Hi everyone,

There have been a couple discussions lately on birding apps, and I know many
post to the listserv from the field using their phones. With the final year
of the Atlas coming to a close (still have owls in December!), we're
discussing new ways to incorporate data into the Atlas.  Not owning a
smart-phone (or ANY cell-phone for that matter), I am a bit out-of-the-loop,
but I'm wondering if there is an easy way to include all of these great
observations and lists in the Atlas database. So, here are some questions
for those using their smart-phones in the field:

- Are old lists stored somewhere? on your phone? remotely?
- can lists be sent to us via email?

I'm sure this varies depending on the app used, but if past lists can be
sent somewhere, all we need is: (1) a date, (2) a location, and (3) a
species list.  Any additional information is great, but just those 3 things
can add a lot to the Atlas.

For those unfamiliar with the Atlas, check out our website here:
http://www.ohiobirds.org/obba2/index.php
You can also view the results so far, and coverage here:
http://bird.atlasing.org/Atlas/OH/Main?viewResults=1
We have done a lot in the last 6 years, but I am sure there is still a lot
of untapped information out there from the army of Ohio birders.  Thanks for
any info!

Happy Birding,

~Matt


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Matthew Shumar
Research Associate / Project Coordinator
Ohio Breeding Bird Atlas II
The Ohio State University
School of Environment and Natural Resources
2021 Coffey Road
Columbus, Ohio 43210-1085
Phone: 614-247-6458; Fax: 614-292-7432

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