Some final numbers for the 23rd annual Montezuma Muckrace which took
place 9/6-9/7:
34 teams took part with a total of 152 participants! 176 species
overall were recorded including a 1st for the Muckrace, Laughing gull.
Top team in each category;
COMPETITIVE- Wind Birders- 119 species
RECREATIONAL- Hovering Howlands Harriers- 130 species
FAMILY/MENTOR- Silky Flycatchers- 113 species
COLLEGIATE- Tofurkey vultures- 56 species
LOW CARBON- Terns & Conditions- 51 species
PHOTO- Shutterbirds- 70 species
$10,978 was raised for the Friends of the Montezuma Wetlands Complex.
This money helps support a variety of projects within the complex
including habitat restoration/enhancement, construction of observation
platforms, research projects, a MOTUS tracking system, among others.
THE TOP FUNDRAISING TEAM- Arrogant Bustards- $1900
Thank you to all the teams and participants!
Kyle Gage
FOTMWC
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