This opportunity is curated through the UF TESI Environmental Leaders Network. Opportunities posted through the Network may not be affiliated with the Florida Museum or TESI, but are shared with UF undergraduate students who want to learn more about environmental research, education and outreach, and civic engagement.
Opportunity title
Prothonotary Warbler Nest Box Monitoring
Host organization/department
Alachua Audubon Society
Description
Alachua Audubon Society has funded the creation and installation of 40 nest boxes for prothonotary warblers (Definitely look them up!). We are searching for interested volunteers to follow leaders in the field and perform nest box checks. Nest box checks will occur on a twice-a-week basis from late March through August. Volunteers can sign up for any day throughout the season and would follow leaders through the route. Interested volunteers
can receive experience in bird identification, hiking, data collection and management, and teamwork skills in the field. Additional opportunities are available for volunteers in a variety of ways too.
can receive experience in bird identification, hiking, data collection and management, and teamwork skills in the field. Additional opportunities are available for volunteers in a variety of ways too.
Date & time
March – August 2023 (Weekly)
Why should students participate?
Students would gain experience in bird identification, data collection, nesting monitoring, field experience, hiking, and teamwork building exercises. Additionally, this can be an opportunity that leads to many other internship and volunteer opportunities offered by the Alachua Audubon Society. It also really helps the conservation of a declining species throughout its breeding range.
Who can students contact for more information?
Zach Holmes: Zholmes03@ufl.edu or Zholmes003@gmail.com