Getting Started with the R Package

Use the following code to install the NatureCounts R package:

install.packages("naturecounts", repos = c(birdscanada = 'https://birdscanada.r-universe.dev', CRAN = 'https://cloud.r-project.org'))

After installation you will need to load the package each time you start an R session. Use the following code to load the package:

library(naturecounts)

There are several resources to help you get started accessing and working with NatureCounts data in R:

The NatureCounts R package website contains some basic information and links to useful resources.
The NatureCounts Tutorials take you through installation and use of the package, providing step-by-step instructions and exercises to familiarize you with various operations.
Bird’s Canada’s GitHub page contains various software and tools for accessing NatureCounts, including a repository for users to share scripts.