Bald Eagle Survey Technician (Full-time, Seasonal)

BRI’s mission is to assess emerging threats to wildlife and ecosystems through collaborative research, and to use scientific findings to advance environmental awareness and inform decision makers. BRI’s Raptor Program is looking for qualified applicants to aid in a ground-based standardized survey to quantify the use of the Sebasticook River (between Benton Falls and Waterville, ME) by Bald Eagles during a significant river herring fish run. Field work will require driving to the study site 2-3d/wk, walking between survey points along the river corridor, and conducting standardized observations at observation stations. Biologists will be required to identify Bald Eagles to age class, and map their locations and other information. Biologist will aid in data entry, summary, report preparation, and outreach efforts related to the project.