Leave a Review iBird Yard+ Guide to Birds
The good and the bad
As a blatant amateur I do like the program but have two problems with it. In order to go back and find a list of the birds I've seen I have to mark every identified bird as a favorite. I would like a tab for "my record of birds". Also, I have not yet been able to have a bird name come up by what I have entered in the search. When I see a bird I do not know I can't say where it's common home is, etc. But, the rest of the app is amazing, the photos and information most helpful.Show lessMariannefle
This app keeps getting better!
The developers just added nearly 100 birds to this app-I was really happy to see the Red-tailed Hawk was added, as were a number of shorebirds.
I can't say enough good things about the sounds, most birds have multiple recordings now so you can hear both songs and calls. I'd buy this app for the sounds alone.
I found the manual easy to understand and navigate, and a great addition.
I have several good field guides, and they're all collecting dust thanks to this app. I am amazed at the wealth of information available for each bird, and I'd recommend this app to anybody.
Hands down this is my favorite app, I love the photos, illustrations, facts, sounds, notes and favorites, and everything else.Show lessCTsurfgirl
Impressive app needing only small improvements here and there
iBird Backyard is a truly interactive identification guide: The combination of visuals (illustrations + photos), sounds, and links to similar species make this app incredibly useful in both the field and the armchair. However, it does have some shortcomings, but minor ones which I hope would be fixed in future versions: * Sluggish searching * Quite a few typos * Somewhat confusing navigation between lists of similar species (need a clearer way to denote clickable vs. non-clickable list items) * Frequent crashes (perhaps memory management issues?) Overall, I'm looking forward to using the extended iBird Plus version of the app -- although I wonder if it will also have the same issues as the ones here. In any case, the iBird app(s) should set the standard for identification guides on the iPhone: it'd be great if and when other nature guides follow suit.Show lesssairuh-iTunes
Love at first flight
A very impressive app - has both illustrations, photos and sounds plus a very impressive search engine. Essentially a field guide that teaches you the analytic process an advanced birder uses to identify a species. We have about 12 bird feeders so this low cost backyard version seemed ideal.
What surprised me was how easy it is to understand who these little fellows and gals are - there is an amazing amount of information about each bird which helped me appreaciate these children of nature.
And the bird calls actually attracted Goldfinches to our yard! For sure a worthy investment.Show lessOvenbird
It's about time!
This is a wonderful application for identifying the birds in your backyard. Each bird not only has beautiful hand drawn illustrations and extensive ID information but in many cases photos as well songs and several plumage varieties. The search feature is just plain awesome and easy to use. And, the best part is that unlike my heavy field guide, it’s always with me so I can quickly identify that unknown bird that visits my feeders. I just got the new update and am really impressed with the new additions. Tons of new photos and if I need further ID information I can now go to flickr for even more photos and while I rarely had a crash with this program now it seems to be crash free wtih this new update. I am exctied to also be able to check my favorite birds! I recommend this download 100%, you won’t be disappointed.Show lessJaneybug55
Amazing Program - Outstanding Support!!!
I was as impressed by the customer support as I was by the program! Mitchell Waite, the APPs developer, patiently worked off and on with this "not very high tech Grammy" for two days. When she still couldn't "get it," Mr. Waite graciously sent her another program to use. It turned out that the program was not at fault at all! My husband finally got it working. The problem was answered in the FACs (if Grammy had just understood it all better). The problem was just a quirk in the way the volume needs to be raised high enough to hear sounds. Now I can get back to my bird watching and teaching my grandchildren. I have a whole new generation of bird lovers to raise. Thank you again Mitch!Show lessTexas Grammy Bird Watcher
Elegant resource and easy to use.
This is truly a valuable program for anyone interested in identifying and learning more about birds. The depth of information is vast and interesting. Having the option of identifying the bird sounds opens up a new arena for identifying and understanding which birds are in the area. With the portability of the iPhone, this program provides access to information easy and fun. The illustrations are detailed and beautiful.Show lessJoel Symmes
Please don't harass birds with this App
Using recorded calls to attract birds is a form of harassment. The effect of these small disturbances may be negligible when they are isolated events, but with more people having access to these recordings, the accumulative effect can be quite harmful, especially around nesting or roosting birds. They distract the birds from the necessities of survival, such as feeding, avioding predators, and resting. Beyond that, I think this app has great potential. But use your ear buds for matching songs & calls.Show lessB-wing
Very stable and useful application
I have been using this application since the day it was released, and while I can't wait for the PLUS version, I am just truly impressed with the stability and usability of this application... without even any updates! Full of very good pictures, sounds (Which are actually quite loud!!), and descriptions, this is a great “birding” companion. Again, can't WAIT for the PLUS version, but this application will happily hold me over! Thank you for such a great application!Show lessn1sni
iBird Explorer Backyard
Very nice program. The pictures are good as are the bird calls, decriptions, and related information. I like that the listings can be regionalized. We spend lots of time in Texas, Ohio, Oregon, and North Carolina. The program allows you to search birds found in the general geographic region - a real plus. I do, however, look forward to the next step: all birds native to North America. We really would enjoy the addition of raptors, shore birds, etc.Show lesscarsonmiller
