And an additional concern--will the company be around for a while to provide
updates, fix bugs, etc.
--
Marcia Balestri
Frederick, MD, USA
> 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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