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+Barbs and Quiver Support Dates
+------------------------------
+
+When using the :func:`quiver` and :func:`barbs` plotting methods,
+it is now possible to pass dates, just like for other methods like
+:func:`plot`. This also allows these functions to handle values
+that need unit-conversion applied.
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