January Flagstaff Monthly Meeting | Motus Student Grant Presentations

MOTUS STUDENT GRANT PRESENTATIONS
Join us for an inspiring evening featuring the first presentations by our Arizona Motus Student Grant recipients, Abbie Brozich and Samantha Grow, as they share the stories of two very different—but equally remarkable—birds.

Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026.
Time: 5:30-7:30 pm
Location: East Flagstaff Community Library, Suite 5, 3000 N Fourth St, Flagstaff, AZ 86004

Abbie will introduce us to a White Pelican, while Sam will share the journey of “Frumpy,” a Flammulated Owl. Through Motus tracking data, each student will tell their bird’s story—why it was tagged, the challenges it faces, where its journey has taken it, and why this research matters for bird conservation across borders.

These presentations highlight how migratory birds connect ecosystems, countries, and cultures throughout the Western Hemisphere. As part of their Motus Student Grant, Abbie and Sam conducted in-depth research into the conservation issues that led scientists to tag these birds and track their movements through the Motus Wildlife Tracking System, including detections at NAAS’s Motus stations.

This in-person program is a precursor to our international Wings Across Borders presentation on January 30, when Abbie and Sam will be joined via Zoom by two fellow Motus Student Grant recipients from Oaxaca, Mexico. Together, these students will demonstrate how shared research and collaboration help protect migratory birds far beyond any single community.

Join us as we learn from the next generation of bird conservationists and explore how tracking wildlife helps connect cultures, science, and conservation across hemispheres.

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