Selawik National Wildlife Refuge Refuge: Kotzebue Spring Birding

Project NameKotzebue Spring Birding
Project Number325
LocationKotzebue and maybe Selawik
DatesMay, 2016 (dates dependent upon weather)
Duration4 or 5 days
Number of Volunteers Needed1 FILLED
DescriptionAssist with up to 4 birding outings in Kotzebue in mid-May, co-hosted by Selawik NWR and NPS. We're looking for a birder to help us make field IDs and also instruct novice birders on field marks, using a scope, etc. Possibly also travel to Selawik to help lead youth bird activties.
Skills NeededGood bird identification skills, ability to instruct youth and adults on bird id and scope use.
Audience Ageall ages
Materials NeededMaterials provided by refuge. Transportation from Alaska locations to Kotzebue and maybe Selawik as well as food provided by Friends
Contactbrittany_sweeney@fws.gov