# BirdWatching

> North American birding magazine with articles, photos, ID tips, and birding news. (iPhone/iPad app by Madavor Media.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birdwatching/id694652606 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Madavor Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/526058960)
- Category: Lifestyle, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.67/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.2 · 46 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2013-09-13
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birdwatching/id694652606/reviews.md

## What is BirdWatching?

For over a quarter-century, BirdWatching has been North America's premier magazine about wild birds and birding. Regardless of whether you watch birds in your backyard or far afield, you'll find information that will increase your enjoyment, help you connect with other birders, and make you a better birdwatcher. 

Each issue contains beautifully illustrated feature articles that describe how to attract, find, identify, and enjoy birds, plus the following: 

Superb photographs of birds: 
* Page after page of big, colorful photos of birds taken by talented professional photographers 
* Six pages of reader-submitted photographs, including the winner of our regular Photo of the Week contest
* A regular gallery of photos of recent rare-bird sightings 

ID tips from the best in the business: 
* Kenn Kaufman, creator of the respected Kaufman field guides 
* David Sibley, author of the bestselling Sibley Guide to Birds 

Entertaining, informative columns: 
* Julie Craves answers readers' questions about birds 
* Pete Dunne writes about birds, birders, and birdwatching 
* Laura Erickson gives practical tips for attracting birds
* Eldon Greij explains how birds can do the amazing things they do 

Important news about birds: 
* Information about birds of conservation concern from American Bird Conservancy 
* Profiles of birds migrating now, from the team leaders of eBird 
* Seven pages of bird news, plus info about festivals and events, new books, backyard products, and birds to watch for 

Details about where you can find birds: 
* Maps, directions, bird lists, and tips for four easy-to-get-to places to find birds, with descriptions written by local birders

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This is a free app download. Within the app users can purchase the current issue and back issues.
Subscriptions are also available within the application. A subscription will start from the latest issue.
 
Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal, as stated above, within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period.
 
If a subscription offers a free trial, at the end of the trial period, you will be charged the full price of the subscription. You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription settings on your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged.
 
Users can register for/ login to an account in-app. This will protect their issues in the case of a lost device and allow browsing of purchases on multiple platforms. 
 
We recommend loading the app for the first time in a wi-fi area so that all issue data is retrieved.
If your app will not load past the splash page after a first install or an update, please delete and reinstall the app from the App Store
 
Help and frequently asked questions can be accessed via the Options menu in-app or via the App Support link.
 
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You can find our Privacy Policy here and Terms of Use here:
https://www.madavor.com/privacy-policy
You can find our Terms and Conditions on the same page, here:
https://www.madavor.com/privacy-policy

## Key features

- Illustrated feature articles
- Superb bird photographs
- Expert bird identification tips
- Entertaining and informative columns
- Bird conservation news
- Birding location guides

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BirdWatching Mag | $27.99 | per year |
| BirdWatching Mag | $5.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mar/Apr 2014 | $5.99 | one-time |
| May/June 2014 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Sept/Oct 2014 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Mar/Apr 2015 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Mar/Apr 2016 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Nov/Dec 2016 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Sept/Oct 2017 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Nov/Dec 2017 | $5.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birdwatching/id694652606/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great magazine

*2020-10-27, version 13.2*

Interesting and meaningful articles. Great photos and useful ID tips.

### 1/5 — Does not work

*2020-06-26, version 13.2*

This app was recently changed, and I lost all of my back issues.

### 5/5 — Great magazine. Great app

*2015-09-28, version 5.13*

Really good magazine. I learn A lot from every issue. Beautiful pictures, lots of hints on how to find birds what to look for as a beginner.  This is really help me to learn more. 
The app is really good as well. You can cut pieces out and take photos and it's got lots of links to go look at other things on the Internet besides just what's in the magazine itself very useful

## Frequently asked questions about BirdWatching

### What content does BirdWatching magazine offer?

BirdWatching magazine provides illustrated articles on attracting, finding, identifying, and enjoying birds. It also features superb photographs, expert identification tips from renowned birders, and informative columns on bird behavior and conservation.

### How can I purchase issues of BirdWatching?

You can purchase the current issue and back issues directly within the BirdWatching app. Subscriptions are also available, which will begin with the latest issue published.

### What are the subscription options for BirdWatching?

BirdWatching offers subscription plans including a monthly option for $5.99 and an annual option for $27.99. These subscriptions automatically renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends.

### How do I manage my BirdWatching subscription?

Your subscription is managed through your iTunes account. You can cancel your subscription at any time by going to your iTunes account settings. Auto-renewal can be turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period.

### Can I use BirdWatching on multiple devices?

Yes, users can register for or log in to an account within the app. This allows you to protect your purchased issues and browse them on multiple platforms if you lose your device.

### What is the recommended way to initially load the BirdWatching app?

It is recommended to load the BirdWatching app for the first time in a Wi-Fi area. This ensures that all necessary issue data is retrieved smoothly.

### What should I do if the BirdWatching app won't load past the splash page?

If the app does not load past the splash page after installation or an update, please try deleting and reinstalling the application. This often resolves loading issues.

### Is BirdWatching suitable for younger audiences?

BirdWatching has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. The content focuses on nature and bird identification, which can be educational and engaging for younger audiences.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 7.2.2 — 2023-04-15

New and improved app homepage
New subscription page
My Account controls
Numerous bug fixes and improvements

We're here to help! Please contact appsupport@emagazines.com with any questions or feedback.

### 13.5.3 — 2021-06-17

New and improved app homepage
Numerous bug fixes and improvements

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