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Tag Archives: Motus

Ripples 1/21/2021

Posted on January 22, 2021 by Nancy NabakJanuary 22, 2021

Woodland Dunes operates a station which “listens” for signals emitted by radio tags that are affixed to migratory birds.  We are part of a system known as Motus, which was developed in Canada by researchers.  As with bird banding, a … Continue reading →

Posted in Transmitters | Tagged antenna, banding, birds, migration, Motus, receiver, transmitter

Ripples 1/23/20

Posted on January 24, 2020 by Jim KnickelbineJanuary 24, 2020

It is a beautiful, soft morning, with light wind, gray skies, and light snow falling.  Even though it’s January, it’s not terribly cold. There is open water on the Manitowoc River where it flows fast, and dozens of chickadees are … Continue reading →

Posted in Migration | Tagged data, Motus, research, tagged, transmitters

Ripples 11/29/18

Posted on November 30, 2018 by Jim KnickelbineNovember 30, 2018

Woodland Dunes was founded by Bernie Brouchoud, who was incredibly curious and interested in birds.  When he was young, a local teacher, Winnie Smith, taught him how to catch and band birds so that their movements and lifespans could be … Continue reading →

Posted in Wildlife | Tagged monitor, Motus, tag, wildlife movement
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