Hi, does anyone have any recommendations for a good phone app for bird id?
Many thanks,
AliD
A free App that you might like to try is Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab. This is available from Google Play for Android phones and I would assume for iPhones from the Apple App store although I haven't checked.
It's primary purpose is to help you identify a bird from a description or a photo. You can also explore a photo database which will give more info about a selected bird including calls and distribution maps.
It was originally developed for the American market but once installed you can download packs (if your phone has enough capacity) for birds of Britain and Ireland and even for the whole of the Western Palearctic.
Unknown said: I would assume for iPhones from the Apple App store although I haven't checked.
Yes, you are right Tony, HERE is the link for the iPhone/iPad applet
Like WJ, I use the Collins Bird Guide App on my iPhone which can be found HERE I also have a copy of the book too.