{"id":44733,"date":"2020-03-02T14:54:17","date_gmt":"2020-03-02T21:54:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/ibo\/?p=44733"},"modified":"2026-08-25T16:39:05","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T22:39:05","slug":"2020-nabc-raptor-certification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/ibo\/2020\/03\/02\/2020-nabc-raptor-certification\/","title":{"rendered":"CANCELED: 2020 NABC Raptor Certification"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-due-to-the-coronavirus-pandemic-this-certification-is-canceled-for-2020\">Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, this certification is canceled for 2020.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To get notifications about future workshops, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/ibo\/learning\/workshops\/registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">workshop registration page.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">North American Banding Council Raptor Bander Certification Session, Boise, Idaho<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-workshop-dates-times\">Workshop Dates\/Times:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">POSTPONED: 2021 dates TBD. This workshop will likely be held in 2021 in conjunction with the rescheduled RRF Conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Intermountain Bird Observatory will host a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nabanding.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">North American Banding Council<\/a> (NABC) workshop and certification session for raptors at the Assistant Bander, Bander, and Trainer level in conjunction with the Raptor Research Foundation Conference in Boise, Idaho. The <a href=\"https:\/\/raptorresearchfoundation.org\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">annual meeting of the Raptor Research Foundation and Neotropical Raptor Network<\/a>, has been rescheduled in Boise, Idaho, for Oct 9-12, 2021. Conference registration is not required to participate in the workshop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"867\" src=\"https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/ibo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2020\/03\/Peregrine-Release_optimized.jpg\" alt=\"peregrine falcon flies away with wings spread after being released. \" class=\"wp-image-46674\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The workshop will include one day of classroom instruction and discussion, followed by two-days of field certification. This is a unique opportunity to receive expert instruction and assessment in a breathtaking location. Note that this workshop is intended <em>only<\/em> for experienced banders and trappers who are planning on undergoing the certification evaluation. <a href=\"https:\/\/nabanding.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NABC certification<\/a> is a voluntary professional certification process which shows potential employers and colleagues that you care about ethical and top-quality banding practices. It also shows that you have attained a specific level of competency. NABC certification does not guarantee permitting through the Bird Banding Lab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Up to 10 candidates will be accepted, based on receipt of applications. In addition to the standard NABC certification fee of $35.00, there will be a supplemental charge of $400.00 per candidate to cover workshop-related costs. Camping at field sites is available free of charge, participants would need to bring their own sleeping bags or bedding. Candidates are responsible for their own meals. IBO can assist with finding affordable lodging if not camping on site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-apply\">How to Apply:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, this certification is postponed for 2020. To get notifications about future workshops, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/ibo\/learning\/workshops\/registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">workshop registration page.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First, review the NABC expectations for each certification level. This is not an instructional workshop. This is an assessment and certification of people that already have a foundation of experience. <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1ftmleb-GM3Ovn83T_j93Fe-2k3Ya88zJkWwxceZKC1k\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read these expectations<\/a> to see which level you should apply for.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you feel that you have the appropriate experience and would like to apply, please print and fill in <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1WyGdRg2Mr9rLzCw4PM6YlYdAe648Xc-DNGtY-aJZXgE\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">this IBO registration form<\/a> and the relevant NABC form for the level you&#8217;re applying for. You can find a <a href=\"https:\/\/nabanding.net\/\">list of NABC forms here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-submit-via-mail\">Submit via mail:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00a0Your completed <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1WyGdRg2Mr9rLzCw4PM6YlYdAe648Xc-DNGtY-aJZXgE\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">IBO registration form<\/a> and <strong>check<\/strong> made out to Boise State University<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your completed <a href=\"https:\/\/nabanding.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NABC application form<\/a> and <strong>check<\/strong> made out to NABC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attn: Greg Kaltenecker<br>\nIntermountain Bird Observatory<br>\nBoise State University<br>\n1910 University Drive<br>\nBoise, ID 83725-1515<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please email Jessica Pollock (<a href=\"mailto:jessicapollock@boisestate.edu\">jessicapollock@boisestate.edu<\/a>) and Greg Kaltenecker (<a href=\"mailto:gregorykaltenecker@boisestate.edu\">gregorykaltenecker@boisestate.edu<\/a>) with any questions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, this certification is canceled for 2020. 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