Forbes Biological Station, part of the @INHSIllinois is the oldest inland field station in North America (since 1894). Studying waterfowl & other wetland birds
We really enjoyed having Rebecca out to the station in Fall 2021, and are so glad to share the joy of rails and rail migration with everyone through her wonderful book!
The #NOAAFirebird project, led by @RallidaeRule asks: How can prescribed 🔥 be used in high marsh systems while best supporting the breeding practices/habitat needs of bird species? Learn more ➡️ https://t.co/yIxyLe6mea
Funding: @NOAA RESTORE Science Program #WorkingWednesday
Firebird: Protecting marsh birds through fire management on the Gulf Coast. Highlights from our own Jena Moon, @USGS, and @RallidaeRule https://t.co/D3l2NAvLZ9
From Sept–Jan, @ForbesStation staff fly surveys to estimate the # of #ducks & geese that are found along >214 miles of the IL River & 272 miles of the central Mississippi River.
For weekly #waterfowl data ➡️ https://t.co/EEUrJtCWHZ
@RallidaeRule@DucksUnlimited@UofIResearch
Interested in #ornithology? Come research and monitor #waterfowl & wetland birds and the habitats they depend on as an ecologist with the #INHS@ForbesStation!
Apply by June 11! ➡️ https://t.co/MbEbyUDGfe 🦆
@RallidaeRule @WilsonOrnithSoc @iBioIllinois #BlackBirders
Job Posting: Research Scientist in Waterfowl Ecology, DU Canada, Institute for Wetland and Waterfowl Research. Become part of a multi-disciplinary team dedicated to wetland conservation. Deadline extended to April 12. https://t.co/FpDy7klZJq #ornithology#wetlands#waterfowl
Come work with us!
IRBS is looking for Aquatic Field Technicians to help with our various projects in summer 2021! Apply by Feb 26th!
Havana, IL (10+)
https://t.co/I6KT2vpJlb...
Oglesby, IL (2)
https://t.co/sDzarmK6oQ
@LamerJim @INHSillinois@PrairieResInst@AmFisheriesSoc
#INHS@ForbesStation director @RallidaeRule models the migratory connectivity of #birds & works to better understand when they migrate & where. She specializes in secretive marsh birds called rails! #NationalBirdDay
Learn more: ➡️ https://t.co/dPbjBFhyft
@PrairieResInst