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We are currently trying to manually restoring Nest profile images until a full backup is found. Please tell us, either in your nest's replies or through direct email, if your image is misplaced (even better if you happen to have the original image and can upload it back yourself). The old sightings are still down.
Keep calm and carry on.
Those of us that visted the site lately may havenoticed some missing images. We may have messed up a bit: during the last update, we replced the site folder wholesale, as it contains the frontend change, while leaving the database untouched except for manual additions .
Turns out, the site structure actually stores user uploaded content in the site folder, that is overwritten. We are currently wo
List of changes
- Nests: The Nests and Users pages now list every entry instead of only the first 10. "Latest update" shows each monitor's most recent report, and the sort buttons have a new design.
- Map: The map now covers every US ZIP code and zooms to fit all nests. A nest's ZIP code link opens the map on that nest. Pin-drop placement is more accurate, and the map display
G'day team,
We will be updating the site in a few days, in the mean time please pause your reports and sightings (or get them done to-day) so we can sync the database.
Sincerely,
Lilin Yang and the web team
oh wait i cant submit image (note to self, fix in next update)
oh well see for yourself -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1twnCrlH40BMq6Mcz49TmRiOu9j968iLz/view?usp=sharing
Oi I know schools starting, but Alec is still currently filling most of the reportings.
You all would not want to be out produced by a biomed major kid, no? Get uploading then
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Field sightings: Record any bird you meet in the park or around your house, and help identify others' photos. Now you can participate in the fun even without a nest!
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