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[Dan]

Thanks Tony that site has some good ideas. I think c by c search and such would be a good plan.

I would like to hear peoples ideas on what functions/features would be helpful when I have the data. What kind of searches/filters graphs etc etc would be of help to you?


Thanks for everyones inputs


Dan

 

[monkeyman]

Dan

1) some of my stuff is in the gallery and in "Articles" under Urban Safari. If you want background imagery or vignettes or even photos of South Staffs/West Midlands then let me know. Illustration falls into two categories: decorative or informative, so take your pick!

2) Have you come across MapMate (www.mapmate.co.uk)? It is very basic (visually) but has a great database function. Now if you could improve on that, that would be something! I started using it for butterfly/moth sightings (which it caters for primarily) but I'm sure it could be revamped into something pretty spectacliar for birds!!! (I likes my maps and piccies on a website! As well as relevant and accurate info!)

I suppose my ideal website (of the type you are talking about) would be one that displayed:

a) maps of places I am interested in (ie a cross between the OS Atlas, GetMapping and Routemaster) and photos of what to expect;

b) a list of what I could reasonably expect to see (plus photos/illustrations) in said chosen area of interest at various times of the year; and

c) what rarities might turn up in said area (complete with, you've guessed! photos or illustrations)!

But then, that's just my opinion!

Hope this helps!

B

Al

 

[Dan]

Very helpful thanks! Thats given me a good starting point.

I will check out the mapmate site see what that has to offer me



Dan

 

[Dan]

I checked out MMate and it looks cool. From this i have started designing the mapping engine for the web-site. It's all starting to get exciting now!!

Maps!! I like the maps in map mate, but wondering if these detailed outline maps are avaliable FREE?? I have had a look round online by the maps are not of enough detail for the purpose of the site.

So if anyone knows where i can find maps of this detail, i would love to hear from you. Or if someone wants to give me a copy of map-mate??? heheheh

Thanks.

Dan

 

[fatbirder]

Websites

Whatever you decide be sure and send me the URL so i can put a link on fatbirder...

bo

 

[Dan]

Thanks. Will do.

 

[Chicaddd]

Dan

You may not use these. In fact you probably will not but here are a few things that I thought of.
Have a section for beginners and others to place their photos of first time sightings. Urge the beginners but say anybody. Have ID info area(s).

And as the others said, have links to other sights. Things that you do not have or extensions of what you do have.

Good luck.

 

[Dan]

All suggestions are of help. Many Thanks for your suggestions a beginners section would be cool.

Thanks

Dan

 

[peteh]

Hi,
I was just doing a search to see if anyone mentioned mapmate
and I see it was talked about in this post.

Dan did you get it? and if so is it any good?
I like maps too and want to put together my own stuff for the Isle of man. My only worry is does mapmate have maps for the isle of man in there already?
ta
Pete.

 

[phyllosc]

Dan

Many of the more popular websites try to be all things to all birders. Do we really need another one of these? I know it wouldn't hurt if we had one but you'll be plugging the old stuff everyone else is doing. You do it your way with your vision: be original be unique!

Dave Carr
Essex, UK