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Are there any good bird ID apps for iphone?

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  • 15-04-2010 6:39pm
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    Trotter
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    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!
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    ytpe2r5bxkn0c1
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    I find a pocket fieldguide good enough for me!


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    Alun
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    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.


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    E39MSport
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    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'.


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    MB Lacey
    Registered Users Posts: 1,277 ✭✭✭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.


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    MB Lacey
    Registered Users Posts: 1,277 ✭✭✭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!


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


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