DAYS WITH THE PHILIPPINE EAGLE - the Global Reach of Raptor Aid

Chapters
13:53 What questions do you want answered?
14:10 How does somebody become a raptor ringer?
18:03 How to Choose a Mentor or Trainer who is not going to ghost me?
21:24 How to Get Over Approach Anxiety at a Conference?
24:20 Who or what are your biggest influences?
28:01 Good Interview Questions
29:29 Raptor Biology Knowledge Gaps
30:07 How to become a Raptor Biologist
30:41 Bird of Prey Project Suggestions
Jobs with Raptors (from highest to lowest $)
• Commercial Falcon Breeder
• Avian Veterinarian
• Animal Damage Control (ADC) Falconer
• Display-giver
• Zookeeper
• Raptor Field Biologist
Skills needed (not an exhaustive list)
• Be a `people-person`
• Have the patience to work your way up
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Knowledge Gaps
• Population Size of Coastal Peregrines
• Behaviour
Project Ideas
• Bird abundance and distribution
• Use Merlin Bird ID application
• Use the sound ID feature
• Set up a linear transect and turn on app and pick up bird vocalisations. Do it over time and see the patterns emerge!
Dr John Beaumont was talking to
Jimmi Hill
Special Thanks to
Ali Gustavson (Bald Eagle Foundation)
Anita Ebdon (Hampshire Hawk Walks)
Lindy Thompson
Shaun Bannister
Vikash Tatayah (Mauritian Wildlife Foundation)
Graphics
Jackson Roger
Researched, Written, Edited, Produced and Directed by
Dr John Beaumont
Film Editor
Alan Beaumont