with Christina Kondrat

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Classified as a Species of Greatest Conservation, the Bendire’s Thrasher population is expected to decline by another 50% in the next 18 years (Partners in Flight 2019). To better understand the migratory and winter movements of Bendire’s Thrashers, the US Fish and Wildlife Service and the AZ Game and Fish Department formed a partnership. Between 2019 and 2022, GPS tags were deployed to 54 birds in different locations across Arizona and New Mexico. The data collected is leading to new insights used for monitoring and conservation strategies.  

In her role with the Arizona Game and Fish Department, Chrissy issues scientific research permits for the state's wildlife; assists with the facilitation of Arizona Bird Conservation Initiative monitoring projects; is involved with the management of a new banding station on the Hassayampa River, the MOTUS AZ Network and species-specific projects (such as with Bendire's and Le Conte's Thrashers). Additionally, she enjoys being involved with a number of citizen science projects.