“iBird has been greatly improved since I first reviewed it, with added sounds along with new and improved illustrations. This is perhaps the best app for newer birders. However, the lack of variety in illustrations …
Larkwire Birdsong Master Birder: Land Birds of North America (iOS App)
“The Larkwire team believes that this system is “the easiest, fastest, most enjoyable way to learn bird songs”. I agree with them. If you want to learn bird songs, especially if you’ve tried other methods …
Audubon Bird Guide: North America (iOS & Android)
“Audubon is the only one of these apps to exclusively use photos for illustrations. They’re nice and work pretty well. But I don’t particularly like the interface (the design and, especially, slow response). The biggest …
Warbler Guide App (iOS & Android)
Breakthrough features from The Warbler Guide book that are included in the app: Unique new app-only features: Tom Stephenson’s articles and photos have appeared in Birding and Bird Watcher’s Digest, at Surf-birds.com, and in the …
Merlin Bird ID (iOS & Android)
“My takeaway: Merlin Photo ID is helpful in identifying birds—or at least narrowing down possibilities—as long as you have a clear, well-lit, not-too-busy, decently close-up photo to give it. It isn’t a prodigy just yet, but …
Birds of Peru (iOS App)
“Why buy the app if you already own the book? The number one reason is the inclusion of songs for 1510 Peruvian birds. These recordings are a treasure trove for birders. The plates and maps …
The Sibley eGuide to the Birds of North America (iOS & Android App)
“The Sibley eGuide is a faithful translation of the acclaimed field guide. I would recommend this app to anyone who normally carries their Sibley with them while birding, or more experienced birders who would like …
California Reptiles by Thomas Benner (iOS App)
“A full-featured field guide app to the reptiles of California for only $3.99? It sounds too good to be true… unfortunately, it is not. This app relies on Internet content and falls far short of its …
California Rattlesnakes by Don Becker (iOS & Android App)
“This electronic field guide covers all the rattlesnakes of California. The high quality photos document the variability of each rattlesnake species and subspecies. This app field guide is useful to the general public, providing quick …
Southern California Reptiles and Amphibians by Donald Becker (iOS & Android App)
“One of the most thorough regional field guide apps currently available. The many high quality photos document the variability of each species and subspecies for every reptile and amphibian in southern California. The frog and …
BirdsEye – Global Bird Finding Guide (iOS & Android App)
“A landmark in birding.” “Best invention for birding since binoculars” (Kenn Kaufman, author of the famed Kaufman Field Guides to Birds of North America) BirdsEye is a unique and powerful tool that helps you discover …