Raptor Research Foundation Annual Conference 2013
III Neotropical Raptor Network Conference
WWGBP VII World Conference on Birds of Prey and Owls

We Welcome You to Bariloche in 2013!

For the first time, a joint meeting between the Raptor Research Foundation, 
the Neotropical Raptor Network (The Peregrine Fund) and the World Working 
Group on Birds of Prey and Owls  (WWGBP) will take place in South America.  A 
perfect mixture of wild nature and cultural heritage awaits you, so mark 
your calendars now and we will ensure that you experience all the wonders the 
city of San Carlos de Bariloche, Patagonia and Argentina have to offer.

This international meeting will be held 21-24 October 2013 in the heart of 
Nahuel Huapi National Park, Bariloche City, Rio Negro province, Argentina. 
The conference will be hosted by the Universidad Nacional del Comahue – 
INIBIOMA/CONICET, Bariloche, Argentina. Pre (workshops, field trips) and post 
(field trips) conferences activities are also offered.

The conference venue is the Hotel Panamericano Bariloche, a five star hotel 
in downtown Bariloche. The local organizing committee chairs are Drs. 
Miguel D. Saggese, (College of Veterinary Medicine-Western University of Health 
Sciences, California, USA), Valeria Ojeda and Sergio A. Lambertucci 
(Laboratorio Ecotono, Universidad Nacional del Comahue – INIBIOMA/CONICET, Bariloche, 
Rio Negro, Argentina). For more information, please contact the conference 
chairs (click on their names) or send us an email to 
barilocheraptors2013@gmail.com.

EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED  Because of technical issues with the 
conference registration software, we have extended the deadline for early 
registration, abstract submissions, and grants & awards to June 16th.

We look forward to seeing you in Bariloche!!!


Conference Deadlines:

June 16, 2013    
Abstract submission    
Andersen Award application    
Koplin Travel Award application
Early registration deadline


Links:


http://www.raptorresearchfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/bariloche_logo2.png

For more information about the conference please visit our website at 
http://www.raptorresearchfoundation.org/conferences/current-conference or send an 
email to barilocheraptors2013@gmail.com. The next announcement, including 
confirmed keynote speakers and more details about the conference program, 
will be on June 15th.


CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

note: schedule subject to change.Friday 18 October

Field tripsSaturday 19 October

Field tripsSunday 20 October

Workshops
Field trips
Board meeting all day
Vendors Set up
Registration set upMonday 21 October

Local field trips (0600-0800)
Keynote address
Scientific Paper sessions all day
Evening ice breaker.Tuesday 22 October

Local field trips (0600-0800)
Scientific paper sessions all day
Evening poster session with open bar and snacks*Wednesday 23 October

Local field trips (0600-0800)
Scientific paper sessions all day
RRF business meeting (all RRF members and non-members are welcome)
Evening poster session with open bar and snacks*
Dinner event (additional fee applies), location to be determinedThursday 24 
October

Local field trips (0600-0800)
Scientific paper sessions all day
Dinner banquet (additional fee applies) Friday 25 October

Field trips Saturday 26 October

Field trips Sunday 27 October

Field trips NOTE: 
poster sessions were scheduled for 2 different days, but this depends on 
the amount of posters submitted.



WORKSHOPS

Workshops are scheduled for Sunday, October 20th. Pre-conference activities 
are optional; they are not included in the conference registration fee. 
Workshops will cost USD $10 each and will be scheduled to allow you to take one 
in the morning and a second in the afternoon. Workshops will provide 
hands-on training to students, early career researchers, and others interested in 
learning more about raptor research techniques. The workshops will be 
sponsored in part by RRF through the Early Career Raptor Researcher Committee and 
by the Universidad Nacional del Comahue.

Workshops are scheduled for Sunday, October 20th. Pre-conference activities 
are optional; they are not included in the conference registration fee. 
Workshops will cost USD $10 each and will be scheduled to allow you to take one 
in the morning and a second in the afternoon. Workshops will provide 
hands-on training to students, early career researchers, and others interested in 
learning more about raptor research techniques. The workshops will be 
sponsored in part by RRF through the Early Career Raptor Researcher Committee and 
by the Universidad Nacional del Comahue.

Workshops offered will include those listed below. More workshops will be 
added with topics posted on the conference website shortly before workshop 
registration opens on June 30th..

a. Safely Accessing Raptor Nests – Instructor to be determined
Time: 13:00-16:00

b. Techniques for Marking and Handling – Instructor to be determined
Time: 09:00-12:00

c. Biomedical Sampling Techniques –¬ Instructor: Dr. Oliver Krone
Time: 09:00-12:00

d. Raptor Rehabilitation – Instructor: Dr. Michael Jones
Time: 13:00-16:00

e. Raptor Trapping Techniques – Instructor: Dr. Pete Bloom
Time: 13:00-16:00

f. Harnessing Raptors with Transmitters — Instructor: Mr. Brian Millsap
Time: 09:00 – 12:00

Please, if you are interested in proposing a workshop not already planned 
for Sunday, October 20, let us know what you have in mind by June 15, 2013 by 
contacting us at barilocheraptors2013@gmail.com. Thanks!


Conference Location

San Carlos de Bariloche, usually known as Bariloche, is a city in the 
province of Río Negro, Argentina, situated in the foothills of the Andes on the 
southern shores of Nahuel Huapi lake and is surrounded by the Nahuel Huapi 
National Park.  After an extensive public works and architectural buildup the 
city emerged in the 1930s and 1940s as a major tourism centre with ski, 
trekking and mountaineering facilities apart from numerous restaurants, cafés 
and chocolate shops. The city has a permanent population of 108,205 according 
to the 2010 census.

Bariloche has a cool Mediterranean climate with dry, windy summers and 
rainy winters, which grades to an alpine sub polar oceanic climate at higher 
altitudes. Generally speaking, the summer season (mid-December to early March) 
is characterized by long stretches of windy, sunny weather, with pleasant 
afternoons of 18 to 26 °C (64 to 79 °F) and cold nights of 2 to 9 °C (36 to 48 
°F). Autumn brings colder temperatures in March, then stormier weather in 
April and May. By mid-May the first snows fall, and winter lasts until early 
September, bringing stormy weather with mixed precipitation (snow, rain, 
sleet), occasional snowstorms and highs between 0 and 12 °C (32 and 54 °F), 
lows between -12 and 4 °C (10 and 39 °F). Spring is very windy and variable; 
temperatures may reach 25 °C (77 °F) in October and then plummet to -6 °C (21 
°F) following a late-season snowfall. On average, there are a handful of 
snowy days between 5 and 15 centimeters (2 and 6 in) every year, and many more 
days with mixed precipitation.

Austral Parakeet, Enicognathus ferrugineus


Bariloche is the starting point for visiting Western Patagonian National 
Parks. Please, visit the following links to know more about the Argentinean 
National Parks located in Patagonia.

Nahuel Huapi National Park
Los Glaciares National Park
Los Arrayanes National Park
Los Alerces National Park
Lanin National Park
Lago Puelo National Park
Perito Moreno National Park




CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

For logistical reasons the registration for this conference is limited to 
300 delegates, so early booking is advisable. Please, remember the Early 
Registration Deadline is June 16 2013. The extended registration deadline is 
July 15 2013. Note that abstract submission (deadline June 16 2013) will 
require confirmed registration to the conference. Because of technical issues with 
the conference registration software, we have extended the deadline for 
early registration, abstract submissions, and grants & awards to June 16th.The 
idiom of the conference (posters, presentations, printed materials) will be 
English. Abstracts will be available in both English and Spanish. 
Simultaneous translation of oral presentations to Spanish WILL NOT be offered.We will 
accept payment by credit card or bank transfer through Paypal. Those needing 
to pay by check will be able to download an invoice and mail it with your 
check to the conference planner. If you need to pay by other methods or have 
registration questions, please contact the local committee chairs 
barilocheraptors2013@gmail.com to discuss your options.If you need assistance 
troubleshooting the registration process, please contact Miguel Saggese at 
barilocheraptors2013@gmail.com. Registration fees (in US Dollars)    

Category     Before June 16 2013    June 17 -July 15 2013    

 RRF Member1    $ 250.00    $ 280.00    
 WWGBP Member1    $ 250.00    $ 280.00    
 NRN Member1    $ 250.00    $ 280.00    
 Student Member2    $180.00    $210.00    
 Non-Member3     $280.00    $310.00    
 Student Non-Member2    $210.00    $240.00    

1 Membership in any of the participating organizations (RRF, NRN,WWGBP) at 
registration.
2 Needs to add certificate from University or College to demonstrate its 
active status as student at registration
3 For those that are not member of RRF, NRN and/or WWGBPConference 
Registration Includes:
admittance to 4 days of scientific paper sessions
Monday night icebreaker social
Tuesday and Wednesday evening poster sessions
name tag and abstract  and conference program book.
       
Online Registration

Please register one individual person at a time. A $30 discount will be 
calculated for scientific session registrations completed before May 31st. 
Items can be removed from your shopping cart by pressing the red button at the 
top right of the cart item. We accept all major credit cards and also provide 
the option to pay by check. An invoice is provided during the final 
registration process for those who need an invoice to request payment by their 
agency. If you have questions about your registration or the registration 
process please contact the registration coordinator, Miguel Saggesse by email at 
barilocheraptors2013@gmail.com.EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED  Because 
of technical issues with the conference registration software, we have 
extended the deadline for early registration, abstract submissions, and grants & 
awards to June 16th.Opción de Pago en pesos (Argentina)

Se ha dispuesto un mecanismo de pago en pesos argentinos, exclusiva para 
depósitos y transferencias originados en Argentina, para la inscripción y 
otros servicios del congreso. Detalles aquíAssistance with the Registration 
Process

Our conference registration is being handled by the Event Espresso 
software. We received feedback from conference registrants that some computers can 
not use the add to cart feature on the registration page. We suggest trying 
different internet browsers or an alternate computer. The problem seems to 
stem from a setting on the computer or network that is blocking the Event 
Espresso program. We have attempted and are unable to resolve the problem with 
the software. Our conference organizers are willing to assist you with an 
alternative registration process. Please contact Miguel Saggese for assistance 
barilocheraptors2013@gmail.com. Thank you for your patience and we look 
forward to helping you register!

2013 CALL FOR PAPERS

The I Worldwide Raptor Conference (I WRC) invites submission of abstracts 
for the conference. Oral Presentations and/or Posters are welcome. In 
addition to traditional oral presentations there will be opportunity to share in 
depth information on specific topics during the special symposia.The call for 
Workshops and Symposia opened October-November 2012 the and Call for 
Abstracts of Oral and Poster presentations began January 2013.  Abstracts will be 
submitted via the Abstract Submission Page. The deadline for submission of 
abstracts is June 16th 2013.  Notification of the acceptance of your abstracts 
and assignment to a oral or poster presentation session will be made 
shortly thereafter. The joint Scientific Program Committee will try to meet 
requests for either oral or poster presentation format, but final decisions will 
depend on the number of contributions and scheduling constraints.Submission 
of any contribution in the congress program is contingent on payment in full 
of the conference registration fee and a commitment to attend the 
conference. Abstracts will be reviewed by members of the Scientific Program 
Committee.  The abstracts will be edited, and minor revisions may be made in style, 
grammar, wording, and spelling if needed. The authors will be contacted if 
their abstract requires extensive revision. All abstracts submitted in due time 
and with appropriate full registration fee paid will be included in the 
electronic abstract book which will be available to delegates before the 
Conference.Students wishing to be considered for the RRF James Koplin Award and/or 
William C Andersen Award should carefully read the submission requirements 
before applying. Each award or grant has different submission requirements 
and deadlines. For additional information please visit Raptor Research 
Foundation Grants and Awards page.

Abstract submission:

http://www.raptorresearchfoundation.org/conferences/current-conference/abstr
act-submission

LODGING & TRAVEL

The Hotel Panamericano Bariloche is located a stone’s throw away from the 
Nahuel Huapi lake and the foothills of the Andes Mountains and only a few 
miles (less than 10 minutes drive) from Bariloche International Airport and 
Bariloche Bus Station. The Hotel has ample and cozy bedrooms overlooking the 
Nahuel Huapi lake and the city and has promotional pricing for meeting 
attendees.Reservations should be made with the hotel using the form below  (scroll 
down) and not through the online reservation system. The hotel manager will 
respond by email and confirm your reservation. Hotel Panamericano Bariloche 
Av. San Martín 536/70 (R8400ALS) San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro, 
Argentina. We recommend to all the delegates to seek lodging in the Hotel 
Panamericano Bariloche. This helps the organizers to defray costs of the conference, 
registration fees and also contribute to registration awards for Latin 
American students.

Looking upon the majestic Nahuel Huapi lake, this dynamic hotel is a 
five-star hotel with the largest capacity in Patagonia and the best choice to 
enjoy the breathtaking nature of the region. The Panamericano Bariloche Hotel 
welcomes its guests with warm personalized attention and has a suitable 
infrastructure to welcome both the tourist and the business person.  The hotel is 
in a privileged location in the center of this emblematic city of Patagonia, 
a destination that is appealing both because of the diversity of its 
programs as well as for the beauty of its landscapes, which the traveler will 
begin to enjoy just by putting their head out the room’s window.

Cost (nightly rate) for sleeping rooms: Room price: USD$120 (Regular) / 
USD$140 (Nahuel Huapi lake view) DW + 21% tax. Reservations should be made with 
the hotel using the form below and not through the online reservation 
system. The hotel manager will respond by email and confirm your reservation.


SYMPOSIA

All the symposia will be held during the main dates of the conference. If 
you want to propose a specific symposium please email the  local committee
.  Exact dates and times will be announced by September 2013. Other symposium 
may be added.

Raptor Conservation in agro-ecosystems
Infectious diseases and environmental pollutants
Migration and global climate change
Ecology and conservation of desert inhabiting raptors
Ecology and conservation of Neotropical raptors
Status and conservation threats of eagles and vultures worldwide
Nocturnal birds of prey


Field trips:


http://www.raptorresearchfoundation.org/conferences/current-conference/field-trips

Special events:


http://www.raptorresearchfoundation.org/conferences/current-conference/special-events


       
Conference Hosts:

Organizing Committee

Host Organization: CRUB-Universidad Nacional del Comahue
Societies meeting jointly: Neotropical Raptor Network-The Peregrine Fund; 
World Working Group on Birds of Prey and Owls /(WWGBP); Raptor Research 
Foundation

Local Organizing Committee

Local Committee Chairs: Dr. Miguel D. Saggese, (CVM-Western University Of 
Health Sciences, California, USA), Dr. Valeria Ojeda and Dr. Sergio A. Lambert
ucci (Laboratorio Ecotono, Universidad Nacional Del Comahue – 
Inibioma/Conicet, Bariloche, Rio Negro, Argentina).
Local Committee Members: Ana Trejo, Lorenzo Sympson, Laura Chazarreta, 
Gerardo Cerón, Gonzalo Ignazi, Facundo Barbar, Ines Croce, Pablo Alarcón, 
Fernando Ballejo.

Joint Organizing Committee

Neotropical Raptor Network/The Peregrine Fund Representatives: Dr. Marta 
Curti and Dr. Rick Watson
WWGBP Representative: Dr. Bernd Meyburg
RRF Conference Committee: Kate Davis, Dan Varland, Libby Mojica
Registration Management: Raptor Research Foundation
Scientific Committee: Drs. James Dwyer and Ana Trejo








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