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Willow Flycatcher Workshop and Training Session

Saturday & Sunday, May 19 & 20, 2012

The Southern Sierra Research Station offers a workshop each spring for individuals who study Willow Flycatchers on the summer breeding grounds. The goal of the training session is to provide researchers with the necessary tools for identifying Willow Flycatchers and accurately estimating their numbers using standard survey protocols. The workshop meets USFWS requirements for survey training. See Workshop Information and Materials below for more information.

Topics

Biology
Ecology and Evolution of Empidonax flycatchers
Field Techniques
Visual and aural identification of Empidonax
Survey protocol
In-the-field training
Logistics

Workshop Information and Materials

Logistical Information

Workshop Schedule

Southwestern Willow Flycatcher Survey Protocol

Survey Forms (.doc or .pdf)

USFWS Permit Information

WIFL Presentations

WIFL Database

Registration Fees (2012)

Full-time Students $100

Consultants $165

To register, please fill in the form below and send a check to SSRS, P.O. Box 1316, Weldon, CA 93283. We will e-mail you within 2 weeks of receiving your reservation. Your spot is confirmed once we receive your check. The workshop is limited to 40 people. If you have questions or problems with the form, call us at (760)378-3345 or e-mail Mary Whitfield at mjwhitfield.ssrsATgmail.com. Sorry we do not accept credit cards or purchase orders at this time.

For maps and accommodation information see Nature Ali's accommodations page.