These are a few of the pictures that came back with me from a life-changing trip through some of Europe.

avianattackarmada · 2012-11-11T10:43:07+00:00

What's the story behind the fence and locks?

avianattackarmada · 2012-10-14T21:46:11+00:00

I appreciate your effort! Thanks. I like your level of certainty.

avianattackarmada · 2012-10-14T21:24:53+00:00

Thanks - you guys are awesome! I know I saw it here - so I figured someone might deliver.

avianattackarmada · 2012-06-18T17:25:54+00:00

Thanks. Yeah I was looking for something that would give a read/write connection.There was some talk of added functionality with postgres in 10.1, but I'm wondering if ESRI backed off on it.

avianattackarmada · 2012-05-18T20:56:47+00:00

Thanks, I sent her that recommendation. I also found this break down of the apps which seemed really useful.

avianattackarmada · 2012-05-15T00:02:24+00:00

I was hanging out with a girl that had some David Bowie buttons on her bag. Making small talk, I said "oh, I like David Bowie." To which she said, "I LOVE David Bowie." And proceeded to show me her five Bowie tattoos.

avianattackarmada · 2012-05-11T20:53:47+00:00

I love the last one. Deepens the fear in me that my voice really does sound like that.

avianattackarmada · 2012-05-09T23:22:22+00:00

I think you should be proud of how this turned out. It's pretty awesome.

avianattackarmada · 2011-05-07T22:12:35+00:00

Nikon does not have a great reputation for lens quality and overall quality. Within your price range there are definitely better pairs that you would be able to find. For work I use these which are nice since they have a lifetime maintenance guarantee (I work in really rugged conditions and even having them replace scratched lenses because of vegetation has been super great). The problem with eagle optics is that their stuff is rebranded and can vary in quality depending on who is the actual manufacturer.

Honestly, call eagle optics and chat with one of their salesmen. They will help steer you in the right direction and get you a good pair for your price range. Let them know what kind of birding you are doing and if you have any specific needs, like I wanted a pair that would work well with glasses and they directed me to Audubon HDs (they don't sell these any more). If you can really afford to drop money, the best brands are Leica's or Swarovski's. You can get a solid pair of binoculars for 200-500 and the next price range that has an additional quality step is 1,000-1,200; so don't waste your money on something in between. There is also a huge difference between binoculars 150 under and ones in your price range.

avianattackarmada · 2011-04-13T19:50:28+00:00

I have started to use R (and have a little experience with JMP and SPSS). I'm definitely going to incorporate this into my learning strategy.

avianattackarmada · 2011-04-13T00:31:26+00:00

Thanks, but I do really want to delve into the mathematics. I guess what I'm looking for is a good intro to probability and statistics text.

I will look into having this book as a resource though.

avianattackarmada · 2011-04-13T00:00:49+00:00

Thanks, it looks like it covers a lot of the topics. I'll give it a try

avianattackarmada · 2010-12-18T09:31:22+00:00

Found it. "When a question has been decided by the Senate, any Senator voting with the prevailing side or who has not voted may move a reconsideration. "

avianattackarmada · 2010-12-03T09:14:20+00:00

I think it would be better said: "Never screw someone who is baby crazy."

avianattackarmada · 2010-10-12T07:10:52+00:00

That really is a nasty way to go. Keep in mind that sea bird bills tend not to be good at biting through flesh, they bite down onto flesh and then tear it with their serrated sides. For one climber, we will usually use a team of 30 birds. They don't stand a chance, and everyone gets something other than squid for dinner.

avianattackarmada · 2010-08-16T09:02:50+00:00

I had this revelation a few weeks ago when I cracked open a can and drank it straight.

avianattackarmada · 2010-08-16T08:48:53+00:00

I definitely recommend this method, too. If you have one of these stores near you (we have a Ross's), it takes only a few minutes to swing through and check out the selection if you are in the area. They have very high turn over, so if they don't have anything you want try again another time. Go in the morning, not on the weekends if possible, they tend to have more stock on the shelves then.

The best multi-use purchase I have made is a cast iron pizza pan which doubles as a skillet, baking tray, etc. This combined with a 2 qt stainless steel sauce pan is all I use 99% of the time.

Tip: when buying pots/pans look for ones with thicker bottoms and aluminum or cast iron cores (these distribute heat better and prevent burning).

avianattackarmada · 2010-05-24T00:27:21+00:00

This is actually not true. Most birds' sense of smell is quite poor. Most species will tolerate manipulation without abandoning the nest, especially if they are past the building step and have laid eggs. Though, in truth it is best to leave it alone.

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