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A Field Guide to Field Guides: ID Apps

Explore the wide range of field guides! Looking a guide to birds, insects, or tracks? We've got 'em as both ebooks and physical books. Check one out and take it with you on your next adventure!

When You Just Need a Good App

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. For an important or tricky ID, I find apps can be a good start, but I often end up using an app/book combo.

Plant, Mammal, & Insect ID

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:

Track ID

Bird ID

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!

Astronomy Guides