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We keep adding and improving things to make browsing and recording observations on Birding more enjoyable. Have an idea for a new feature, feel something is missing, or think something could be easier to use? Let us know in the comments below this article. We would also love to hear what works well for you. Your feedback matters to us and helps us decide what to work on next. Join the conversation — even a small suggestion can lead to a useful improvement!
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| 17.6.2015 | Migrated Birding to a newer version of Joomla (2.5), with minor changes to the design. Added species status information. | MB |
| 30.1.2011 | Added online statistics showing trends in the number of users, active users and observations. Added basic EXIF information for photographs where available. | FB, MB |
| 26.1.2011 | Added full-text search in observations and the option to upload KML map files to observations. | MB |
| 23.12.2010 | Added observation statistics for any filtered list, accessible through the icon at the top right next to the observation list heading. Please note that calculating statistics for large lists may take some time. | MB |
| 9.9.2010 | Added the option to upload videos to observations. All users can access this feature when editing an observation. | MB, FB |
| 4.9.2010 | Added the total number of observed individuals within the current filter and sorting by the number of individuals. | MB |
| 3.9.2010 | Added navigation to the next and previous observation from the observation detail, following the current filter. Added links between species lists, author lists, user profiles and species statistics. | MB |
| 19.8.2010 | Added comments on articles. | MB, (FB) |
| 27.5.2010 | Added the option to attach audio recordings to observations. | MB |
| 12.5.2010 | Added interactive entry of GPS coordinates using Google Maps. | MB |
| 16.4.2010 | Launched the live CMS version of Birding. Here is the last record on the “old” Birding website. | MB, FB |
| 13.4.2010 | Updated the nomenclature according to the proposed recommended Slovak names of the birds of the world by Kovalík, Pačenovský, Čapek and Topercer (2008). | FB, MB |
| 1.4.2010 | Opened the new CMS version of www.birding.sk for testing by the website’s most active users. Added editing of users’ own records, comments on observations, templates for subsequent observations, observer statistics, multiple photographs per observation, categorised articles and a new logo. | MB, FB, RW |
| 17.1.2010 | Changed the status of Certhia brachydactyla to rare. This species requires closer attention because it has not been recorded in many districts. | FB |
| 19.11.2009 | Added the first feedback on Birding following its launch in November 2007, available through the project history. | MB, FB |
| 8.11.2009 | Added ten-day periods to species statistics and improved sorting in the species list. | MB, FB |
| 4.11.2009 | Added species statistics. | FB, MB |
| 28.10.2009 | Added an article about an osprey and a goose nesting together on a railway bridge in Oregon. | FB |
| 14.10.2009 | Added four new banners featuring users’ photographs. | FB |
| 7.10.2009 | Optimised the species and author lists. | MB |
| 4.8.2009 | Updated the status of several species following consultation with users, particularly Marian Mojžiš, Boris Demovič, Jozef Ridzoň, Peter Vrlík and Martin Dobrota. Changes (previous status/new status/reason): Calidris ferruginea uncommon/rare/rarity in Slovakia had been underestimated; Calidris minuta common/uncommon/rarity in Slovakia had been underestimated; Chlidonias leucopterus uncommon/rare/rarity in Slovakia had been underestimated; Falco cherrug uncommon/rare/rarity in Slovakia had been underestimated; Falco columbarius rare/uncommon/rarity had been overestimated; Falco peregrinus common/uncommon/rarity in Slovakia had been underestimated; Falco vespertinus uncommon/rare/rarity in Slovakia had been underestimated; Luscinia luscinia common/uncommon/rarity in Slovakia had been underestimated; Oenanthe hispanica common/rare/typographical error; Perdix perdix common/uncommon/steep population decline; Porzana parva rare/uncommon/not rare in suitable habitat within its known Slovak range; Tringa erythropus common/uncommon/rarity in Slovakia had been overestimated. | FB |
| 10.11.2008 | Added a municipality map using Google Maps. Thanks to my brother for helping with the scripting! | JB |
| 2.11.2008 | Added a district map to observation filtering and made corrections to the English version. | FB, JB |
| 5.10.2008 | Added observation locations in Google Maps, following the example of birding.hu. | FB, JB |
| 21.3.2008 | Launched the English version. | FB |
| 25.12.2007 | Checked and added some missing municipalities in the remaining regions. | FB |
| 24.12.2007 | Checked and added some missing municipalities in the Banská Bystrica and Žilina regions. Note: city boroughs are not included in the database. Source: Urban and Municipal Statistics http://www.statistics.sk/mosmis/run.html | FB |
| 20.12.2007 | Added a new review of the Bresser 25–75×90 spotting scope. | FB |
| 17.12.2007 | Added a new document about the Common Scoter to the Documents section. | FB |
| 14.12.2007 | Divided Bratislava into city boroughs. | FB |
| 2.12.2007 | Added the option to view a user’s observations by clicking their observation count. | JB, FB |
| 2.12.2007 | Added a species list showing the number of records for each species, with links to records and photographs. | JB, FB |
| 1.12.2007 | Added a link to the latest Slovak bird checklist from SOS/BirdLife Slovakia in the Documents section. | FB |
| 1.12.2007 | Restored email functionality in user information. | JB |
| 1.12.2007 | Added a list of registered users with links to each user’s observations. | JB, FB |
| 26.11.2007 | Officially launched the website. | FB |
| 26.11.2007 | Added place of residence to registration and the registration date to user information. | JB |
| 25.11.2007 | Added website traffic statistics. | FB |
| 25.11.2007 | Corrected several nomenclature errors and added two missing species. | MD, FB |
| 25.11.2007 | Added a document about photographic documentation using a mobile phone. | FB |
| 25.11.2007 | Added a document about the birds of Liptovská Mara. | Peter Vrlík, MD, FB |
| 25.11.2007 | Added a link to registered user information from the additional information page. | JB, FB |
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Added the option to attach or replace a photograph after an observation has been entered. |
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