Vernal, UT - The Raptor Inventory Nest Survey needs volunteers to become involved as citizen scientists in a long-term nest monitoring project. Volunteers do not need prior knowledge of how to identify a raptor or discover a nest; complete training is provided. The annual Raptor Inventory Nest Survey offers volunteers a unique opportunity to learn about Utah’s eagles, hawks, falcons and owls. The only requirement is that volunteers enjoy Utah’s outdoors, particularly remote areas, and possess a desire to help the magnificent birds of prey. The RINS organization collects and manages data regarding the nesting ecology of eagles, falcons, hawks, osprey and owls. The survey provides valuable data to various federal and state agencies.
Training workshops for volunteers will be held noon-4:30 p.m.:
March 19 - at the BLM Vernal Field Office located at 170 S. 500 E., Vernal, Utah.
March 26 - at the BLM Price Field Office located at 124 S. 600 W., Price, Utah.
To become a volunteer, to contact RINS and attend training. It is recommended that volunteers own a pair of binoculars, a GPS unit, a digital camera and have an email address. The time commitment involves monitoring visits to an assigned area from March through July. For more information, contact RINS at 801-554-0807 info@rins.org or visit http://rins.org/
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management
