# My Shorebird Watcher — Get started with Shorebirds

> Educational tool for identifying and studying shorebirds on the Queensland coast. (iPhone/iPad app by Robert Bush.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-shorebird-watcher/id1473193047 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Robert Bush](https://appshunter.io/developer/1139114638)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 36 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-08-27
- Data updated: 2026-07-19
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-shorebird-watcher/id1473193047/reviews.md

## What is My Shorebird Watcher?

The App is designed for 7 to 14 year olds but older young people and adults, parents and teachers will find it a good starting tool for watching shorebirds. It is specially designed for studying birds along the Queensland Coastline.

Take this app with you when you go to the seashore

Shorebirds are birds that depend upon the shore for food and to rest. For some birds the shore is also the place where they nest and raise their chicks.

The Shoreline is between the sea and the land. It is the beaches, the rocks, the mangroves and river mouths along our coast. It is also the land close to the sea like sand dunes, mudflats, saltpans and wetlands, scrub and grassy fields close by. 

Three groups of birds live in this habitat:

•	Shorebirds (also called waders) that feed along the tide line and on the mudflats and rest nearby when the tide is high
•	Seabirds that feed out at sea and rest along the shore 
•	Waterbirds that sometimes visit the shore to feed and rest

You can do three things:

•	Do a habitat scan of the place you visit to investigate if its in good condition for Shorebirds.
•	Identify and list the birds you see
•	Record Bird Behaviour by observing what birds are doing

You can make your own Field Trip Report, then email it and print it.

Photos of many of the birds that use the shoreline are in this App. To identify other birds you will need to use an Australian Field Guide.

You can use this App on school and family field trips. You can collect information here for your school projects.

## Key features

- Habitat scanning for shorebird suitability
- Bird identification and listing
- Record bird behavior
- Generate and email field trip reports
- Includes photos of many shoreline birds

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-shorebird-watcher/id1473193047/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2019-09-24*

Family friendly, easy to use and very informative. Great for citizen science.

## Frequently asked questions about My Shorebird Watcher

### What is My Shorebird Watcher used for?

My Shorebird Watcher is an educational tool designed to help users identify and learn about shorebirds found along the Queensland coastline. It assists with habitat scanning, bird identification, and recording bird behavior for educational purposes.

### Who is My Shorebird Watcher for?

The app is primarily designed for 7 to 14 year olds, but it is also a valuable resource for older young people, adults, parents, and teachers interested in studying birds.

### Can I identify any bird with My Shorebird Watcher?

The app includes photos of many birds that use the shoreline. For identifying birds not featured in the app, you will need to use an Australian Field Guide.

### Does My Shorebird Watcher work offline?

The provided data does not specify offline functionality. However, its focus on field trips suggests it may be designed for use in areas with limited connectivity.

### What kind of reports can I create with My Shorebird Watcher?

You can create your own Field Trip Report within the app, which allows you to document your observations. This report can then be emailed and printed.

### Is My Shorebird Watcher available on Android devices?

The app is listed as supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. Information regarding Android compatibility is not provided in the current data.

### How often is My Shorebird Watcher updated?

The app was last updated on August 27, 2019, with version 1.0. There is no information available on the frequency of future updates.

### Does My Shorebird Watcher have ads?

No, My Shorebird Watcher does not contain advertisements. The application is free to use without any ad interruptions.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2019-08-27

No release notes.

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