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Taking Flight with Motus Wildlife Tracking Tower!
What is Motus?
The Motus Wildlife Tracking System is a collaborative research network that uses a system of fixed radiotelemetry towers to track the movements of migratory animals. By studying their migration patterns, habitat use, and stopover locations, Motus provides valuable data that helps us understand and conserve these vital species.
Find Our Station
Roger Williams Park Zoo is thrilled to announce the official installation and registration of our very own Motus Wildlife Tracking Tower! This exciting project - made possible through the incredible collaboration of the USFWS Migratory Birds Program, Zoo staff, Providence Parks Urban Wildlife Refuge Partnership, and the Friends of the National Wildlife Refuges of Rhode Island - will allow us to study the movements of birds, bats, and large insects in our area for the benefit of conservation.
Our Motus tower, proudly perched on the roof of the Education Center, is officially up and running! While we haven’t yet detected any feathered friends, you can follow our station’s progress and explore the Motus network through the interactive map at www. motus.org. Simply zoom in on Rhode Island and look for our yellow dot! Clicking on the dot will reveal station details and any detections that come through. We encourage you to explore the site and discover these creatures’ incredible journeys.
