Lugging a book around the field can be work - which you might not always want. For casual ID, for keeping life long lists, or for simple ease, a phone app can be an excellent way to ID what you see without the extra weight. Below is a list of apps that I use and trust, although for important ID, I always go to a book. Being able to ID something based on characters, rather than having an app take a guess, is what I am for when identifying an organism!
There are countless apps that help you discover the world around you. Don't like the ones listed above? Try out something different! Use what works best for your need, and don't hesitate to switch it up to find the perfect app for you ID needs. You can also try:
There are a plethora of birding apps out there, most likely because the birding community is large, diverse, and full of curious minds. Check out some of these apps to help you up your bird game!
