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Bird Banding Services

This bid is for bird banding services at Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area, San Luis Obispo County, California, for the 2027–2029 breeding seasons.

Due
November 17, 2026
9 days left
Location
California
Posted on
Cal eProcure
Notice ID
C26554004

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Deadline: November 17, 2026

See the original on caleprocure.ca.gov

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What they need

  • ScopeColor-band Western Snowy Plover and California Least Tern chicks, float plover eggs, and capture and band juvenile or adult plovers as needed.
  • CoverageProvide two qualified banders, primary and backup, for seven-day coverage, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Target banding within 12 hours of plover hatching and 24 hours of tern hatching.
  • Estimated workloadHistorical seasonal totals range from 197–610 plover chicks and 35–99 tern chicks; actual numbers vary.
  • QualificationsRequired species handling, monitoring, banding, and color-banding permits for both banders by March 1, 2027, including authorization to handle tern eggs; at least three years of independent banding and plover egg-floating experience and five years of monitoring experience.
  • SupportAssist with monitoring, predator tracking, staff training, injured-bird response, daily field notes, and annual report review.
  • Equipment and pricingSupply all labor, bands, tools, materials, and a high-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicle. Please itemize costs by year, with travel and vehicle costs listed separately.

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