Audubon Birds of California User Reviews

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Audubon California Birds

Unable to sign in persistent server error

App Needs an Update

Each time I try to sign-in with my email address, Audubon’s servers have an error. I’ve tried 3 different devices and at several different times; There must be something wrong with the app internally. It’s really a shame because I think an exclusively Californian bird app is a brilliant idea! I was so excited when I found it on the App Store! Since I have yet to actually use it, I don’t feel comfortable rating it. I’ll give 2 stars for now until the issue is fixed.
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Audubon Bird Guide California

Does not work on iPhone 12 / iOS 14.8. I type in my email address and get the error message "Unexpected server error. Please try again." Can't get past this, several days in a row.

Wonderful Local Bird Sighting and Identification Reference

I have used this app for a number of years now, but after a recent move to a new area I have enjoyed being able to use maps to look up where observations of the different birds have been made. I can look up observations made in my town, and can narrow that to regions within my town. Using this feature, I have confidently identified many of my observations. This summer I plan to utilize this app when I take vacation, so I can more enjoy the local birds. All in all, a great reference guide at my fingertips.
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Clunky

All of the photos are clear, but occasionally - just often enough to be confusing - the caption seems at odds with the photo's subject. A bird that is obviously a juvenile - with juvenile feathers and coloring may be labeled "adult male" Categories are equally elastic, with questionable nearly identical photos appearing side by side for two different species. This is most pronounced in areas one wishes a definitive answer, such as "Which hummingbird (or woodpecker) am I looking at ?"

It's a cute app, perhaps suitable for a child - but not for serious birders.
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This app gives me serotonin

This auto downloaded on my phone and i love it. 10/10 barn swallows. Vary cool. The first time I’ve been happy all week. I will support the national Audubon society until i die.

Nice app!

Beautiful photo’s. The sounds are great too!

Good bird app.

Only down side is that many vocals are not from California subjects and this is the California version that I’m using.

Wow! Fantastic app!

Just got into bird watching and this app is exactly what I was hoping for.

Unexpected server error pleas try again later

This error has been going on for three days now! Audubon loaded fine, not Cailifornia Audubon! Help

My favorite birding reference

The information in the app is easy to access and understand. I’ve had this app for a while and it has definitely improved over the years. The audio samples are particularly useful. Thank you for providing the public with a fun, educational tool to learn about birds.

Rational Animal Loves It!

I’m a new fan - excellent resource! I love the easy search and thorough info. Thanks!

Fun exploring with the kids

My son and I love listening to and identifying our neighborhood birds by listening to the bird calls on this app. Our favorite is the Western Screech Owl.

My favorite bird app!

This along with Merlin are my go to apps

Amazing!

I am about a month into my first backyard bird feeder, San Francisco. Combining search descriptions I’d figured out the main 2 or 3 I see, but this is VERY easy to use with Range, behavior, etc to check my guesses.

Great resource

Excellent resource and education how to help local birds to survive

App review

Great app. Easy to use and easy to navigate around in. Good way to learn about birds!

Love it

I love this app and have learned so much in terms of bird identification. The map is great. Easy to use app and photos are wonderful.

Use of personal info

I downloaded this and was eager to use it until I saw that I had to submit personal information or sign in with Facebook. As far as I’m concerned they don’t need my email address and refuse to use Facebook for privacy reasons. Both options are complete nonstarters.

Audubon Birds,

Improved over previous versions,