Webinar Summary
Event Type: Spotlight Webinar - Highlighting Cuckoo Research Results & Techniques
Audience: General Audience
Admission: Free
Location: Virtual
Please Join us for a spotlight webinar by Researchers with the Southern Sierra Research Station. There will be an introduction at the beginning of the event (about 8 minutes), followed by 5 presentations on using MOTUS to study Yellow-billed Cuckoos. From Motus Wildlife Tracking System, “The Motus Wildlife Tracking System (Motus) is an international collaborative research network that uses coordinated automated radio telemetry to facilitate research and education on the ecology and conservation of migratory animals.” After the presentation, we will have about 30 minutes of moderated Questions & Answers and Discussion.
Presentations
Introduction to Motus/setup in the Kern River Valley & Movements of cuckoos in the Kern River Valley – Pat Lorch PDF
Yellow-billed Cuckoo capture techniques – Sasha Robinson PDF
Yellow-billed Cuckoo tagging techniques – Annie Meyer PDF
Recommendations for using Motus for cuckoo conservation – Mary J Whitfield PDF
About the Presenters
This Webinar will be presented by Researchers with the Southern Sierra Research Station (SSRS). Biographies for each presenter can be found on the SSRS website: SSRS | Staff (southernsierraresearch.org). SSRS is a non-profit organization located in the foothills of California's Sierra Nevada. Through basic and applied research, they aim to understand the biological processes that control population sizes and species diversity. In collaboration with government, academic, and conservation organizations, they strive to increase the scientific knowledge of the species they research, to better inform environmental policy and encourage public appreciation within the region. If you are interested in learning more about their MOTUS work or how to attend a MOTUS Workshop, please check out their website: