This post is the 1st post of a series showcasing various rOpenScipackages as if Maëlle were a birder trying to make the most of R ingeneral and rOpenSci in particular. Although the series use cases willmostly feature birds , it’ll be the occasion to highlight rOpenSci’spackages that are more widely applicable, so read on no matter what yourfield is! Moreoever, each post should stand on its own.