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IAN RICHARD BELL

New York,NY

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Field Technician, American Goshawk Survey

University of Maine
05.2025 - 07.2025
  • Conducted occupancy survey of American Goshawks during breeding season in remote forests of northern Maine.
  • Hiked long distances and drove all wheel drive through rough terrain, identifying all birds in region by sight and sound.
  • Communicated with local landowners to gain access to survey points.

Responder and Transporter

NYC Bird Alliance/Wild Bird Fund
09.2022 - Current
  • Respond to alerts to rescue injured birds throughout New York City and transport the birds to the Wild Bird Fund for rehabilitation.

Tech support of NY RBA Discord Server run by Cornell Lab

eBird, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
01.2021 - Current
  • Assist with server management for the state rare bird alert with multiple Cornell Lab members.
  • Contribute to citizen science on tracking bird migration by birding in various locations.

Birding Group Leader

UVM Birding Club
08.2024 - 05.2025
  • Participate in weekly birding excursions on and off UVM campus to teach novice birders how to identify species.
  • Assist with Pelagic birding trips on Lake Champlain led by ornithology professors.

Trip Leader

UVM Herpetology Club
08.2024 - Current
  • Lead group walks to find and identify various species of reptiles and amphibians on UVM campus

Education

Bachelor of Science - Environment And Sustainability

Cornell University CALS
Ithaca, NY
05-2028

Wildlife Biology

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Skills

  • Computer: Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, After Effects, Premiere, Excel, Computer assembly
  • Personal: Play guitar and 18th century fife and drum, Revolutionary War reenactor, antique bird print collector

Timeline

Field Technician, American Goshawk Survey

University of Maine
05.2025 - 07.2025

Birding Group Leader

UVM Birding Club
08.2024 - 05.2025

Trip Leader

UVM Herpetology Club
08.2024 - Current

Responder and Transporter

NYC Bird Alliance/Wild Bird Fund
09.2022 - Current

Tech support of NY RBA Discord Server run by Cornell Lab

eBird, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
01.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Environment And Sustainability

Cornell University CALS

Wildlife Biology

University of Vermont
IAN RICHARD BELL