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April 5, 2007
Help monitor migrating birds on the Strait of Gibralter
WHAT IS THE MIGRES PROGRAM?
The purpose of the Migres Program is to monitor the evolution of the soaring birds (raptors and storks) populations, both in Spain and in the rest of Western Europe, and to contribute with this to the conservation of the habitat of these species. The special characteristics of the Strait of Gibraltar are used by hundreds of thousands of birds on their travel from Europe to Africa and between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. The most important point in this study is the observations made by the volunteers, who develop their work under technician supervision. This makes the Strait a suitable place to study the migration phenomenon.
White Stork, copyright Dr Steve Young
WHO CAN APPLY?
To participate in the Migres Program it is necessary to be older than 18 years old. People from any country are welcomed but it is necessary to speak Spanish or English. We need people who have some knowledge on bird identification, although people without experience can come and acquire it here.
WHERE AND WHEN TO APPLY?
Before May 31st, with priority to those applications received before.
To: voluntariado@fundaciomigres.org Also you can send an ordinary mail to: PROGRAMA MIGRES Huerta Grande, CN-340 Km. 96 Pelayo11390 Algeciras, Cádiz , Spain. As well, the application forms can be registered at: www.juntadeandalucia.es/medioambiente The minimum stay will be a complete turn, but if there would be a vacancy the volunteers can ask for staying more than one turn. Volunteers in the program will be given with:
•Free maintenance
•Free accommodation in shared rooms with other volunteers.
•Medical insurance.
•Program clothes.
•Migres Program participation certificate.
•Migres Program annual report.
Chosen volunteers have to pay 50 euros on deposit. We will give instructions for the payment to the foreign volunteers. This deposit will be returned to the owner at the end of each turn.
Dates:
July 23rd-August 7th
August 6th-21st
August 20th-September 4th
September 3th-18th15 days
September 17th-October 2nd
October 14th-21st
October 21st-28th
October 28th-November 4th
November 4th-11th
November 12th-18th
Posted by Surfbirds at April 5, 2007 1:36 PM
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