Birder

The Sasol eBirds of Southern Africa is my first birding software experience. I am brand new to the iPod as well.

I found that the eBird software was far easier to learn, operate and grow procient in than getting into the iTunes store and buying this software.

I used the software in Limpopo Province, South Africa. It is a great application. I found it best when i knew something of the bird, say a startling or a hawk and could start my search with a name. That proved really valuable and I was able to quickly locate the specific species. I did not find as much success with the "Smart Search" using beack type, size and habitat. Perhaps with more practice that will work but I had very little luck in identify birds using that method.

I did not isolate my searches by "My Location" until half-way through the day. At that point by narrowing down to a Provincial Location, i narrowed the search possiblilites by quite a bit - making identification quicker and easier. I really like the ease of adding the bird to my list once I had located it.

Since I am new to iPod I had trouble with the sound and the bird calls were bearly audible on the 3G speaker. Perhaps that can be resolved as I learn more.

I have only had one use with this new system and software but I am hooked. Sasol eBird has my best recommendation.

al york

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