Conservation Assistant at Migratory Bird Lake Habitat
- Colombia
About Program
Colombia has 1889 species of birds, 20% of the world's birds!
197 migratory birds are from North America that call Colombia their winter home. Learn more about tropical ecology, bird biology and conservation. Gain hands-on experience and practical research skills. Participate in campaigns on a variety of environmental issues; to assist in provision of a comprehensive Environmental Health Service which will focus on the local environmental through a combination of advice and education.
You will be participating in:
- All daily work related with the conservation of the nature reserve.
- Clean and care for the bird feeding stations.
- Formulate ideas that lead to the conservation of local & migratory species.
- Document the phenomena related to birds, fish, reptiles and other species at bird sanctuary.
- Maintain and record observing on the park.
- Accompany team to local conservation workshops.
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Program Highlights
- Participate in the long-term monitoring of the bird communities in a nature reserve and its surroundings.
- Gain theoretical and practical knowledge in tropical bird biology.
- Carry out daily work related to the conservation of the nature reserve.
- Discover what practical conservation work looks like.
- Formulate ideas that lead to the conservation of local and migratory species.
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Location
Colombia has become the hip travel destination in South America and boasts a growing tourism sector. Colombians are fun, friendly, and proud of their beautiful country. Colombia boasts truly stunning landscapes including lush jungle, arid desert, Caribbean coastline, and the Andes mountains, including the world famous Colombian coffee zone. Along with both modern and cosmopolitan cities like Medellin and historical centers like Cartagena, there is just so much to enjoy and explore in Colombia!
