We are excited to share a major milestone in our Motus Wildlife Tracking System installation. OLC Board Members, including Curt Stanfield, pictured in action, dug the hole where the tower’s base will be set.

This foundational step is critical: the tower needs a sturdy, level base to safely support the antenna that will track migrating birds, bats, and other wildlife as they move through west-central Indiana.

The next step is pouring the concrete, which will anchor the structure and allow us to move on to assembling and raising the tower. Once installed, this Motus station will join a growing international network helping scientists understand migration patterns, habitat use, and species movement across landscapes.

We’re grateful for the hard work of our board members and partners who are making this project possible. Stay tuned—our Motus tower is almost ready to take flight!