Bird Journal Mobile

Bird Journal mobile recorder is the perfect birder's companion for recording bird sightings when on the move. The mobile version will be released in the UK first, then the US and Australia.

Recording your sightings is easy using the smartly designed interface to find and record species instantly. For each species you record the app automatically adds a timestamp and a geotag. Mapping is built into the app so that each species with a geotag can be pin-pointed on a map showing you exactly where you spotted that Aquatic Warbler.

Bird Journal is ready to record those sightings throughout your day whether you are in the garden, travelling to work, out for a walk, you'll always have your journal to hand.

Unlike paper where notes can be messy and unreadable when it comes to typing up your sightings, Bird Journal lets you export your sightings into a spreadsheet format, which can then be transferred onto your computer via iTunes file sharing. For users of Bird Journal desktop version, sightings can be imported directly into Bird Journal by using it's import wizard.

What's amazing about Bird Journal is for the first time there are no barriers when it comes to recording what you've seen. Custom properties let you record as much or as little as you like. No matter what level of birder you are there is no greater pleasure than remembering what you've seen and where you've seen it. Your sightings are always there with Bird Journal.

Never forget a birding moment!

Features

• Auto timestamp and geotag for sightings.
• Mapping for viewing sightings.
• Hierarchical locations for arranging locations in order of county, place, and site.
• Custom properties for entry and sightings.
• Export sightings.
• Backup and restore.
• British Ornithologists' Union + subspecies checklist included.
• County level checklists for the UK and Northern Ireland (courtesy of Mal Jenkins of Printable Bird Checklists).
• Search and filter options for ease of sighting entry.
• Auto checklist selection based on current location.
• Journal summary page to track your life list and birding progress.
• Flexible recording of counts.

Synch data from the mobile version to Bird Journal Desktop

Using the export feature in Bird Journal mobile lets you export the data into a spreadsheet file (.csv). The spreadsheet file can then be downloaded on to your computer using Apple’s iTunes File Sharing system. Apple explains how the file sharing feature works in iTunes: About File Sharing

Once you have downloaded the entries onto your computer from your device, launch Bird Journal desktop and begin transferring your entries using Bird Journal’s built in import wizard. To load the import wizard go to Options – Maintenance – Import Data… The import wizard is only available in Bird Journal v2 and higher.

It is recommended to have an up-to-date backup of your database before proceeding with the import. Make sure you select Bird Journal as the format to use for the import and then select the file location of the spreadsheet on your computer, when you are ready to import click on the Import File button.

The import wizard will identify any data needing to be resovled like location names and custom properties. When all items are resolved the import wizard will successfully import your data into Bird Journal desktop.