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Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge
It's not just the place where we work, it's also the people who work hardest to preserve it. Matt Hillman and Kate Iaquinto run the Refuge with an army of techs, interns and volunteers, and we literally could not do this project without their support, logistical assistance and dedication. Thanks also to Stephanie Koch at the Eastern Massachusetts National Wildlife Refuge Complex .
An all volunteer, nonprofit organization dedicated to the continued protection and management of Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge, the Friends have provided funding for the project every year in their continued mission to promote research and the educational mission of the Refuge. They also put up a really nice display of our banding work in the Visitor's Center, you should go see it!
Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
Our banding crew of four splits its time between two stations on the Cape, one on Monomoy, the other at the Mass Audubon flagship Wildlife Sanctuary in Wellfleet. WBWS is the historic site of the Austin Ornithological Research Station, one of the first banding stations in North America, and we are beyond proud to pursue their legacy in this century and participate in significant science and outreach efforts. Thank you to Bob and Mark, to Jenette for raising awareness for our work, the incredible education staff, and everyone who makes the Sanctuary our happy place.
Our awesome techs and volunteer crew
This project provides rare opportunities for young wildlife biologists to hone their skills in two unique, challenging and super scenic field sites, and it has therefore attracted some kickass scientists. Mikayla Thistle and Frankie Tousley are returning to work with us this fall, and banders from previous seasons have become backers. Dana, Mike and Melanie, thank you!
We're also blessed with a whole team of volunteers who come to the Wellfleet banding station every morning at dawn to help us run the nets, do bird census and record data. Thank you Jeannette Bragger, Mary Lou Heintz, Warren Mumford, Nick Dorian, Teresa Corcoran, Tod Christie, Maureen Duffy, Frank Mockler. You are enthusiastic, curious and wicked interesting people and your company is a daily treat.
Our friends and family
We're blessed to have so many gorgeous, generous and patient friends who put up with our exhausting travel schedule, frequent ghosting and occasional favour-calling. T hanks to all of our family and loved ones who have supported the project across the years, fostered our love of nature and encouraged our research and conservation goals. Thank you Chris and Mary Junda, Aleida and Mike Oneil, Leslie and Ray Mitkus, Larry and Jill Junda, Narda Pinkham and John Junda for all you have given us.
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