BirdTrack vs The Hide Guide

Want an easy way to record the birds you see, and keep track of what you have seen? The BirdTrack app makes recording your sightings easy and your birdwatching more rewarding; plus your sightings support research and conservation at the local, national and global scale. Whether you want to record single sightings of those special birds or make a list of all the birds you see whilst birdwatching on a local patch you can do both from the palm of your hand. This free app links directly to your BirdTrack account on the web and acts as your digital notebook, enabling you to quickly and easily record the information you want for the birds (and some other wildlife groups) you see. With our app, you can: • Select the species you saw from an illustrated checklist of the most likely species based on BirdTrack data for your location and the time of year. • Offline mapping and observation recording, enabling use in places with no data connection. • Keep records of birds seen anywhere in the world. • See suggestions of local birdwatching places; add records for these popular places to help monitor their bird populations. • Add sightings for some other taxa groups, including amphibians, butterflies, dragonflies, mammals, orchids, and reptiles. (UK only). • View and edit previous sightings directly on your device. • View a map of recent sightings made by the BirdTrack community. • Keep track of your year and life lists, plus see lists of ‘target’ species seen by other BirdTrack users. • Option to share your sightings via social media. • Add optional information to your sightings, including breeding evidence, plumage details, and sensitive record settings to control the visibility of your records. • Sightings are seamlessly synchronised with your BirdTrack account, so you can see all your observations whether you are viewing via your device or via the website. Developed by the British Trust for Ornithology, on behalf of the BirdTrack partnership.

The Hide Guide is your essential companion for exploring wildlife reserves across the UK and Ireland. Whether you're a seasoned birder or a curious nature lover, The Hide Guide helps you discover reserves, plan visits, and track your sightings. EXPLORE THE MAP Browse thousands of nature reserves from RSPB, Wildlife Trusts, NatureScot, WWT and more. View boundary layers for National Parks, AONBs, SSSIs, and National Nature Reserves. SIGHTING DATA - ALL IN ONE PLACE! No more switching between apps - we bring together Toggle sighting data from iNaturalist, NBN Atlas, and GBIF to see what's been spotted near you. OBSERVATION LISTS Tap grouped sighting markers to view full observation lists — see every species recorded at a location, with silhouettes, counts, and 12 month Trends for that region. SPECIES DIRECTORY Search over 29,000 species with photos, silhouettes, taxonomy, conservation status, and audio clips. RESERVE DETAILS View reserve information including hides and viewing points, recent sightings with monthly trend charts, wildlife highlights grouped by taxon, location maps, 7-day weather forecasts (Premium), visitor information and nearby accomodation. LIFE LISTS & SIGHTING ALERTS Log your sightings, manage multiple life lists, and set up alerts to be notified when specific species are spotted in your chosen areas. Premium subscribers get daily and per-sighting alert frequencies, plus access to full historical sighting data. OFFLINE MODE (Premium) Download reserve data, species information, silhouettes, map tiles, and audio clips for use without an internet connection — perfect for days out at remote reserves with poor signal. You can also use the Draw An Area function to download sightings for a specific region - perfect if you're going to be offline for a longer trip! FEATURES • Interactive map with sighting markers, reserve pins, and boundary layers • Species search with weighted ranking and photo thumbnails • Audio playback for bird songs • Draw-a-search to filter sightings within a custom area • Home location marker and proximity-based reserve search • Standard, Satellite, and Hybrid map styles • Full offline data package for UK coverage (Premium) • Ad-free experience (Premium) PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION The Hide Guide offers an optional auto-renewable subscriptions to unlock premium features including full historical sighting data (>3 months), offline downloads, weather forecasts, advanced alert notifications, and an ad-free experience. Share the love with up to 6 Family Members for just £7.99/month. All Yearly Plans offer a discount when compared to paying monthly. • Individual Monthly - £4.99 • Individual Yearly - £49.99 • Family Monthly (up to 6 family members) - £7.99 • Family Yearly (up to 6 family members) - £79.99 Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://thehide.guide/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://thehide.guide/privacy.html The Hide Guide — Know Before You Go!