Our NodeXL #ddj mapping from Sept 17 to 23 finds numerous data to map, from @NatGeo‘s migration of billions of birds to @morgenpost‘s Berlin schools and @A24COM‘s internet access in Argentina. There’s also @dhanalytics‘ tips on improving data tables and @mcrosasb on two useful chatbots.

Mapping Billions of Birds

National Geographic’s senior graphics editor Brian Jacobs describes in detail the process behind creating an impressive data-driven feature on the journey of migratory birds. He writes about the challenges and solutions in dealing with the cartography, geographic processing, composition and effects, labelling, animations, data acquisition and more.

Credit by - GIJN

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