Hi Jude - welcome to Birding-Aus!
I'll reply to you privately in more detail, but here's a quick reply
for everyone on the mailing list.
Firstly, the topic of birding databases has been covered a number of
times. Search the archives for "database"
http://bioacoustics.cse.unsw.edu.au/birding-aus/
Secondly, there are a few very important questions to ask about any
bird database you might be considering:
Is it customisable for the main country you'll be observing in? i.e.
does it follow an accepted taxonomy, and use the local English names?
If there are images and/or audio, are they available for local species?
How simple is it to get your records into the database? I've used some
databases that present you with a full world list that you have to
narrow down to get the one species you want to enter - data entry
should be quick and not need much typing.
How easy is it to export the records to another database, or online
repository (e.g. BA Atlas, or Eremaea)? THere isn't much point pocking
up your data in a proprietary format that doesn't export easily.
Will it run on your current operating system, and will it be compliant
with likely upgrades, such as Windows 7 or Mac Snow Leopard?
Is it easy to backup records, and can your whole database be archived
easily? Will you need extra storage capacity?
At the moment the number of birding databases is threatening to catch
up to the number of birders! Some of these questions might help you
narrow down the choices.
Good luck!
Russell
Russell Woodford
Birding-Aus List Owner
Geelong Victoria Australia
http://www.birding-aus.org
On 25/11/2009, at 12:12 PM, Roaminoz Crew wrote:
Hi
Brand new to this list today.
I'm wondering if anyone has heard of and/or used the database as put
out by Bluebird Technology.
I am thinking of purchasing the above but would like to know any
thoughts on the program by those who may have used it.
There is a free trial download at http://www.bluebirdtechnology.com/
Jude
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