I’d like to see if my prior observations (eg, specific plants, taken 1y ago) are still alive. I’d like to be able to document (using photos) how my observations change over time. Any tips on how to do this? Eg: I use the Explore map to walk to the location of a previous observation…but what shoul…

If I wanted to maintain the same GPS I’d use the browser feature to duplicate the old observation, add my new photos to the new obs with the different date, and indicate in the description or with an observation field that it’s “linked” to another observation.

[image] bouteloua: […] indicate […] with an observation field that it’s “linked” to another observation E.g., “ Similar Observation Set ,” or “Linked Observation” work well for this. And yes, you’ll definitely want to make new observations for this.

When you revisit, make a new observation and link to the old. I think @bouteloua ’s suggestion to duplicate the old observation and then substitute in the new photos is a good way to handle that jumping latilong problem. EDIT: See @pisum ’s important point below.

Duplicate the obs, then add Similar Observation Set field. Got it, thank you

[image] sedgequeen: duplicate the old observation and then substitute in the new photos i think it’s worth noting that in the duplicate observation, the original photos should be removed by clicking Edit and then unchecking the photos in the media section of the Edit screen. if instead you cl…

[image] schoenitz: E.g., “ Similar Observation Set ,” or “Linked Observation” work well for this. And yes, you’ll definitely want to make new observations for this. Would this be appropriate to use for something such as a series of observations of toads in the same pond during the year? e.g. a…

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sedgequeen November 5, 2019, 3:32pm 7

My goodness! That’s important.

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