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RSPB recruiting for curlew project officer at its Insh Marshes reserve
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17 Jan 2024 09:53 - 17 Jan 2024 09:54 #8039
by Jim Wright
CANDIDATES are being sought for a short-term post as a curlew project officer at the RSPB's Insh Marshes reserve in the Scottish Highlands.
The reserve is familiar to some Lincolnshire birders because it is little more than a mile from the Duke of Gordon Hotel in Kingussie where a short break was spent last April (with another planned for this May).
Says the RSPB: "This is a fantastic opportunity to work at Britain's biggest and most naturally functioning floodplain wetland.
"Flanked by the stunning Cairngorm and Monadhliath mountain ranges, the reserve is home to a fantastic array of habitats including fen, mire, swamp, wet grasslands and woodlands.
"Breeding and/or wintering birds include lapwing, redshank, snipe, curlew, spotted crake, osprey, wigeon, hen harrier and whooper swan. There are also nationally significant populations of invertebrates and plants."
Long-term monitoring has shown that the reserve supports a stable population of curlews in high densities, but little is known about their behaviour, chick survival rates and predator interactions.
The initial contract only extends to December 31 this year (though it could be extended), with the salary equivalent of £25,723.00 - £27,614.00 per annum.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday February 7, with interviews (either remotely or on site) from February 19.
More information from thijs.claes@rspb.org.uk
The reserve is familiar to some Lincolnshire birders because it is little more than a mile from the Duke of Gordon Hotel in Kingussie where a short break was spent last April (with another planned for this May).
Says the RSPB: "This is a fantastic opportunity to work at Britain's biggest and most naturally functioning floodplain wetland.
"Flanked by the stunning Cairngorm and Monadhliath mountain ranges, the reserve is home to a fantastic array of habitats including fen, mire, swamp, wet grasslands and woodlands.
"Breeding and/or wintering birds include lapwing, redshank, snipe, curlew, spotted crake, osprey, wigeon, hen harrier and whooper swan. There are also nationally significant populations of invertebrates and plants."
Long-term monitoring has shown that the reserve supports a stable population of curlews in high densities, but little is known about their behaviour, chick survival rates and predator interactions.
The initial contract only extends to December 31 this year (though it could be extended), with the salary equivalent of £25,723.00 - £27,614.00 per annum.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday February 7, with interviews (either remotely or on site) from February 19.
More information from thijs.claes@rspb.org.uk
Last edit: 17 Jan 2024 09:54 by Jim Wright.
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