Motus | Resources

Resources

This is a repository of resources to help current and prospective collaborators make the most out of Motus.

An illustration of a Motus station bracketed to a small building tracking various species of wildlife, including birds, bats, and insects. The animals are represented as grey silhouettes.

Motus Framework

Motus philosophy and organization

Motus Collaboration Policy

A framework for collaborative participation within the Motus network

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Motus Strategy

A strategic plan to align the Motus community around shared priorities

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Motus Codebase

Motus tools are developed using open source software and can be found on the MotusWTS GitHub page

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Documentation

How-to guides and manuals

Project Management

How to manage metadata for a successful Motus project

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Motus Stations

How to install, operate, and maintain a Motus station

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Motus Tags

How to initiate and complete a successful tagging project

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SensorGnome Guide

How to use and contribute to the open-source SensorGnome receiver

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Cellular Tracking Technologies SensorStation Guide

How to use CTT’s SensorStation

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Lotek SRX Guide

How to use the Lotek SRX- series receivers

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Tagging SOPs

Guides and standard operating procedures to help safely and effectively attach Motus tags to animals

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Community

Ways to engage with the Motus Community

Motus Community Forum

Discussion forum between collaborators, researchers, technology developers, and practitioners in the community

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Collaborations

Groups of like-minded collaborators focusing on specific regions, study objectives, or species groups

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Educator Resources

Materials to help teach about the movement, behaviour, and conservation of birds and other wildlife using Motus

Engage

Meetings, Workshops, and Seminars

Online and in-person events hosted by the Motus community

Network

Media

Motus media and resources for use in outreach

Featured News

The latest updates on all things Motus, from success stories, to new collaborations, groundbreaking findings, innovative tracking technologies, and more

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Motus YouTube Channel

All Motus videos, from tutorials, to recorded meetings, to educational content

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Motus Stations

Photos of Motus stations that are free to use with credit to photographer

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Tagged Animals

Photos of tagged animals that can be used with credit to photographer

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Logos, Infographics and Signage

Informative documents for use in outreach

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Data Analysis and Research

Motus research and analytical methods

Motus R Package

A guide on accessing and analyzing Motus data

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Publications

Peer-reviewed research by Motus collaborators using Motus data

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Research and Conservation Applications

All the ways in which Motus can be used for conducting research and enacting conservation

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