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  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 6, 2020
  • March 31, 2026

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This app enables users to gather detailed wildlife monitoring data for citizen science and research projects. It offers a user-friendly, paperless system for recording observations in real-time, even offline, and syncs data to a central portal.

Instant data submission from the field
Paperless point count surveys
Support for multi-stop surveys
Record precise bird locations
Offline data collection
Automatic eBird account sync
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What's New in NatureCounts

7.1.3

March 31, 2026

7.1.3 - User experience improvements - Minor bug fixes

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User reviews

Science made easy!

The NatureCounts app has been an absolute game-changer and blessing for community science projects focused on bird conservation! It’s so easy to use, intuitive, comprehensive, and reliable! I love using it for my Atlas checklists and appreciate the prompts for breeding windows and how it can track my distance and location accurately.
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Great app! So easy to use!

This app is fantastic for collecting observations of birds and participating in citizen science! I use the app to conduct different bird surveys for the Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas and the app interface is super user-friendly. The app allows you to easily pin species locations on a map, conduct point counts while seeing distance bands over satellite imagery, search species, and it evens flags records when you enter an unusual breeding code. Such a great alternative to using hand-written datasheets!
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Great App for atlassing!

The NatureCounts App is well designed and makes submitting data to the Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas (2021-2015) so much easier and faster. If you tried it in 2021 and ran into issues, try it again because it has improved so much it’s a new App! I really love the integrated caution alerts that pops up to remind us about breeding safe dates, and pop up notes regarding particular breeding evidence for certain bird species. I also love that we can edit our track right on the App and see the atlas square border clearly. If you’re contributing to a Breeding Bird Atlas, I highly recommend using this tool!
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Great improvements

App is running so much better with the new updates. Going through the checklist is much easier and I’m no longer encountering issues that were there in the past. It has made contributing to atlas’s much easier.

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FAQ

What is NatureCounts used for?

NatureCounts is used to collect high-quality wildlife monitoring data for research and citizen science projects, such as bird atlases and owl surveys. The data directly supports conservation efforts.

Is NatureCounts free to use?

Yes, NatureCounts is completely free to download and use. Participants only need a free account to begin contributing to available projects.

Can I use NatureCounts without an internet connection?

Yes, NatureCounts supports offline data collection. You can record observations in areas with poor connection and sync them later when you have internet access.

Does NatureCounts have ads?

No, NatureCounts does not contain advertisements. It is a free application developed by Birds Canada.

What devices is NatureCounts available on?

NatureCounts is available on iPhones and iPods. It is designed for iOS devices.

How often is NatureCounts updated?

The latest version of NatureCounts is 7.1.2, last updated on February 4, 2026. Updates are released periodically to improve functionality and add features.

What age rating is NatureCounts?

NatureCounts has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for children and adults alike.

How does NatureCounts help with learning?

NatureCounts supports learning by allowing users to actively participate in scientific data collection. This hands-on experience with wildlife monitoring can foster an understanding of ecological research and conservation.