I am writing to you all from the\u00a0small town of Rawlins, Wyoming. When I was offered the position in Wyoming I was\u00a0excited and could not wait to get here. I had no clue what to expect of Wyoming, just images in my head of what it would be like. I have to say that it has surprised me and far\u00a0exceeded my expectations. One of the first things\u00a0I was told when I arrived is that Wyoming has two seasons, winter and construction. Don’t laugh, this is true. I arrived in May and wouldn’t you know, it has snowed several times since i have been here.\u00a0As for construction, the highway\u00a0that runs through town has been under construction since I arrived.\u00a0 I must say even with the cold weather and constant rain at the start of my internship, it has turned out to be a great field season.<\/p>\n
I am working on a project that deals with bird and bat mortality at met towers. \u00a0These towers go up before wind farms are put in place and they have supporting guy wires. The guy wires seem to be a problem for birds and they end up flying into them. After rainy days and training, my partner and I were\u00a0finally able to get in the field on a regular basis and start our surveys.\u00a0I will also\u00a0get to measure the visual impact of towers,\u00a0some with bird diverters\u00a0and\u00a0others without. I am lucky to be on such an important project and to have such a great mentor and support group at the BLM. Everyone has been extremely nice and helpful,\u00a0I couldn’t ask for a better place to work. Before I go I must let everyone know how great the other CBG interns\u00a0are. They have welcomed me with open arms and have been so kind.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Anna<\/p>\n
Rawlins, Wyoming<\/p>\n
BLM<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
I am writing to you all from the\u00a0small town of Rawlins, Wyoming. When I was offered the position in Wyoming I was\u00a0excited and could not wait to get here. I had no clue what to expect of Wyoming, just images … Continue reading