# Bird Journal > Digital journal for recording, exploring, and sharing bird and wildlife observations. (iPhone/iPad app by Bluebird Technology Limited.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bird-journal/id456599754 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Bluebird Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/456599757) - Category: Lifestyle - Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $39.99) - Rating: 3.00/5 from 16 App Store ratings · 51 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 16.0 · 93 MB - Released: 2014-10-17 - Data updated: 2026-09-16 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bird-journal/id456599754/reviews.md ## What is Bird Journal? Bird Journal is the best way to record, explore and share your bird & wildlife observations and experiences. It has thousands of users across the world, and now brings its full power to iPhone and iPad in one beautifully native app. Start keeping a record of your bird & wildlife observations now with a free account. RECORD ANYTHING Enter bird & wildlife observations, photos, habitat and more with customisable data entry. Bird Journal's growing library contains hundreds of checklists and taxonomies, with over 100,000 species and subspecies worldwide. EXPLORE YOUR RECORDS Enjoy looking back through your data with beautiful entry reports, species lists, graphs*, maps*, reports* & a redesigned photo gallery. Search instantly by date, species, location & more. POWERFUL TOOLS, NOW ON MOBILE Import and export your records, replace species across your data, and build your own custom checklists, taxonomies and synonym packs — all for the first time on your phone or tablet. SHARE YOUR RECORDS Export, print and share records, species lists and photos straight to friends and other apps. eBird and BirdTrack systems are fully supported, so you can conveniently contribute to conservation efforts. ACCESS ANYWHERE Access and enter your records on any supported device or computer. Data is stored on each device, meaning you always have access even when on the move, in the field or abroad. REMEMBER FOREVER Never lose your data. Everything added to Bird Journal is safely and securely stored in Bird Journal's cloud. If you lose your device or your computer malfunctions, simply sign back in to your account to carry on from where you left off. BRING YOUR DATA Get started quickly by importing existing records from any other system or app. eBird, BirdTrack & Wildlife Recorder records can be imported directly. * Requires an upgrade to a Bird Journal Premium account. ## Key features - Record observations with custom data entry - Explore records with reports, graphs, and maps - Share records and contribute to conservation - Access data on any device - Secure cloud storage for data - Import existing records from other apps ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | One Year Premium Subscription | $34.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 51) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bird-journal/id456599754/reviews.md ### 4/5 — A great app to record birds sightings in the field! *2026-06-30* The website that this app is linked to has been great for me to record my birding observations. Unlike ebird, it does not require one to enter any data other than the bird names, which makes it quick and efficient for me in the field. It allows you to use different bird taxonomy lists (like IOC, Clements, and others rather than Clements alone which I find very conservative. It will soon add Avilist as well. The app used to lag in features compared to the website, but in the recently released version it now has almost all the features from the website and the search features are much improved. Some disadvantages are the significant lag of publishing updated taxonomies (up to a year!) and of course, that this app is not free. ### 1/5 — Big Countries Crash App *2024-05-11* Any time I go for Brazil or USA it always crashes ### 5/5 — Amazing *2024-01-20* It is a good app ### 4/5 — Needs updating *2023-08-31, version 5.1.168* App not matching birds for uk. Cannot add recent sightings of Boobys etc. when will it be updated to current species naming conventions and sightings. ### 1/5 — Used to be a slick app but no longer supported *2023-06-02* I used to love this app but it no longer runs reliably on iOS for several years with zero support. Taxonomic updates takes years as well, but I guess that doesn’t matter cause you cannot use this part of the program. Save yourself a yearly $40 subscription for nothing. ### 3/5 — Website is great; app is limited *2022-05-30* Entering and viewing sightings is excellent on the website version of this tool. But the iOS app lacks so many features that it’s almost useless. Examples: 1) Cannot filter species by name or family. If you have a long list of species, you have to painfully scroll down. The filters are limited to date and location—if I knew those I wouldn’t need to look up species. 2) Species page doesn’t list sightings. It just shows first and last dates. 3) Entries list has no way to jump down to an early date. If you have lots of entries it’s tedious to scroll toward bottom. 4) New locations cannot be given a latitude/longitude. I might understand if you couldn’t select from a map like on the website, but you cannot even enter coordinates manually. I’ll stick with the website for most uses unless/until the app is improved. ### 4/5 — Good App but Has it’s Limitations *2021-12-04, version 5.1.168* I recently saw a pair of Common Mergansers in the UK but the app didn’t give me the option to add the species from its list; instead I had to say I saw 2 Red-Headed Mergansers - the list of species needs updating. I’d also like to share information with groups of friends to see which species of birds we have all spotted. It’ll be useful for information gathering for various Bird Watching groups. ### 1/5 — Poor design *2020-08-22, version 5.1.115* Unable to auto-populate location or weather which even the most basic of free general journaling apps are providing. Seriously! You are marketing your app for nature observations! Totally avoid. ### 1/5 — Really Basic Inadequate Functionality *2020-03-19, version 5.1.115* You can’t even enter a geo location for an observation! A wildlife recording app where no longitude/latitude is a complete joke. Weather is nothing more than a free text notes field. Can’t add photos, no map. Very very basic and useless if you actually want to record useful details beyond species (with a few free text fields associated). Not really a wildlife app, bit of a waste of time. Also, you can only record species that are included in validation lists. So forget insects, amphibians in most of the world, etc. Also, orientation of some forms in iPad does not change to reflect the orientation of the device. MS Excel is far more powerful. Frustrating thing is it would be trivial development work to turn it into something useful. ### 5/5 — Awesome but... *2020-02-08* Love it but I wish I could attach photos on the app. I can on the web based version on the computer, but it sound be most helpful to do it live in the field. ## Frequently asked questions about Bird Journal ### What is Bird Journal? Bird Journal is an application designed for users to record, explore, and share their bird and wildlife observations. It allows for detailed data entry, including photos and habitat information, and provides tools for analyzing and exporting your records. The app aims to be a comprehensive tool for nature enthusiasts. ### What are the key features of Bird Journal? Key features include the ability to record any observation with customizable data entry, access to a vast global species library, and tools to explore your records through reports, graphs, and maps. You can also share your records, contribute to conservation efforts, and access your data across multiple devices. ### Is Bird Journal free to use? Bird Journal offers a free account to start recording your observations. However, certain advanced features like graphs, maps, and detailed reports require an upgrade to a Bird Journal Premium account. Some functionalities also require the free desktop version. ### What devices is Bird Journal compatible with? The app is designed to work on a variety of devices, allowing you to access and enter your records on any supported device or computer. Your data is stored securely in the cloud, ensuring you can access it even if you lose your device or computer. ### Can I import my existing birding data into Bird Journal? Yes, you can get started quickly by importing existing records from other systems or apps. Bird Journal directly supports importing records from eBird, BirdTrack, and Wildlife Recorder, making it easy to consolidate your past observations. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 5.27.73 — 2026-09-12 Bird Journal now does its work several times faster. Searching for a species, opening a list and building a report are all quicker — most noticeable with a large checklist or a world taxonomy. Also in this release: • Species search now says what it was searching within, so it's clear where to widen it. • Scrolling the species list no longer records a species by accident. • Graphs with long labels now read properly on a phone. • Fixed a rare crash, and a report list that could stop loading more rows. ### 5.27.49 — 2026-09-08 • Your main screens — Summary, Entries, Gallery, Species and Locations — now sit in a bar along the bottom, always one tap away • Changes to an observation apply as you make them, and deleting one really deletes it • More accurate geotagging, and your own locations now come first in Nearby • Fixes to filters, species browsing and list counts ### 5.27.22 — 2026-08-16 Bird Journal for iPhone and iPad has been rebuilt from the ground up, bringing you the full power of our web and desktop apps in one beautifully native experience: • The complete app — your entries, species and locations now sit alongside reports, graphs, maps and a redesigned photo gallery, all adapting gracefully to your screen • Powerful tools, now on mobile — import and export your records, replace species, and build your own custom checklists, taxonomies and synonym packs, all for the first time on a phone or tablet • Share your photos straight to friends and other apps • Still quick to record, with a streamlined, touch-friendly way to add and edit your observations • Perfectly in sync across your phone, tablet, computer and the web ### 5.27.19 — 2026-08-14 Bird Journal for iPhone and iPad has been rebuilt from the ground up, bringing you the full power of our web and desktop apps in one beautifully native experience: • The complete app — your entries, species and locations now sit alongside reports, graphs, maps and a redesigned photo gallery, all adapting gracefully to your screen • Powerful tools, now on mobile — import and export your records, replace species, and build your own custom checklists, taxonomies and synonym packs, all for the first time on a phone or tablet • Share your photos straight to friends and other apps • Still quick to record, with a streamlined, touch-friendly way to add and edit your observations • Perfectly in sync across your phone, tablet, computer and the web ### 5.27.3 — 2026-08-01 Bird Journal for iPhone and iPad has been rebuilt from the ground up, bringing you the full power of our web and desktop apps in one beautifully native experience: • The complete app — your entries, species and locations now sit alongside reports, graphs, maps and a redesigned photo gallery, all adapting gracefully to your screen • Powerful tools, now on mobile — import and export your records, replace species, and build your own custom checklists, taxonomies and synonym packs, all for the first time on a phone or tablet • Share your photos straight to friends and other apps • Still quick to record, with a streamlined, touch-friendly way to add and edit your observations • Perfectly in sync across your phone, tablet, computer and the web ## Apps similar to Bird Journal | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Tractive GPS for Dogs and Cats](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tractive-gps-for-dogs-and-cats/id921588809) | 4.7 (44,567) | Free | Lifestyle | | [Bird lover feeder](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bird-lover-feeder/id1631767646) | 2.2 (300) | Free | Lifestyle | | [Countdown ‎](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id424216726) | 3.8 (11,411) | Free | Lifestyle | | [kntd:discover - Ravelry Aide](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kntddiscover-ravelry-aide/id1572271760) | 4.8 (5,153) | Free | Lifestyle | | [Daylio Journal - Mood Tracker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daylio-journal-mood-tracker/id1194023242) | 4.8 (61,519) | Free | Lifestyle | | [ClockPhone big digital clocks](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clockphone-big-digital-clocks/id1481958680) | 4.6 (28,947) | Free | Lifestyle | ## Related topics [birding journal](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/birding-journal) · [birding journals](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/birding-journals) · [leafwing nature journal](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/leafwing-nature-journal) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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