My time among the birds, moose, and amazing wilderness of northern Michigan has now (mostly) come to an end. It was a whirlwind summer of adventure, exploration, and some deep, juicy data science! I hope you find the fruits of my journey interesting. What did I find? Normally, methods are supposed to precede results. You …
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An ornithological ride-along
BIRD Team Six We were gliding over the glassy water when the first rosy-fingers of dawn began to color the sky. I was hunched down against the wind whipping across our bow, serving as human ballast. Jared and Scott sat further back and were more sheltered from the cold, but I didn’t mind. Using my …
A-well-a birds, birds, birds, b-birds are my . . . data?
Ahhh, to the seasoned ornithologist—of which I definitely am one—the morning chorus of birdsong is as familiar as an old friend. There, can you hear that cooing? That must be a dove. And what about the high-pitched, chirpy noise? Because of my very experienced ear, I can clearly tell, um, that… it is… probably a …
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