Global Raptor Impact Network vs GrassPro Usage & Stats

More than half of the world’s raptor species have declining populations and nearly 20% are threatened with extinction. The need to monitor raptors and understand the threats they face is therefore as pressing now as ever. The Global Raptor Impact Network (GRIN) was created by expanding the African Raptor DataBank globally and combining it with The Peregrine Fund’s Global Raptor Information Network—all in an effort to monitor and conserve the world’s raptors. GRIN gives raptor researchers tools to more efficiently conduct their own studies while contributing to a global program. GRIN also provides citizen scientists a way to participate in raptor science and conservation. The GRIN app is a free tool that allows professional and citizen scientists to collect raptor data on their mobile device. Observations including sightings, nest productivity, mortality, re-sightings, museum specimens, etc. can be collected using the GRIN app. Thus, raptor researchers can conduct studies directly in the field with their mobile devices, removing the need for tedious data entry once they’re home or in the office. Features of the GRIN app include: Data upload via cellular or wifi connection Secure storage in the GRIN DataBank A global raptor species list that can be filtered by biological realm Flexibility to collect either simple sighting records or complex survey results Data export via mobile device Multiple built-in survey types and automatic logging of survey effort

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GrassPro is the ultimate app for identifying and appreciating the grasses of southern Africa. You can download and test the app for free with a limit sample of 100 grasses, and when you are ready you can upgrade to bird of: - Southern Africa GrassPro boasts an award winning identification tool and has a vast source of information: - Over 1000 beautiful and diagnostic images from various angles and of all variants - Informative and comprehensive information on each specie - Interactive and accurate distribution maps. The SmartSearch function allows you to select your current, or any other location and the grasses at that location will be filtered. Over and above the GPS location, you can search by various other categories. There are 100's of attributes you can choose from, which makes identifying a species accurate and easy. The resulting species list is sorted by relevance with the most probable grasses matching your search criteria at the top, which makes it extremely quick and accurate. The ability to remove species from the results is a game-changer. GrassPro also offers the most accurate location filter available. You can select current location, location from a map or any of over 1200 South African reserves. You can also log your sightings with trip descriptions, date, photos and notes, which are then indicated as pins on the distribution maps. Sightings lists can be viewed and can even be synced to a website and shared between devices. No internet connectivity is required to operate the app after it is installed which makes it possible to use the app in the most remote locations. This app is brought to you by one of South Africa's most renowned grass specialists, Frits van Oudtshoorn. All updates are regular and free. Major functional additions, like Image Recognition, is charged for additionally.