Soliciting the help of experienced birders to conduct a mid-winter survey for Surf Scoters in their area of the Pacific Coast . Data will be used as part of a University sponsored study, which investigates gender and age specific distribuition patterns of Surf Scoters. Surveys are to be conducted in areas familiar to volunteers from previous birding or survey experience. Results will be used to answer specific questions about the population sex ratio, age structure, and migration patterns in Surf Scoters. All participants will receive a summary of the results.
Detailed information is available from the website listed below.
Each survey should take 1-4 hours to complete. Must have a spotting scope. Surveys should be conducted from shore. Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, near Burns, Oregon. Duties include staffing small visitor center and bookstore, greeting and orienting visitors, assisting with special events, light yard work, occassional field work and other projects as assigned.