New Projects 2012!

Get involved with BRinK research on various taxonomic groups in 2012. We are looking forward to your applications. 

January/February 2012 (23.01 - 17.02): Small mammal trapping

March/April 2012 (26.03 - 20.04): Bird predation and athropod abundance

May 2012 (30.04 - 25.05): Large mammal census using distance sampling 

July 2012 (02.07 - 27.07): Black rhino monitoring and behaviour

 Aardvark spotted in Kuzikus yesterday!

New Projects in 2011

Dear Students,

There are two new, exciting projects for you to join.

The bird ecology project in September studies bird abundance, species and distribution in the wild.
Apart from an amazing wildlife experience, you will learn

• to use wildlife sound recording methods, 
• to identifiy 140 species of bird by their call and sighting
• to understand the technique of distance sampling for a densitiy estimation. 

Application deadline for birds is 01 August 2011 - apply now!


The black rhino conservation project in November implements an innovative monitoring method using animal footprints with the help of a computer software and local bushmen trackers.
Apart  from the unique opportunity to spot on one the most endangered megaherbivore in the world, you will learn

• how to track black rhinos (Diceros bicornis bicornis) in the wild
• to use a new monitoring method for endangerd species (WildTrack)
• about real-time wildlife conservation in Africa

Appication deadine for black rhinos is 01 September 2011 - apply now!

Meet the BRinK-Team

Dear all,
As a Kuzikus guest, volunteer or research scientist, you have the opportunity to meet up with us - we might just be next door until March 2011....

UK
Plymouth - 02.02 - 27.02 - email for appointment: alison.skeats@brink-namibia.com

Germany

Munich - 24. 02 until 28. 02 - FREE München - Halle A4 Stand 310

Switzerland
Lausanne - 23.01 until 28.02 - email for appointment: friedrich.reinhard@unil.ch

US
Durham, North Carolina - 23.01 until 28.02 - email for appointment: j.e.reinhard@brink-namibia.com

Apply for exceptional insect expedition

Dear Volunteers,

440mm of rain - imagine what this means for life in the Kalahari Desert - it is thriving!

The timing for our entomological expedition is thus perfect! We are convinced we will find a couple of new species over there. It is truly a unique opportunity for researchers to come and visit Kuzikus now, collect data in an exceptional environment. In fact, we will have professional entomologists on site, a perfect opportunity for students to gain insights into field entomology and get in touch with the experts.

We would love to hear from you (see link)! Closing date is soon, so apply soon to get organised for a great adventure :-)

Best wishes,
Your BRinK-Team

Water in the Kalahari

"Schakalposten"

 

 "Schweineposten"

Your BRinK-Team

PS: Meet us in Hamburg/Germany and Reading University/UK this week! (see older post)

Arrival of Storks

Over 350mm rain already, more than we expect in a year in this area. The pans are filled and lakes are everywhere. The vegetation is thriving and hundreds of black storks have arrived.....

This photo was taken from the Lapa at Kuzikus Lodge.

Your BRinK -Team

PS: Don't forget to meet up with us in Europe or US, we are around to inform you about Kuzikus and BRinK (see older posts).

Flamingos in Kuzikus

Over 70mm rain in one day and the first Flamingo in thirty years! This is evidence of how variable our Kalahari Desert can be - a true paradise.

Kuzikus presents a regional hotspot, especially for wading birds, due to its open water sources (on the picture: pan "Ochsenposten"). This is probably why we have special encounters like these sometimes. We hope to welcome you on Kuzikus soon (again) to share amazing moments like these.

Your BRinK-Team

PS: Don't forget to come and see us to learn more about BRinK, since we are visiting the UK, Switzerland, Germany and US. See last post.