Ukrainian specialists have developed a mobile application to record the population of white storks, allowing them to track their numbers and reproduction level.
Stork counts
The importance of data collection
The Ukrainian Society for the Conservation of Birds reports that Ukraine has one of the largest populations in Europe white stork, numbering approximately 35-45 thousand nesting pairs. The collected information is necessary for scientists to monitor the state of the stork population and develop measures to preserve this bird species.
Required information
To count storks, specialists need to collect the following data:
- Date of return of birds to Ukraine;
- Number of pairs occupying nests;
- Breeding success (number of chicks that left the nest for each pair).
Accounting methodology
According to international methodology, a nest is considered occupied if a pair of storks has been near it for at least a month, regardless of the nesting result . It is recommended to count the number of chicks in the second half of June - early July, when they have already grown up.
Mobile application
Credentials can be transmitted via a smartphone using a special module developed by the company based on the international SMART data collection program. The application allows you to fill out and send information about stork registration.
Instructions for use
The application is currently available for iOS and Android. It is necessary to load the configuration for counting storks. Video instructions will help you understand how to fill out and submit your credentials.
Glossary
- The white stork is a large migratory bird of the stork family, common in Europe and Asia.
- SMART is an international program for collecting data for environmental purposes.
- iOS is an operating system for smartphones, tablets and other Apple devices.
- Android is an operating system for smartphones, tablets and other devices from various manufacturers.
Links
- Message to the Ukrainian Society for the Protection of Birds
- iOS app
- Android app
- Load configuration for stork counting
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Ukrainian developers have created a mobile application that allows you to track the number of storks. This data is important for scientists and will help control the stork population and develop measures for their protection.
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Katarina
It's great that they created such an app! 🐤 I always loved watching storks. Now you can help scientists and get important data about their population. I will definitely install it and send information.
Alessandro
Great idea with the app! It is very useful that you can collect data from many people across the country. 📲 This makes it easier to track the status of the stork population. I hope many will join this initiative!
Mateusz
Yes, it’s great that they’ve finally developed a convenient tool for collecting information about storks. 🕊️ Previously, it was difficult to combine all the data. And now everything is simple: install the application and send information about nesting, number of chicks, etc.
Helmut
Eh, in my youth they managed just fine without any apps! 😠 Nowadays everyone strives to use gadgets for any trifle. It’s much easier to go to the field, admire the storks live and write everything down in a notebook. But okay, if this nonsense helps scientists, well, let the youngsters have fun.
Oksana
Helmut, why are you grumbling like an old curmudgeon! 🙃 Modern technologies make many processes very easy. Can you imagine how much data can be collected through this application? And this is much easier than manually writing everything down in notebooks. The main thing is the result, and the application is a great helper here.
Pablo
Wow, now I too will become a citizen scientist! 🔬 I always dreamed of helping science. I’ll install the application and watch storks in my city. I am sure that the collected data will be very useful for the conservation of these beautiful birds.
Sophie
Great idea, my whole family will join! 👨👩👧👦 Together we will look out for storks in the area, record the information and send it to the app. Surely children will really enjoy this game, and at the same time they will learn a lot of interesting things about storks.
Jan
Yes, great initiative with the app. Unfortunately, I myself live in the city center and storks do not nest here. 🏢 But my parents live in the village, I will definitely ask them to participate and download the application. I think they will be only too happy to help such a scientific project!
Maria
Wow, I downloaded the app and there are so many interesting features! 📲 You can not only report nests, but also take photos and videos of storks, mark their location on the map. It's great to have this opportunity to contribute to ornithologist research. I will definitely use it actively!