Advertisement
Help Keep Boards Alive. Support us by going ad free today. See here: https://subscriptions.boards.ie/.
If we do not hit our goal we will be forced to close the site.

Current status: https://keepboardsalive.com/

Annual subs are best for most impact. If you are still undecided on going Ad Free - you can also donate using the Paypal Donate option. All contribution helps. Thank you.
https://www.boards.ie/group/1878-subscribers-forum

Private Group for paid up members of Boards.ie. Join the club.

Are there any good bird ID apps for iphone?

  • 15-04-2010 06:39PM
    #1
    Trotter
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,362 ✭✭✭


    Hi all,

    Lately there's been a lot of different bird species in my garden that I cant identify easily.

    Does anyone know if theres a free app for the iphone that identifies Irish bird species?

    Thanks!
    Tagged:


Comments

  • #2
    ytpe2r5bxkn0c1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 32,688 ✭✭✭✭ytpe2r5bxkn0c1


    I find a pocket fieldguide good enough for me!


  • #3
    Alun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 21,529 ✭✭✭✭Alun


    I agree, especially if it's garden birds you're looking for.

    However if you must do it the 'high tech' way, the RSPB website has a 'bird identifier' page that allows you to narrow the possible selection by various characteristics ...

    http://www.rspb.org.uk/wildlife/birdidentifier/form.asp

    Probably won't run on an iPhone though.


  • #4
    E39MSport
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,721 ✭✭✭E39MSport


    I have a few bird related apps on my touch - not specifically for identification but they would be good for that purpose. Just run a search for 'birds'.


  • #5
    MB Lacey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,278 ✭✭✭MB Lacey


    I've got the 'Birds of britain and Ireland (pro edition)', an app from birdguides.com
    Cost me €19.99 but completely worth it. Handy to have on the ipod touch when out birding.
    Also has birdsongs to play - I love it.
    Highly recommend.
    But I go out birding alot - away from the garden!


    Here's the link http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/birds-britain-ireland-pro-edition/id350179152?mt=8

    Plus you don't need to be online to use it.


  • #6
    MB Lacey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,278 ✭✭✭MB Lacey


    Sorry - didn't see that you wanted it for free..

    Just add this link from RSPB site to your iphones homepage

    http://www.rspb.org.uk/wildlife/birdidentifier/form.asp

    but you'd need to be online.

    Good Luck!


  • Advertisement
  • #7
    Trotter
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,362 ✭✭✭Trotter


    Thanks for the tips! The RSPB one is doing the job well.


Advertisement