Operation Wallacea is currently accepting applications from enthusiastic and
experienced ornithologists to join their survey teams in Parque Nacional
Cusuco, northern Honduras for their 2006 field season. These teams will
contribute data towards a long-term monitoring study of the biodiversity
within the region using a standardised protocol whilst working closely with
the protected area authorities.

The survey teams operate out of a variety of remote forest camps assisted by
student volunteers. This is an opportunity to contribute towards a valuable
conservation management study and also to publications arising from data
collected.

Applicants need to demonstrate previous experience of point count surveys
for birds within a forest habitat (preferably within the Neotropics), as
well as evidence of leadership skills and an ability to work in remote areas
as part of a small friendly team. An ability to mist net, previous
experience working within a developing country and a working knowledge of
Spanish are desirable attributes.
This is a voluntary post, however all food and accommodation costs in
country are covered by the project.

Contract period:
Various dates available:
Full - 27 June - 8 September
Part - 27 June - 9 August
Part - 25 July - 8 September

Location: We have surveys operating out of ten sites within the highland
forests of Parque Nacional Cusuco, northern Honduras – see www.opwall.com

Applications: Applications to be made by email to info@opwall.com.
Applicants should enclose a 1 to 2-page CV and a covering letter identifying
how they meet the attributes, skills and experience requirements listed
above. Please put ‘Ornithologist – Cusuco Forest’ in the email subject
field.

Closing date: 23rd December 2005.
Please see http://www.opwall.com/ for further details about our work.

.: C=Common ; F=Fairly Common ; U=Uncommon ; R=Rare :.