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Introduction to Bird Banding Workshop
Time: Begins Monday September 24 at 3 PM and ends Friday September 28 at 10 AM
Location: Big Sur Ornithology Lab in Andrew Molera State Park, Big Sur, south of Carmel, CA
Participants: 10
Registration Fee: $450 early registration (by Aug 15), otherwise $550/person
Description: Please join Ventana Wildlife Society (VWS) for an Introduction to Bird Banding Workshop on Sept 24-28, Monday – Friday, 2007
Instructors include VWS staff biologists Karen Ritchie Shihadeh, Jessica Griffiths and Nellie Thorngate, each certified by North American Banding Council at the trainer level. Visit http://www.ventanaws.org/about_staff/ for more information about the instructors.
The action-packed week will consist of presentations, field mist-netting, banding, and processing of landbirds. Breakfasts and lunches will be provided. See schedule of events for details.
We have designed the workshop for graduate students, ecologists, wildlife biologists, conservationists, biological consultants, and federal and state employees. Participants will be trained in a synthesis of field methods pertaining to banding ethics, net handling and placement, bird extraction and handling, identification, bird topography, ageing, sexing, morphometric data, injury prevention and appropriate use. The course will focus on introducing techniques as used by MAPS programs and other population studies.
How to register: Please fill out the registration form for the September 24-28, 2007 workshop. Return the form by mail with your check or credit card information by August 15, 2007 for "Early Enrollment" (must be received by mail by August 20). You may also fax in your registration. Please note that enrollment is limited to 10 participants on a first-come/first-serve basis. Also, the workshop will be held rain or shine.
For further questions regarding workshop details, contact Jessica Griffiths at (831) 624-1202 or jessicagriffiths@ventanaws.org. For questions regarding specific registration or payment, please contact Cathy Keeran at 877-897-7740 or cathykeeran@ventanaws.org.
Meeting Location, Directions, and Overnight Locations: The workshop will begin on Monday September 24th at around 3 PM, and end on Friday September 28 at around 10 AM. See schedule of events for details. The Monday meeting location will beat the Big Sur Ornithology Lab in Big Sur, CA. When you register, we will contact you personally with directions to the exact meeting location.
Flights: If you arrive by plane you have a choice of four airports, Monterey, San Jose, Oakland, or San Francisco. The Monterey airport is the closest.
Car: If you are not arriving by car, we suggest you rent a car at the airport. However, if you arrive at an airport carpooling may possibly be arranged.
Lodging: Listed below are possible accommodations located in the vicinity of Big Sur, CA.
Big Sur Lodging
• Big Sur Campground and Cabins: 831-667-2322, located off Hwy 1
Cabin rates range from $55-$221 for a queen size bed or 1-2 people. All cabins are wooden structures, have fire pits and a picnic table. Tent cabins for $55/night have no heat and no bathroom, but come with queen size bed. All linens and towels are provided. Public bathhouse with hot showers, sinks and flush toilets.
• Ripplewood Cabins: 831-667-2242, located off Hwy 1
Rates range from $75 to $135. Amenities may include queen or double bed, kitchen, deck, and fireplace. No personal checks accepted.
• Glen Oaks Hotel: 831-667-2105, located off Hwy 1
Rates range from $79 to $140 depending on bed sizes.
• River Inn: 800-548-3610, located off Hwy 1
Rates range from $100 to $200 depending on bed size and view.
• Big Sur Lodge: 800-424-4787, located off Hwy 1 in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
Rates range from $119 to $179 depending on bed size and amenities.
• Big Sur Inn (Deetjen's): 831-667-2377, located off Hwy 1
Rates range from $125 to $195 depending on bed sizes; only 20 rooms available in rustic buildings.
Campgrounds
• Andrew Molera State Park: 831-667-2316, located off Hwy 1
Campsite $9 per night (up to 4 people per site), first come first serve, no reservations. Tent camping only, .25 mile trail from parking area to campsites. Fire pits and picnic tables. Pit toilets, running outdoor faucets. This campground is within walking distance to the Big Sur Ornithology Lab, to the beach, and Big Sur River.
• Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park: 800-444-7275, located off Hwy 1
Campsite $20 per night. Car/camper pull-in sites. Fire rings and picnic tables. Flush toilets, running water, and hot showers.
• Fernwood Campground: 831-667-2422, located off Hwy 1
Tent site $20 per weeknight. No extra fee for electric hook-up. Car pull-in sites. Fire rings and picnic tables. Flush toilets, sinks, and hot showers.
• Big Sur Campground and Cabins: 831-667-2322, located off Hwy 1
Tent sites are $25, and additional hook-up sites are available at additional costs. Car pull-in sites. Fire rings and picnic tables. Flush toilets, sinks, and hot showers.
More Options: If you would prefer to stay in a hotel anywhere on the Monterey Peninsula there is a wonderful service that will find an accommodation for you free of charge. All you need to tell them is the type of accommodation you would like and your price range, and they will assist you in finding an accommodation and making your reservation. Call Monterey Peninsula Reservations at 888-655-3424.
For more options in Big Sur visit the Big Sur Chamber of Commerce