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Raptor Services, LLC
Presents: Introduction to Raptor Field Techniques This course can be taken for credit through the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point. New Schedule! Summer Fall |
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The first of its kind, this introductory level field course is designed to instruct students in a full-range of the latest field techniques used in the study of raptors. The workshop is offered every June with an emphasis on learning breeding season field techniques and again in August, September, and October, with an emphasis on migration and winter research techniques. Students will participate directly in real research projects, allowing them significant hands-on time with some of Wisconsin’s finest raptors. The small class size of 6-8 students, allows for individualized instruction time throughout the course. Students will participate in capturing and handling, mist nets, broadcast call surveys, tree climbing and rappelling, clutch counts, reading molt, video surveillance and blood sampling. |
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The cost of this workshop is $425. A $150 deposit will reserve your spot, with the balance due 30 days prior to the class (the deposit is non-refundable after this date). If you take the course for credit, there is an additional fee payable directly to UWSP Outreach Program (see below). The workshop includes a coursework training manual, photo CD of activities and a certificate of completion. A complimentary pizza night is planned for the last night, but meals and lodging are the responsibility of those participating. A list of convenient hotels, campsites and restaurants will be provided upon registration |
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Workshop leaders: Eugene Jacobs (left) is the director of the Linwood Springs Research Station. In addition to his studies on red-shouldered hawks, sharp-shinned hawks and saw-whet owls he provides consulting services as a raptor specialist. Gene received the "Outstanding Contributing Professional" award from UW-Stevens Point and the "Lifetime Achievement Award for Citizen-Based Monitoring" from the Wisconsin Dept. Natural Resources. He has spent the past 37 years conducting studies on raptors in Wisconsin. Gene has authored/co-authored a dozen articles in various peer reviewed journals. Loren Ayers (right) is a Research Scientist with the DNR’s Ecological Inventory & Monitoring Section where he works on a statewide small mammal inventory, wildlife and habitat monitoring plans for county forests, citizen science initiatives, and a variety of other projects. He has a M.S. from the University of Wyoming where he also worked as a Research Associate for five years. His projects included ferruginous hawk aerial surveys, a merlin distribution and habitat study, and wildlife use of sagebrush habitats. To register, fill out the registration form and return it with a $150 deposit ($425 full payment) payable to: Raptor Services, LLC 1601 Brown Deer Lane, Stevens Point, WI 54481. For UW-Stevens Point Credit: First, register for the workshop using the workshop registration form (above), then inform us you want to receive credit for the course and we'll send you a UWSP registration form. Taking the course for UWSP credit requires an additional fee, payable directly to UWSP. Wisconsin Resident fees for 2009-10 are $229.04 for undergraduate credit and $372.55 for graduate credit (estimated: subject to change). Non-resident fees are higher. |
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Students traveled great
distances to attend our 2009 fall workshop |
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 Chong Leong Puan is a native of Malaysia enjoys a ride down during a rappelling exercise. He plans to finish his PhD this June from the University of Queensland of Australia. |
 Three Canadians, Elisabeth, Hazel, and Debbie prepare to release a Peregrine Falcon. |
 Mark (far right) traveled from California up to Wisconsin to enjoy some cooler October weather. |
