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Tern Colony Interns (Massachusetts)
- Experiences | Vol and Intern
Members Only
- Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts, USA
- Posted
7 months ago
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Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife
Tern Colony Interns (Massachusetts)
- Experiences | Vol and Intern
Members Only
- Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts, USA
- Posted
7 months ago
-
Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife
MassWildlife is committed to a diverse, inclusive workforce and a supportive work culture. We encourage all individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.
Interns are needed to assist the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife with protection, research, and management of rare and endangered terns nesting on Bird, Ram, and Penikese Islands in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. These islands support half the North American population of the federally endangered Roseate Tern; active management to protect the population is critical to recovery.
Terns are small, ground-nesting seabirds that are highly charismatic. The species we are working with nest in dense colonies and are very aggressive. They protect their nests and young by diving at, pe
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