NestWatch by the Cornell Lab
Free
3.2.6for iPhone, iPad and more
7.5
11 Ratings
Cornell University
Developer
42.3 MB
Size
Apr 3, 2024
Update Date
Education
Category
4+
Age Rating
Age Rating
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About NestWatch by the Cornell Lab
NestWatch is the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s citizen-science project that tracks nesting birds in North America. Found a bird’s nest? You can report it for science.
Sign in to:
•Add a nest location using the interactive map.
•Add data on species, number of eggs, number of young, hatch date, and other pertinent details.
•Contribute to North America’s largest database on avian nesting success.
Features:
•Full offline functionality, enabling use in places with limited or no Internet connection or cellular service.
•Enter bird nest observations from anywhere in North America.
•Track your nesting statistics in real time.
•Ideal for managing nest box trail data.
•Automatically syncs with web version for seamless multi-user and multi-platform support.
•Your data are openly available for scientific research, education, and conservation right away.
Learn more about monitoring birds’ nests for science at http://nestwatch.org/.
Sign in to:
•Add a nest location using the interactive map.
•Add data on species, number of eggs, number of young, hatch date, and other pertinent details.
•Contribute to North America’s largest database on avian nesting success.
Features:
•Full offline functionality, enabling use in places with limited or no Internet connection or cellular service.
•Enter bird nest observations from anywhere in North America.
•Track your nesting statistics in real time.
•Ideal for managing nest box trail data.
•Automatically syncs with web version for seamless multi-user and multi-platform support.
•Your data are openly available for scientific research, education, and conservation right away.
Learn more about monitoring birds’ nests for science at http://nestwatch.org/.
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What's New in the Latest Version 3.2.6
Last updated on Apr 3, 2024
Old Versions
Fixed a bug related to photo display
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Version History
3.2.6
Apr 3, 2024
Fixed a bug related to photo display
3.2.5
Jul 18, 2023
We are happy to announce the addition of the Spanish language translation to the NestWatch app!
Numerous bugfixes and localization efforts are included as well.
Enjoy the NestWatch season!
Numerous bugfixes and localization efforts are included as well.
Enjoy the NestWatch season!
3.1.6
Apr 27, 2023
We fixed a bug related to push notification delivery. Thank you for using NestWatch!
3.1.5
Apr 25, 2023
We have added several new questions to allow you to describe your nest locations with more detail
- Added Substrate Relationship Question
- Added Predator Guard question
- Added Cavity Opening Width question
We also fixed some bugs and worked on cleaning up some user experience issues
- Added Substrate Relationship Question
- Added Predator Guard question
- Added Cavity Opening Width question
We also fixed some bugs and worked on cleaning up some user experience issues
3.0.5
Mar 15, 2022
Licensing updates
3.0.2
Jun 27, 2021
Fixed issue causing data-loss in specific offline-mode scenarios
Added 'A->Z' sorting option to your nest list
Added 'reset' option to more observation fields
Clarified language on mapping tool
Added 'A->Z' sorting option to your nest list
Added 'reset' option to more observation fields
Clarified language on mapping tool
3.0.1
May 16, 2021
Fixed issue related to resetting observed species
3.0.0
May 13, 2021
Improved performance for users with many nest observations
Improved UI and navigation
Improved offline mode and data sync
Implemented Dark mode toggle
Improved UI and navigation
Improved offline mode and data sync
Implemented Dark mode toggle
1.4.1
Apr 25, 2020
Fixed display issues on newer devices.
1.4.0
Apr 2, 2020
New nest outcome options! You may now indicate if a nest has been taken over by another species. If you know the species performing the takeover, you may tag it in your nest's summary.
This update includes fixes for an edge-case causing new nest GPS coordinates to be lost, and fix for a display issue caused by creating an empty nest on the web.
This update includes fixes for an edge-case causing new nest GPS coordinates to be lost, and fix for a display issue caused by creating an empty nest on the web.
1.3.2
May 24, 2019
Critical fix for user routing
1.3.1
May 24, 2019
Improvements to the photo service
Photo service TOS clarification
Hotfix for users with the most data failing to load
Photo service TOS clarification
Hotfix for users with the most data failing to load
1.3.0
May 8, 2019
Attach photos to your nest observations! Users may now add photos to their nest observations. Up to three photos may be attached to each nest visit.
Get realtime suggestions about nearby species. 'Species search' now provides realtime lookup of possible species in a nest's area. Participate from outside of the United States!
General bug fixes and improvements for new and existing users.
Get realtime suggestions about nearby species. 'Species search' now provides realtime lookup of possible species in a nest's area. Participate from outside of the United States!
General bug fixes and improvements for new and existing users.
1.2.5
Mar 25, 2019
Fixed a bug affecting nest-visit creation workflow.
General maintenance.
Preparation for upcoming release.
General maintenance.
Preparation for upcoming release.
1.2.4
Jul 24, 2018
Enable push notifications to receive alerts from NestWatch about your sites and data!
More responsive alert reporting for current nesting sites.
UI and UX improvements.
General bug fixes and performance enhancements.
More responsive alert reporting for current nesting sites.
UI and UX improvements.
General bug fixes and performance enhancements.
1.2.3
May 7, 2018
Improved maps and location tagging.
Users can now work with cached maps in offline mode.
Improved data entry workflow from type-to-answer to tap-to-answer on applicable observation pages.
Clarified language on data entry pages.
Users can now work with cached maps in offline mode.
Improved data entry workflow from type-to-answer to tap-to-answer on applicable observation pages.
Clarified language on data entry pages.
1.2.0
Jan 4, 2018
Data reporting and submission improvements for the 2018 season!
1.1.2
Jun 22, 2017
Better location tracking! Find nests near your current location or use your device to more accurately reposition existing nests.
Improvements to the user interface allow you to enter data with less tapping and see important information about your nests from the map.
Removed archived nests from your nest lists and maps.
Various bug fixes and quality improvements.
Hotfix for fullscreen map harming viewable area in certain circumstances
Improvements to the user interface allow you to enter data with less tapping and see important information about your nests from the map.
Removed archived nests from your nest lists and maps.
Various bug fixes and quality improvements.
Hotfix for fullscreen map harming viewable area in certain circumstances
1.1.1
Jun 20, 2017
Better location tracking! Find nests near your current location or use your device to more accurately reposition existing nests.
Improvements to the user interface allow you to enter data with less tapping and see important information about your nests from the map.
Removed archived nests from your nest lists and maps.
Various bug fixes and quality improvements.
Improvements to the user interface allow you to enter data with less tapping and see important information about your nests from the map.
Removed archived nests from your nest lists and maps.
Various bug fixes and quality improvements.
1.1.0
Apr 21, 2017
Added orientation options to several substrates
Data transmission optimizations
Removed default time for manual date submission (was previously 8:00am)
Fixed display issues on notes and comment screens
Fixed unit of measure presentation where applicable
Added some error checking to username when logging in or creating a new account
Data transmission optimizations
Removed default time for manual date submission (was previously 8:00am)
Fixed display issues on notes and comment screens
Fixed unit of measure presentation where applicable
Added some error checking to username when logging in or creating a new account
1.0.5
Mar 31, 2017
Fixed issue where some users could not sync collected data to their accounts.
Minor UI changes
Minor UI changes
1.0.1
Mar 22, 2017
Updated Features:
General UI enhancements and fixes
View the Code of Conduct from the Menu
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Misc network communications improvements
General UI enhancements and fixes
View the Code of Conduct from the Menu
View Instructions from the Menu
Misc network communications improvements
1.0.0
Mar 1, 2017
NestWatch by the Cornell Lab FAQ
Click here to learn how to download NestWatch by the Cornell Lab in restricted country or region.
Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of NestWatch by the Cornell Lab.
iPhone
Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 13.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
NestWatch by the Cornell Lab supports English
