Birds are on the move; so is NAAS!

Birds are on the move; so is NAAS! 

Sedona Public Library, Thursday, Sept. 28th, 6:00 - 7:15 pm

Join Kay Hawklee to learn about the fascinating new tools that track migrating birds. How many birds crossed Yavapai County on the night of September 27th? We will show and tell you using the BirdCast live data feed. Learn how even specific species can be predicted to be on the move.

It’s the era of cutting-edge tools in tracking bird migration. And Northern Arizona Audubon Society (NAAS) is getting into the game in a big way. Our future Motus stations will be the first in Northern Arizona. Become informed at this, our annual meeting, about how our members and volunteers have stepped up to help migrating birds. As we help to change the world of bird research, we can say that our Audubon Chapter is one to be proud of – let’s keep it going!

Bio: Kay Hawklee

Kay moved to Sedona in 2015 and became a bird watcher by attending NAAS field trips. She was mentored by the best “ear birder” in the Verde Valley, Dena Greenwood.  Dena inspired Kay to become a member of the NAAS board. Kay’s goal is to carry on the wonderful conservation work of her mentor.  After attending Arizona Bird Conservation Initiative (ABCI) meetings, Kay began conducting Colonial Water bird, Marshbird and Nightjar surveys in the Sedona area; along with, like-minded bird watchers who have a strong conservation ethic. In 2017 she first heard the Latin word “Motus” at one of the ABCI meetings. It’s been a dream of Kay’s to assist future scientific avian researchers. With the establishment of Motus stations across Northern Arizona; the dream is coming into focus and will soon be a reality.