Do you have a passion for birding? Do you have experience in identifying birds by sight and sound? Do you enjoy hiking and exploring remote locations? Are you an “early bird” – pun intended! If you answer yes to all these questions there could be a volunteer position for you with Echo on the Caribbean island of Bonaire.
A typical day will start pre-dawn as you set out to locations around the island to observe parrot breeding behavior and monitor nests, once active. Once back at the Conservation Centre, you will input your data into a record to later be submitted as a part of a growing database on wild parrot population monitoring. On days when you are not going out into the field to collect data, you will help with feeding the captive parrots and helping the Echo team in its other projects and activities for the rest of the day. You will also be involved in other research, conservation or outreach activities, depending on Echo’s activities while you are here.
Applicants must be highly motivated, punctual as well as physically and mentally fit. You should also be prepared to live in basic accommodations in a group setting (outdoor living with cold showers and solar power).
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