pesky1972 5,895 Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 Does anyone know of a birders app where you can record species seen? Occasionally watch some guy on youtoob who targets around 275 species a year, but a lot of them are obscure American ducks and Asian sub-species etc. etc., and he puts in some mileage to get to that. Wondered how many I’d see just going about my business. Think if I got 75 I’d be chuffed at that, would be good to have an app to tick them off. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tatsblisters 11,394 Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 19 minutes ago, pesky1972 said: Of the raptors I’ve had kestrel and buzzards, but been wondering how many more I could get. I tried the app on some noisy sparrowhawks at a nest sight last year but it didn’t recognise them. I reckon peregrine would be straightforward enough, and ospreys. Often see red kites, hen harriers and the odd merlin, but don’t recall hearing them call. Merlin is a good catch though. That is a good catch mate. As far as bird's of prey go i often pick buzzards and twany owls up on the app. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greyman 33,792 Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 23 minutes ago, pesky1972 said: Does anyone know of a birders app where you can record species seen? Occasionally watch some guy on youtoob who targets around 275 species a year, but a lot of them are obscure American ducks and Asian sub-species etc. etc., and he puts in some mileage to get to that. Wondered how many I’d see just going about my business. Think if I got 75 I’d be chuffed at that, would be good to have an app to tick them off. The merlin app keeps a list my daughter is all over it, tells you how many species in our area then logs them as she gets them sorry I don’t even have an iPhone so not much help but know it can be done 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greyman 33,792 Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 9 minutes ago, tatsblisters said: That is a good catch mate. As far as bird's of prey go i often pick buzzards and twany owls up on the app. Living here is excellent for raptors and owls, have seen most bops from merlins and hobby’s right up to ospreys also get all 5 owl species regularly long and short ear,tawnys,barn and little the long ear has nested nearby for the last two years in the same small wood hopefully be back soon 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pesky1972 5,895 Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 3 minutes ago, Greyman said: Living here is excellent for raptors and owls, have seen most bops from merlins and hobby’s right up to ospreys also get all 5 owl species regularly long and short ear,tawnys,barn and little the long ear has nested nearby for the last two years in the same small wood hopefully be back soon Thanks for that, I thought Merlin only listed birds identified by call. You can actually log sightings on your ‘life list’ if you create an account.., which I did. I’m up to ten just on todays, including a tawny owl and buzzard this morning. I made a list a while ago of species I’ve had in the garden, it stands at 31. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paddyluke 881 Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 1 hour ago, pesky1972 said: Does anyone know of a birders app where you can record species seen? Occasionally watch some guy on youtoob who targets around 275 species a year, but a lot of them are obscure American ducks and Asian sub-species etc. etc., and he puts in some mileage to get to that. Wondered how many I’d see just going about my business. Think if I got 75 I’d be chuffed at that, would be good to have an app to tick them off. Bird Journal – Apps on Google Play PLAY.GOOGLE.COM Record, explore and share your bird & wildlife observations and experiences. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greyman 33,792 Posted February 21 Report Share Posted February 21 Daughter got this fella this afternoon 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
steve66 4,022 Posted February 21 Report Share Posted February 21 Traveling into Leeds today lost count of the number of red kites we seen , well into double figures would have loved to have had a camera with me 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shaaark 11,713 Posted February 21 Report Share Posted February 21 3 hours ago, Greyman said: Daughter got this fella this afternoon Faaack off, no way is that a short eared owl, looks more like a goldcrest, ask Gooey, he's an expert on everything to do with uk wildlife! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryaldinhio 5,323 Posted Wednesday at 23:17 Report Share Posted Wednesday at 23:17 On 21/02/2026 at 19:32, steve66 said: Traveling into Leeds today lost count of the number of red kites we seen , well into double figures would have loved to have had a camera with me Harewood house was one of original release areas. Bouncing with them round there now. I have a mate in Leeds who's neighbour feeds them, looks like that place in Wales where they do it. Literally 20-30kites swooping in taking the food off shed roof. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
steve66 4,022 Posted 9 hours ago Report Share Posted 9 hours ago See them regularly over this way now , not in big numbers but increasing every year Watching one the other day whilst waiting for a train at moss crossing , great to watch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moochersways 756 Posted 9 hours ago Report Share Posted 9 hours ago Tonnes of red kites here in Buckinghamshire/Oxfordshire they become a bit of a problem where people feed them, few people have had food snatched out there hands by them 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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