# eBird Alert! — Find Nearby Rare Birds

> Find nearby rare bird sightings submitted by birders to a global database. (iPhone/iPad app by Colin Rafferty.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ebird-alert/id6745479305 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Colin Rafferty](https://appshunter.io/developer/1809866831)
- Category: Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.2 · 12 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-05-09
- Data updated: 2026-07-27
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ebird-alert/id6745479305/reviews.md

## What is eBird Alert!?

eBird Alert! shows rare bird sightings in your area, found from the checklists your fellow birders have submitted to eBird -- a global online database of bird records used by hundreds of thousands of birders around the world.

Features
- Select how nearby and how recent the sightings can be.
- Select which nearby county in which to find birds.
- See rarities or all local birds.
- Open a sighting location in Apple or Google Maps.
- See all sighting comments for a particular location.
- Get identification details and photos to help you spot the bird,.
- If you spot it, add it to your checklist in the eBird app.

Privacy
- eBird Alert! requires your location to find nearby birds. It will never upload your location, or any other data, to any server.

## Key features

- View rare and local bird sightings
- Customize sighting proximity and recency
- Select specific nearby counties
- Open sighting locations in maps
- Access identification details and photos
- Add sightings to eBird checklists

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ebird-alert/id6745479305/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great app

*2025-08-03*

Simple and effective!

## Frequently asked questions about eBird Alert!

### What is eBird Alert!?

eBird Alert! displays rare bird sightings in your area, sourced from checklists submitted by birders to eBird, a global online database of bird records. It helps you find and identify birds nearby.

### How does eBird Alert! use my location?

eBird Alert! requires your location to find nearby birds. Your location data is not uploaded to any server and is used solely for the purpose of identifying local bird sightings.

### Can I see all local birds or just rarities with eBird Alert!?

Yes, you can choose to see either only rarities or all local birds within your selected area. This allows for flexible bird discovery based on your interests.

### Does eBird Alert! offer identification help?

Yes, the app provides identification details and photos for birds. This feature assists users in spotting and correctly identifying the birds they encounter.

### Can I add my sightings to eBird using this app?

If you spot a bird, you can add it to your checklist directly within the eBird app. eBird Alert! facilitates the discovery process, and eBird manages the checklist submission.

### What devices support eBird Alert!?

eBird Alert! is available for iPhone and iPad devices. It is designed to be used on Apple's mobile and tablet platforms.

### How often is eBird Alert! updated?

The latest version of eBird Alert! is 2.5, and it was last updated on April 17, 2026. This indicates a recent update for the application.

### What is the age rating for eBird Alert!?

eBird Alert! has an age rating of 4+. This means it is considered suitable for children aged 4 and older.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0 — 2026-07-26

- Regions are now much faster.
- Connections to ebird are more stable.

### 2.6 — 2026-07-02

Bugs are a fact of life. No program is bug-free, but this change may have reduced the number.

### 2.5 — 2026-04-17

- Links to Hotspots now link to eBird.org.
- Search by County has better county borders.

### 2.4 — 2026-02-26

- You can now sort by family name.
- Improved checklist screen.

### 2.3 — 2026-02-01

- Now have a search bar to find birds on the screen
- Change range and history from the bird screen
- Improved county selection

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## More apps by Colin Rafferty

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All apps by Colin Rafferty: https://appshunter.io/developer/1809866831

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-27.*