Re: White/Pied Wagtails
Hi
I have now found that there is a problem in R6 (6.9.3.102) in the way it treats this species (two subspecies). Earlier, I had requested that there be separate entries for Pied Wagtail (Motacilla alba yarrellii) the subspecies that is most common and breeds in the UK, especially locally for me in north-east Wales, and for White Wagtail (Motacilla alba alba) which is a migrant in the UK and north-east Wales.
The species name in the BOU checklist 2006 is White Wagtail (correct) but in R6 it is listed as 'Pied Wagtail' (incorrect). I have been importing two sets of data (mixed with many other records) and I have marked them as White Wagtail in the species name, with yarrellii or alba in the comments column of the import wizard. It seems that R6 takes any wagtail listed in the import wizard as 'White Wagtail' and calls it 'Pied Wagtail' - totally incorrect of course!. I now wish to repair these problems but I cannot as there is no listing for White Wagtail.
Also, can anyone tell me what the name for the import wizard 'Comments' in the report wizard? A field that is listed as 'Sample Comment' does not contain the data I wish.
Is there any chance of sorting out this dictionary problem in the near future? Can I add an entry in the dictionary to hold records for White Wagtail (alba alba) in the meantime?
I look forward to any useful suggestions! Thanks in anticipation,
Cheers, Ian