FeederWatch Virtual Volunteering - Indiana
ORGANIZATION: National Park Service
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Position Overview
Project FeederWatch turns your love of birds into scientific discoveries. FeederWatch is a November-April survey of birds that visit backyards, nature centers, community areas, and other locales in North America. When thousands of Feeder Watchers in communities across North America count birds and send their tallies to the FeederWatch database, the result is a treasure trove of numbers, which FeederWatch scientists analyze to draw a picture of winter bird abundance and distribution. FeederWatch data show which bird species visit feeders at thousands of locations across the continent every winter. The data also indicate how many individuals of each species are seen. This information can be used to measure changes in the winter ranges and abundances of bird species over time.
Minimum Commitment
The FeederWatch season runs November - April. Volunteers report on 2 consecutive days a week. However, the images are digitally stored, so you can contribute on a schedule of your own choosing!
Goal / Outcome of Job:
We're looking for volunteers interested in supporting our "FeederWatch" bird identification and enumeration program conducted in concert with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. This program operates entirely online, so it’s a great opportunity to become an Indiana Dunes National Park virtual volunteer.
Description of Duties
• View images recorded on our digital capture system.
• Identify the bird(s) in the images
• Record the information in the Cornell online database
• Computer and internet access is required.
• Prior experience is NOT required
• We will train you on accessing the systems and recording the information.
Knowledge/ Skills Desired
• Basic Computer Knowledge
• Interest in birding
Difficulty Level
Not difficult
Working Conditions:
Indoor, temperature-controlled environment
Training / Preparation Required:
Training will be scheduled through the position supervisor.
Start Date - 2024-10-01
End Date - 2025-09-30
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About National Park Service
Location:
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Mission Statement
The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The Park Service cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world.
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The U.S. National Park Service, www.nps.gov, cares for special places saved by the American people so that all may experience our heritage. We care for more than 400 national parks and help communities preserve their historic places and open spaces.
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This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
October 9, 2024
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