ARDB update: October 2014

Database grows by 2,314 to 97,945 records with 1,015 received via Android app 6,786 kilometres travelled over 162 hours in the app’s survey mode First helicopter and focused nest survey data received More data in via African Raptor Observations and our first helicopter survey…

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ARDB update: September 2014

Database grows by 1,536 to 95,554 records with 772 received via Android app 2,922 kilometres travelled over 77 hours in the app’s survey mode Huge boost in uptake of the app following BirdLife SA’s African Birdlife magazine article Rick Watson’s Bateleur data for Kruger NP…

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ARDB update: August 2014

Database leaps by 24,702 to 90,999 records 331 records received via African Raptor Observations app 2,682 kilometres travelled over 55 hours in the app’s survey mode A call for help with Cassin’s Hawk Eagle records This month has seen the highest number of records…

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Cassin’s Hawk Eagle

Darcy Ogada and the ARDB are trying to get all the existing Cassin’s Hawk Eagle records into the ARDB for a small project we are working on.  We currently (3/9/2014) have 80 records; 45 recent and 35 historic (Snow Atlas).  We’d appreciate your help in adding any…

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ARDB update: July 2014

Database reaches 67,683 records (3696 records received during July) 1st operational month for Android app (546 records received) 1st data received for Madagascar A milestone month for the ARDB in more ways than one!  We’ve received a tremendous 3696 records which includes 546 from…

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ARDB update: June 2014

Database reaches 63,345 records 947 records received this month (including 186 via beta mobile app) African Raptor Observations Android application released     Another busy month for the ARDB!  We’ve received more data but have also been working incredibly hard to deliver the finishing…

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ARDB update: May 2014

Database reaches 62,398 records 837 records received this month Project logo developed 10th Annual Conference of the Birds of Prey Programme, Etosha National Park, Namibia African Harrier-hawk May has been exceptionally busy for the ARDB!  We’ve not only been processing more data but have…

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ARDB update: April 2014

  Database reaches 61,410 records 636 records received this month   Another productive month for the ARDB!  The database now stands at 61,410 records which is fantastic!  We’ve had a further 330 records from Andre Botha for Southern Africa which brings his contribution to…

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ARDB update: March 2014

  Database stands at 60776 606 records received during March 2014 Automatic registration put in place It’s been another productive month for the ARDB; the database now stands at 60,264 records which is fantastic!  We’ve had 72 records in for Cameroon from Robbie Whytock…

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ARDB annual review for 2013

It’s been a great 2013 for the ARDB… the record count now stands at an impressive 57,547 which spans a total of 25 countries. We’ve had contributions from a wealth of people and are very grateful for the submissions to date! Please check out…

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ARDB continues to move forwards

habitat INFO are keeping up the pace with the ARDB and continually rolling out new developments.  This month we have developed new Java based webmaps for viewing and editing (Our editing webmap requires registration) which we hope will improve the experience of our users….

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ARDB Re-launch

Today the ARDB relaunched to a wider audience with new tools for recording and viewing data. Please visit the ARDB Resources page for more information!

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ARDB Launches

Dr. Rob Davies along with the Peregrine Fund has today launched the ARDB at the Pan-Africa Ornithological Conference in Tanzania.  More to follow. Find out more about the project here and check out the project’s resources here.

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