# Birds Near Me

> Worldwide Birding Field Guide

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id918377574](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id918377574)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id918377574`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Gerry Shaw
- **Category:** Reference
- **Rating:** 3.80 / 5 (25 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.5
- **Last updated:** 2019-03-27
- **First published:** 2014-10-09
- **Size:** 6.88 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-03
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/birds-near-me/id918377574)
- **Website:** [https://birdsnearme.com](https://birdsnearme.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://birdsnearme.com/privacy](https://birdsnearme.com/privacy)

## Description

The bird guide for everybody everywhere in the world.  Find what birds are near you anywhere in the world or find pictures, songs, locations and information about any bird in the world.

Powered by eBird to provide an accurate list of birds that have been recently spotted in your exact area.

Features include:

* Search for pictures, songs, sightings and information on more than 10,000 birds from across the entire world
* Birding hotspots around the globe
* Specific filter for notable sightings near you
* View a custom list of recent bird sightings near your location
* Support for iPhone X
* Optimized for the iOS 11
* Designed and programmed by a birder, for birders
* Free

Special thanks to:

* eBird and all the birders for contributing their sightings
* Flickr and photographers for sharing their photos
* Xeno-Canto and recordists for sharing their audio recordings
* Wikipedia authors, editors and staff for the species introductions 
* Open source developers for sharing their work (see Acknowledgements in application settings for licenses)
* Merve Ayomak for the application icon

## Rankings

- #244,843 — Overall

## Review summary

Overall, Birds Near Me is praised as a free, powerful, and practical tool for planning birding trips and discovering hotspots, with strong search features and links to photos and species info. However, multiple reviews report reliability issues: hotspots missing in-app, audio calls not loading, frequent errors or freezes, and missing species-specific maps in search. Some mention data not syncing with eBird. Despite these, the app’s accessibility and educational value keep it well-regarded, with some noting responsive developer support.

### Pros

- Free to use and feature-rich, offering birding tools that rival paid apps.
- Great for planning trips and discovering hotspots near you.
- Powerful search and listing features for birds anywhere or near you, with links to photos and species info.
- Broad appeal for beginners and serious birders.

### Cons

- Hotspots and relevant sightings can be missing in the app, not matching what’s on eBird.
- Bird calls / audio often fail to load or play.
- Frequent errors or crashes (e.g., incorrect messages, app freezes, or relocation issues).
- No option to view maps for a specific species in search; maps exist only for general hotspots.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id918377574)