ObsIdentify vs NatureNow

Recognize nature in one click! Take a photo in Europe or the Dutch Caribbean and find out which species it is. Collect all your wildlife observations in the app. You'll be rewarded with tips to find new species, earn badges, and be invited to join challenges. Create groups with colleagues, family or friends, to share your stunning nature observations. Your observations, and those of others, contribute to biological research and knowledge about nature. Every observation counts! ObsIdentify only recognizes wild animals, plants and mushrooms in Europe and the Dutch Caribbean. Please do not use the app for selfies, people, pets, house or garden plants. The image recognition in ObsIdentify is made possible by millions of observations from thousands of users of Waarneming.nl, Waarnemingen.be and Observation.org. ObsIdentify is a product of the Observation International Foundation, in collaboration with Naturalis Biodiversity Center (The Netherlands) and Natuurpunt (Belgium).

NatureNow helps you notice the living world around you — one short lesson at a time. Learn about birds, insects, trees, wildflowers, mushrooms, clouds, animal tracks, and seasonal changes. Each lesson is designed to be quick, practical, and easy to use during a walk, in a garden, at a park, or even from your window. Instead of long encyclopedia articles, NatureNow gives you small daily discoveries: why birds sing at dawn, what high clouds can reveal about changing weather, how to recognize signs of hedgehogs at night, why wildflowers attract pollinators, and what animal tracks can tell you after rain. Every lesson includes a short explanation and a simple outdoor task, helping you turn everyday moments into real nature observations. [What you can learn] • Common birds and their behaviour • Trees, leaves, flowers, and seasonal plant changes • Insects, pollinators, and small wildlife • Clouds, weather signs, and sky observation • Mushrooms and safe observation habits • Animal tracks, signs, and traces • Nature events that change through the year [Bite-sized nature lessons] Each lesson is short enough to read in a few minutes, but practical enough to use outside. Learn one idea, then try one simple observation. You do not need to be an expert. NatureNow is made for beginners, families, walkers, gardeners, bird lovers, and anyone who wants to understand nature better. [Seasonal and local] Nature changes through spring, summer, autumn, and winter. NatureNow focuses on what is relevant now: flowers in bloom, birds in migration, mushrooms after rain, winter tracks, summer insects, and changing skies. The app helps you build a habit of noticing nature where you are, using simple lessons tied to seasons, habitats, and everyday outdoor moments. [Outdoor lessons] Many lessons include a small field activity: • Listen for different bird songs • Watch flowers for insect visitors • Compare clouds during the day • Look for animal tracks after rain • Observe leaf shapes on nearby trees • Notice signs of wildlife in parks and gardens These tasks are simple, safe, and designed to help you build the habit of observing nature. [Track your progress] Build your nature streak, complete seasonal collections, save lessons, and grow your knowledge across topics such as Birds, Trees, Insects, Clouds, Mushrooms, and Animal Tracks. NatureNow is not just about reading facts. It is about learning to notice what is happening around you today. Start with one lesson. Step outside. See what you can discover.