wetlands.

The Fleurieu swamps can be densely vegetated and the ground may be damp/muddy. The vegetation can also be spiky in some areas. Volunteers need a reasonable/basic level of hiking fitness and will need to wear field gear. Long pants and long sleeved shirt, broad brim hat and gumboots or waders are required. We have some spare boots for you!

Where: Study site is located at Watchalanga nature reserve  (80km South of Adelaide).

When: From October to December.

 

How: You can join for the whole period or the days you are available     (a week, 1 or 2 days or more days). Accommodation will be provided.

$: Transport to the field site will be cover as well as accommodation.

Driver’s licence and experience with bird surveys are desirable.
No previous experience is required just the will to endure long walks in the swamps and learn. 

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