Hello!
I am analyzing a set of MAPS (Monitoring Avian Population and Survivorship) banding data of Gray Catbirds spanning the years of 2009-2021, with approximately 369 birds total in the dataset. I would like to use RMark to perform CJS analysis, but before I can do that I first need to create the .inp file.
I created a vertical. csv file with the Banding Number (Tag), year of capture, sex (M, F, or U), and adult status (adult or juvenile). I have used the R code in the addendum to chapter 2 to create .inp files, but said files only include the commented tag number, the capture history and the frequency for the individual at the end, but not any information on sex and adult/juvenile status.
I am trying to modify the R code in the addendum to chapter 2 of the Gentle Guide that will include sex and year so that they are included in the .inp file that I will then use with RMark in a manner similar to the dipper example. So far I have tried several methods to try to get the columns to be added to no avail.
Does anyone have any suggestions, and/or has tried something similar?
Thank you for your help in advance!