Batumi Raptor Count

Batumi Raptor Count 2012

In autumn 2012 the 5th edition of the Batumi Raptor Count will take place. The survey will be held from Aug 17th until Oct 31th.

We warmly invite everybody to join us in Batumi!
 
  • you have a strong interest in bird migration and/or raptors
  • you preferably have experience with birdwatching, migration counts, ...
  • you are available for at least 2 weeks between Aug 17th and Oct 31th 2012
  • you speak at least good basic English 
  • you can focus on counting migrants in a standardised manner; you are motivated and willing to follow protocol 
  • you can handle both very warm and bright weather as cold, rainy conditions
  • a daily short (20 - 25 min.) walk over rather rough and steep terrain to a local hilltop (counting station) is no issue for you
  • you enjoy being in an international group of people; relaxing with a beer at the end of a long day of counting; discovering new environments, places and people; ...
  • Race, gender, religion, culture, sexuality, age ... are NOT considered relevant.

Practical information: 

As in previous years BRC will provide the following arrangements for counters. A contribution of 20 GEL (ca. 8 EUR) per person per day will be asked to help us cover the expenses:

  • accommodation: a house with several rooms shared by 2 - 4 people. Hot showers, toilets, washing machine are available.
  • food: breakfast & lunch is arranged daily to be used on the counting stations. Dinner will be provided by our host family
  • transportation: going to stations and back again is done with regular BRC drivers

You receive all accommodation and local transport services mentioned above, a BRC t-shirt and a membership invitation to the General Meeting of BRC.

Application procedure for 2012

  • Check the schedule for volunteers in 2012: Download the schedules mentioned above in the green box on top of this page. All free positions are without names. Orange cells indicate 'days off', when you don't count. --> the schedule consists of "blocks" for which you can apply, all of them 10 to 14 days long. You can only apply for several blocks if they do not overlap! 
  • Only applications by means of the official document provided on the BRC website will be taken under consideration!
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