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Review of iBird Ultimate 7.2

10,000 Birds

A nice touch is the option to view the app with black print on a white background or, if you want to save battery life and not illuminate the entire area, you can use it with white print on a black background. Five results came back: Northern Cardinal , Red Crossbill , Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Scarlet Tanager , and Red-headed Woodpecker.

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The Future of Birding Field Guides is Digital

10,000 Birds

Download the relevant images and info into a location specific guide. Where do you charge your batteries in Namibia’s Kaokoveld during a longer trip away from lodges and hotels? Off to the Amazon? No need to page through dozens of plates of similar looking species anymore. On a day trip to Oregon for business?