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Double-observer Point Count Comparison

Double-observer Point Count Comparison

My Master’s work compared two different double-observer point count methods for surveying birds. The approach where both observers worked together performed better than the approach where observers worked independently.

How to remove the cover page from academic papers on macOS using AppleScript

How to remove the cover page from academic papers on macOS using AppleScript

If you’ve ever been annoyed by third-party cover pages on academic papers, this post will show you an automated way to remove the first page of any PDF document using AppleScript and QPDF on macOS.

BatRack: a remote sensing tool for bat detection and identification

BatRack: a remote sensing tool for bat detection and identification

BatRack is a remote sensing tool that uses a combination of acoustic, video, and radio telemetry to survey bats within small, defined areas.

Offshore wind turbines

Floating offshore wind turbines: challenges for marine wildlife

Floating offshore wind turbines promise the ability to develop wind capacity in deep water, but what challenges will wildlife face?

On the importance of Microsoft Outlook data backups

On the importance of Microsoft Outlook data backups

Backing up your email, contacts, calendars, and tasks data in Microsoft Outlook is just as important as the rest of your files. Learn why Outlook backups are important and some simple strategies to ensure the integrity of your Outlook data.

Automating Zotero with AppleScript (and JavaScript)

Automating Zotero with AppleScript (and JavaScript)

Learn how to improve efficiency working with citations within the Zotero application using macOS.

Automating ReadCube Papers with AppleScript

Automating ReadCube Papers with AppleScript

Learn how to use Readcube Papers more efficiently by automating common interface interactions with AppleScript on macOS.

My goals for this blog

My goals for this blog

This website has seen many forms since its creation as a static html site in 1996. My goal for this new blog-based site is to write about wildlife research, non-fiction book summaries, data analysis, and research software.