To Donate to MOTUS

For all those interested in contributing to the “MOTUS” project, here is how to donate:

You may contact me (Alice: aboyle@ksu.edu) or follow instructions here. https://www.kansasmotus.net/contribute/

The Kansas Motus network is a collaborative effort, spearheaded by Alice Boyle (Kansas State University), Bill Jensen (Emporia State University), and Andrew George (Pittsburg State University). It consists of a network of automated telemetry towers in the state. Building upon the preliminary tower infrastructure, funding, and expertise brought to the region by the initiative by the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies. They envision a truly collaborative effort involving researchers, engaged landowners, non-governmental organizations, state & federal agencies, and birding associations to promote understanding, education, and conservation of grassland birds. This network began with the three towers installed in eastern Kansas in 2021; eventually they envision a tower in every county in the eastern third of the state, and expansion of the network further west. Even 12 well-placed towers will help better understand the movements, annual cycle, demography, and landuse of grassland birds - information that is crucial for their preservation.