Tiny Tim Loc: Forest of the Pacific Northwest

I have a wonderful app downloaded on my phone called iBird Pro. I'm able to identify birds from this. I particularly like the photos in each particular bird section. However, I've seen in this section, the most incredible and beautiful photos of birds. Please consider submitting your photos to iBird Pro. Any thoughts, out there?

larrycumba

The iBird PRO has illustrations. The Audubon Guides bird app has actual photographs. That might be the better one for your idea.

Tiny Tim Loc: Forest of the Pacific Northwest

iBird Pro does have photographs.

larrycumba

I went back and took a second look. you are 100 per cent correct. I guess I missed it or had forgotten about it. One thing I like to do with this app is use my phone with a blue tooth speaker and set the calls on loop sound. really pulls in the kingfishers.

Tiny Tim Loc: Forest of the Pacific Northwest

Actually, it does loop. I've stood at the window inside the house and let it do its thing. You may find yourself in a remake of Hitchcock's "The Birds." :lol:

Robert R Loc: Indianapolis and Naples

I use iBird pro on my iPhone and iPad. There are several other apps and this one is my favorite. The recordings of bird calls is a great way to learn bird songs. However, playing recordings to lure birds, whether for viewing or photography has ethical considerations. Many parks and refuges prohibit the use of these recordings. It is also illegal to disturb any endangered or threatened species, and playback can be interpreted as disturbance. Any potential negative impacts of playback are more likely to occur in areas with a lot of birding pressure, so avoiding playback entirely in those places is a good idea. No research has demonstrated a negative impact of playback at the population level. Some may say playback lures birds into the open, exposing them to predators, distracts birds from useful activities such as foraging. Under no circumstances should a recording be played continuously or at very high volume. Also be aware that these recording may be discourteous to fellow birders and photographers. . The bottom line is that a lot is unknown about playback. In the meantime, being courteous and respectful to the birds and to fellow birders should avoid most of the potential conflicts and allow birding and photography with minimal impact on the birds

Robert R Loc: Indianapolis and Naples

The sanctuary where I work when I am in Florida is known for barred owls. The cypress forest is dark, even during the day, and the owls are active during daytime. Many times they will perch very close to the boardwalk. One day a barred owl was within 15 feet of the boardwalk. Many folks were getting great photos, even with flash, which did not seem to disturb the owl. Photographers who had been using 300 or 400 mm lenses had to change, the bird was just that close. One fellow came along, thought it would be cute to try to imitate a barred owl call (who cooks for you). The owl promptly flew away. Many dirty looks and comments for that guy.

donnahde Loc: Newark, DE

I found an iBird Pro on my iphone but it hasn't nothing to do with birds. Is this a droid app or an iphone app? Sounds very cool.

Robert R Loc: Indianapolis and Naples

Going to the app store are search for iBird pro, many choices, some free and some with a fee.

donnahde Loc: Newark, DE

Hmmm....I did. Only saw two and neither seemed to have anything to do with birds. Will check again. Thanks.

MikeJS

Agreed. I use it a lot but have not submitted photos. Have you done that and is it difficult?

Marinole Loc: Blue Ridge Mountains of NC

I have iBird Pro as well as several other birder apps but this one is my favorite. You can submit photos according to their guidelines and many of the photos on UHH would be superior to some on the app.

larrycumba

"Also be aware that these recording may be discourteous to fellow birders and photographers. ."

I may be guilty of that. I was playing a warbler call and another birder came running around the bend like his rear was on fire. Asked where the bird was. Told him I heard it but didn't see it. Which was true.

jeep_daddy Loc: Prescott AZ

Another good ap for your phone is Sibley Birds. The Lite version is useless just like the lite version of iBird is. But full version is $20.

bobzeller Loc: San Angelo, Texas

I like the iBird Pro immensly. But the Sibleys is my go-to book for researching field marks.