[cayugabirds-l] eBird data and Kingbird Regional Reports
Using Chris Wood's excellent discussion about the complexities of eBird data (on the NYSBirds list) as a segue... Long-time Regional Editor Bill Purcell (Region 5) is passing the torch and Matt Perry and I have agreed to take over. eBird records for a season number between 20,000 to 200,000 depending on the number of observers in the Region. To help in analyzing this data I have written a program in VISUAL Basic to perform various sorting and logical functions, including evaluating records in the split counties where the Regional boundary does not follow county lines. The program also generates maximum and average counts, first-of-season, last-of-season, contributor lists, species category evaluation, validity, and much more. With a full month left before the end of the Fall reporting period, I'm going to send an e-mail to Regional Editors outlining the program, what it needs as input, what it generates as output, and all the other Frequently Asked Questions. Those that wish to use the output data will have time to become familiar with the format and look for errors (none known as of version 1.11), idiosyncrasies, shortcomings, etc. There are many capabilities planned, and I hope it well help in reducing the large number of records to a managable summary. The program is parametrically-driven and functions both to generate Kingbird-specific data, but can equally well be a general-purpose data-evaluation tool. Regional Editors I know about will receive an e-mail in the next few days. If you do not receive it, or have an interest in the subject generally, please e-mail me below and I will add you to the list. David Wheeler North Syracuse, NY tigge...@aol.com -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Rufus Hummingbird
Is the Rufus Hummingbird still around? If so can someone give me directions. Thanks Carl -- For those who fought for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know Unknown Marine Khe Sahn, Vietnam -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Brant, Montezuma
A flock of 156 BRANT is currently sitting at Shorebird Flats on the wildlife drive at Montezuma with several hundred Canada Geese. Not unexpected, but this high a number at this close range is usually only available along the coast. Jay -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Ross's Geese, Montezuma
Now five ROSS'S GEESE (2 adults, 3 juveniles) with 29 Snow Geese in Knox-Marsellus. Nine CACKLING GEESE joined the Brant on the wildlife drive. Jay -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Snow Buntings and Brant, Montezuma
The Brant continue where Jay reported them at the shorebird flats on the WIldlife Drive at MNWR. There were also about 40 snow buntings present. -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] American Tree Sparrows
This afternoon on Towpath Road, Montezuma NWR – several American Tree Sparrows. - Bob Grosek Binghamton, New York Every species you meet is a gold medal finalist in the evolutionary race of life -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Brants in Skaneateles
I saw a flock of 50-60 Brants fly over Franklin St. Elizabeth St. heading south in the direction of the north end of Skaneateles Lake around 4:45 p.m. today. Bill Roberts Aurora -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
