Each tag that we deploy on a bird costs ~$200 and lasts about a year. The target numbers of birds we tag will depend on the goals of each specific study. However, for most projects, we anticipate a minimum of 60 individuals per species. For now, we need to purchase tags for a pilot study to determine the post-breeding movements and molt locations of Grasshopper Sparrows.
As the network is built out, we anticipate maintenance costs involving replacement parts, travel within the state to tower locations, and other miscellaneous costs. Any contribution made by clicking the links will take you to the KSU, ESU, or PSU Foundations and to a fund designated for use on this project. A small (5% at KSU, others TBD) amount is deducted to manage these funds. However, donations made here will be tax deductible. Any donations made to this fund will help us do our jobs most efficiently.
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Currently, we have accounts set up through both the K-State and Emporia State foundations. You may mail a cheque directly to the Kansas
State University Foundation. Please clearly designate on the check that your
donation is to the Kansas Motus project, fund number F35466. The mailing address
is Kansas State Foundation, 1800 Kimball Ave., Suite 200,
Manhattan, KS 66502-3373.
Alternatively, you may donate safely though the online portals by clicking one of these buttons: