Bird Journal

Name: Bird Journal
Rating: 3.8076923 (156 reviews)
Author: Bluebird Technology

By: Bluebird Technology App

Record, explore and share your bird & wildlife observations on phone and tablet.

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

21,170 ▲ 14

Data as of 2026-09-12

Rating:

3.81

(156)

Version:

5.59.51

Last updated: 2026-09-07

Ranking

#424,833 ▼ 1,262

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Bird Journal is a native Android app for recording, exploring, and sharing bird and wildlife observations on phones and tablets. Log species, photos, habitats, locations, and more using customizable data entry, extensive checklists, and taxonomies covering over 100,000 species and subspecies.

Search and review observations with species lists, reports, graphs, maps, and a photo gallery. Import and export records, create custom checklists, share observations, and contribute through eBird and BirdTrack integrations. Cloud storage keeps your records available across supported devices, while direct imports help you get started quickly. Some advanced features require Bird Journal Premium.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Education Data Photography Community

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Rating:

Version:

5.59.51 Last updated: 2026-09-07

Version code:

50590051

Creation date:

2014-10-17

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
com.android.vending.BILLING Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Safe
com.bluebird.birdjournal.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

Size:

20.23MB

Email:

ma*****@birdjournal.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-09-12

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 424,833 ▼ 1,262

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Bluebird Technology

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bluebird.birdjournal

Email:

ma*****@birdjournal.com

Website:

https://www.birdjournal.com

User Reviews

Bird Journal is valued for its extensive species coverage, cross-device synchronization, and detailed recording capabilities, making it popular among birdwatchers. However, users frequently complain about app instability with crashes, a difficult and manual location entry process, and a non-intuitive interface that lacks helpful guidance. While versatile and comprehensive, the login requirement and premium costs also detract from the experience. Overall, users appreciate its depth once accustomed but desire better usability and stability improvements.

Pros

Supports recording a wide range of species including birds, reptiles, insects, plants, and mammals.
Synchs data across devices, including desktop and mobile platforms.
Offers comprehensive global species lists and taxonomies, making it versatile worldwide.
Has flexible and intuitive interface once learned, suitable for detailed record keeping and birdwatching columns.
The desktop app complements the mobile app with additional powerful features.

Cons

App instability and frequent crashes reported on various devices.
Location input is cumbersome and non-intuitive; users cannot easily search or select locations and must scroll through long lists.
Account creation and login requirements are seen as inconvenient; some users are concerned about data tracking.
The user interface has a learning curve and lacks helpful instructions or a clear help section for new users.
Premium version is expensive and not justifiable for users who rarely use desktops.

Recent reviews

Superb app for recording a wide range of different species of bird, reptiles, insects, plants and mammals in the field. Your account fully synchs with all your devices.

Be*****, 2022-05-10

Update Dec 2021. No longer works, hangs as soon as it starts up. This happened after I used the desktop app to export my data; the desktop app updated itself and now the android app doesn't work. Disappointing. Previous review: When entering sightings the location field implies you can start to enter a location and then search for it but it doesn't seem to work. It would be good if you could do that instead of having to scroll through all the locations. Otherwise a nice app.