Sasol eBirds
of Southern Africa
$23.99
2.3for iPhone, iPad
Age Rating
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About Sasol eBirds
"In southern Africa the Sasol eBirds would undoubtedly be my first choice. The text is detailed, the navigation system is user friendly and the opportunity to listen to recordings of calls and songs is a huge asset. Above all, the superb paintings by Norman Arlott and Peter Hayman have stood the test of time and are more detailed, more accurate and more life-like than anything on offer in other birding apps for the region.” — Mark Cocker, author of Birds and People.
*We have added the option to purchase over 2800 exquisite photographs for 833 of the 969 species in the app to further enhance your birding experience*
*If you would like to experience the app check out Sasol eBirds of Southern Africa LITE which is FREE and includes 30 species*
The Sasol eBirds of Southern Africa is an interactive version of the best-selling Sasol Birds of Southern Africa field guide (4th Edition). This app has specific features that will enhance your birding experience.
FEATURES:
● Universal app (works on BOTH iPhone and iPad)
● Swipe to move to the next or previous species.
● 969 Species found in the Southern African region and includes images, distribution maps and text descriptions.
● Over 2800 photographs for 833 species (additional in-app purchase required).
● Audible calls for over 630 bird species
● A “Smart Search” that allows you to easily identify a bird using beak shape, bird size, bird colour and habitat.
● You can select a region of Southern Africa, so that the lists of birds throughout the program display only the birds in your region.
● “Bird Compare” allows you to compare two birds side by side on the same screen (including calls, illustrations and photographs).
● A personal bird list that stores your bird sightings saved to the device* and can be exported using email.
● View the Bird Index by English, Afrikaans or Scientific bird names.
*Uninstalling the app will result in the loss of your list. It is recommended that you keep your own backup (master list) separate from the program.
See our other natural history products:
Wildlife of Southern Africa
eTrees of Southern Africa
eSnakes of Southern Africa
eGuide to Mammals of Southern Africa
NB. This Application WILL ONLY work on an iPhone or iPod Touch and iPad running iOS 7.1 or higher NOT A NORMAL IPOD CLASSIC/NANO.
*We have added the option to purchase over 2800 exquisite photographs for 833 of the 969 species in the app to further enhance your birding experience*
*If you would like to experience the app check out Sasol eBirds of Southern Africa LITE which is FREE and includes 30 species*
The Sasol eBirds of Southern Africa is an interactive version of the best-selling Sasol Birds of Southern Africa field guide (4th Edition). This app has specific features that will enhance your birding experience.
FEATURES:
● Universal app (works on BOTH iPhone and iPad)
● Swipe to move to the next or previous species.
● 969 Species found in the Southern African region and includes images, distribution maps and text descriptions.
● Over 2800 photographs for 833 species (additional in-app purchase required).
● Audible calls for over 630 bird species
● A “Smart Search” that allows you to easily identify a bird using beak shape, bird size, bird colour and habitat.
● You can select a region of Southern Africa, so that the lists of birds throughout the program display only the birds in your region.
● “Bird Compare” allows you to compare two birds side by side on the same screen (including calls, illustrations and photographs).
● A personal bird list that stores your bird sightings saved to the device* and can be exported using email.
● View the Bird Index by English, Afrikaans or Scientific bird names.
*Uninstalling the app will result in the loss of your list. It is recommended that you keep your own backup (master list) separate from the program.
See our other natural history products:
Wildlife of Southern Africa
eTrees of Southern Africa
eSnakes of Southern Africa
eGuide to Mammals of Southern Africa
NB. This Application WILL ONLY work on an iPhone or iPod Touch and iPad running iOS 7.1 or higher NOT A NORMAL IPOD CLASSIC/NANO.
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What's New in the Latest Version 2.3
Last updated on Apr 22, 2020
Old Versions
Added ability to export and import My List to iCloud Drive.
Fixed some bugs.
Added information on the new Sasol eBirds app coming soon.
Fixed some bugs.
Added information on the new Sasol eBirds app coming soon.
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Version History
2.3
Apr 22, 2020
Added ability to export and import My List to iCloud Drive.
Fixed some bugs.
Added information on the new Sasol eBirds app coming soon.
Fixed some bugs.
Added information on the new Sasol eBirds app coming soon.
2.2.6
Oct 16, 2018
Fixed some layout issues on newer iPhone X devices.
Fixed a few bugs.
Fixed a few bugs.
2.2.5
Mar 14, 2018
Fixed a bug where locations would not save properly in My List.
2.2.4
May 24, 2016
Fixed some errors and bugs.
Made it easier to see when 'My Location' is turned on.
To contact us with regards to any comments or issues with the app please use the 'Contact Us' feature in the app.
When doing an app update your personal list should stay exactly as it is, if you uninstall the app the list will be lost. Please make use of the Export function to keep a copy of your list elsewhere.
Made it easier to see when 'My Location' is turned on.
To contact us with regards to any comments or issues with the app please use the 'Contact Us' feature in the app.
When doing an app update your personal list should stay exactly as it is, if you uninstall the app the list will be lost. Please make use of the Export function to keep a copy of your list elsewhere.
2.2.3
Feb 23, 2016
Changed the minimum supported iOS version to 7.1 to prevent an app crash in a future iOS update.
Fixed a few bugs and errors.
Fixed a few bugs and errors.
2.2.2
Oct 22, 2014
Updated app artwork.
Added 'last seen' date for a bird in species list (only on iOS 7 and higher).
Fixed minor bugs and errors.
Added 'last seen' date for a bird in species list (only on iOS 7 and higher).
Fixed minor bugs and errors.
2.2.1
Jun 17, 2014
*Important - As with any update there is a chance that My List could be deleted, please make sure you have another copy saved elsewhere*
To further enhance your birding experience we have added the option to purchase superb photographs for 833 of the species in this app. For only $4.99 you can add over 2800 exquisite photographs to the app, covering adults/males/females; breeding/non-breeding birds; juveniles; immature birds; and birds in flight.
Fixed minor bugs and errors.
To further enhance your birding experience we have added the option to purchase superb photographs for 833 of the species in this app. For only $4.99 you can add over 2800 exquisite photographs to the app, covering adults/males/females; breeding/non-breeding birds; juveniles; immature birds; and birds in flight.
Fixed minor bugs and errors.
2.2
Jan 28, 2014
*Important - As with any update there is a small chance that My List could be deleted, please make sure you have another copy saved elsewhere*
Updated some bird calls.
Fixed a bug that will cause the app to crash in a future update of iOS.
Updated some bird calls.
Fixed a bug that will cause the app to crash in a future update of iOS.
2.1
Sep 27, 2013
*Important - As with any update there is a small chance that My List could be deleted, please make sure you have another copy saved elsewhere*
Updated UI to iOS 7 best practices.
Fixed a bug that caused a crash on iOS 7.
Added iTunes file sharing feature.
Fixed various small bugs and errors.
Updated UI to iOS 7 best practices.
Fixed a bug that caused a crash on iOS 7.
Added iTunes file sharing feature.
Fixed various small bugs and errors.
2.0.1
Jul 24, 2013
*There is always a possibility that My List could be erased when doing an update, please make sure you have another copy saved elsewhere*
● Fixed a bug that disabled Compare on iPad
V2.0:
● The iPhone version features a new intuitive user interface which sees the app open on the bird lists for quicker and simpler searching. ALL the other options are STILL accessible from the side slide-out menu.
● Added "Gallery View" which shows large icons of each species in a table format that helps users identify a species before actually tapping on it to go into the Species Information Page.
● My Location has changed to become more accurate and now allows users to tap on a map or get the user's current location and only show those birds near the selected position.
● On iPad in My List you can now tap on a species and be taken into the species data page.
● Fixed a bug that did not sort My List species into alphabetic order and fixed other minor bugs and errors in the app.
● Fixed a bug that disabled Compare on iPad
V2.0:
● The iPhone version features a new intuitive user interface which sees the app open on the bird lists for quicker and simpler searching. ALL the other options are STILL accessible from the side slide-out menu.
● Added "Gallery View" which shows large icons of each species in a table format that helps users identify a species before actually tapping on it to go into the Species Information Page.
● My Location has changed to become more accurate and now allows users to tap on a map or get the user's current location and only show those birds near the selected position.
● On iPad in My List you can now tap on a species and be taken into the species data page.
● Fixed a bug that did not sort My List species into alphabetic order and fixed other minor bugs and errors in the app.
2.0
Jul 18, 2013
*There is always a possibility that My List could be erased when doing an update, please make sure you have another copy saved elsewhere*
● The iPhone version features a new intuitive user interface which sees the app open on the bird lists for quicker and simpler searching. ALL the other options are STILL accessible from the side slide-out menu.
● Added "Gallery View" which shows large icons of each species in a table format that helps users identify a species before actually tapping on it to go into the Species Information Page.
● My Location has changed to become more accurate and now allows users to tap on a map or get the user's current location and only show those birds near the selected position.
● On iPad in My List you can now tap on a species and be taken into the species data page.
● Fixed a bug that did not sort My List species into alphabetic order and fixed other minor bugs and errors in the app.
● The iPhone version features a new intuitive user interface which sees the app open on the bird lists for quicker and simpler searching. ALL the other options are STILL accessible from the side slide-out menu.
● Added "Gallery View" which shows large icons of each species in a table format that helps users identify a species before actually tapping on it to go into the Species Information Page.
● My Location has changed to become more accurate and now allows users to tap on a map or get the user's current location and only show those birds near the selected position.
● On iPad in My List you can now tap on a species and be taken into the species data page.
● Fixed a bug that did not sort My List species into alphabetic order and fixed other minor bugs and errors in the app.
1.7.2
Feb 27, 2013
**Please note that language selection (English, Afrikaans, Scientific) is now found in "My Location and Language" on the Main Menu**
Added bird thumbnails to main bird list.
Added button to Main Menu to allow the user to contact us directly with any comments, complaints or suggestions.
Added "Apps" tab to More (iPhone)/Introduction and Help (iPad) that will show the user all the apps developed by mydigitalearth.com with links to the App Store .
Fixed various bugs and errors.
Added bird thumbnails to main bird list.
Added button to Main Menu to allow the user to contact us directly with any comments, complaints or suggestions.
Added "Apps" tab to More (iPhone)/Introduction and Help (iPad) that will show the user all the apps developed by mydigitalearth.com with links to the App Store .
Fixed various bugs and errors.
1.7.1
Dec 7, 2012
**Please note that Afrikaans names have NOT been removed from the app, the selection has just moved to "My Location and Language" on the Main Menu
Important - you may lose your "My List" in any update, please make sure that you have another copy elsewhere**
Bird Names can now be viewed in English, Afrikaans and Scientific - this option has moved to My Location.
Updated app to take advantage of the larger screen on iPhone 5 and iOS 6.
Fixed errors and bugs including one that caused the app to crash when selecting Afrikaans on iPad.
Important - you may lose your "My List" in any update, please make sure that you have another copy elsewhere**
Bird Names can now be viewed in English, Afrikaans and Scientific - this option has moved to My Location.
Updated app to take advantage of the larger screen on iPhone 5 and iOS 6.
Fixed errors and bugs including one that caused the app to crash when selecting Afrikaans on iPad.
1.7
Apr 29, 2012
Sasol eBirds is now a fully universal app!
We have taken the simplicity and ease-of-use that you have enjoyed on your iPhone/iPod Touch and expanded and redesigned the layout (not simply “stretching” it) to take full advantage of the larger screen area of the iPad while still being the same app that runs on the iPhone/iPod Touch.
Also added the ability to delete the entire bird list (My List) and fixed various bugs and errors.
*Please note this update is very large (about 150MB) and might take some time to download and the update could delete your personal bird list (My List), make sure that you have a backup before updating.
We have taken the simplicity and ease-of-use that you have enjoyed on your iPhone/iPod Touch and expanded and redesigned the layout (not simply “stretching” it) to take full advantage of the larger screen area of the iPad while still being the same app that runs on the iPhone/iPod Touch.
Also added the ability to delete the entire bird list (My List) and fixed various bugs and errors.
*Please note this update is very large (about 150MB) and might take some time to download and the update could delete your personal bird list (My List), make sure that you have a backup before updating.
1.6
Oct 3, 2011
With the release of the 4th edition of the Sasol Birds of Southern Africa, the content (images, maps, text) of the electronic guide has been completely updated to reflect the new printed guide.
Other new features are:
The ability to export your personal bird list in CSV format – either by email or iTunes file sharing.
Go straight to the bird information page for the birds in your personal list (without going back to Main Menu).
A new bird call control that allows fast forward, rewind, pause and loop.
Fixed various bugs and corrected errors.
*Please note that during the update there is a chance that your personal bird list could be deleted, make sure that you have another copy elsewhere.
Other new features are:
The ability to export your personal bird list in CSV format – either by email or iTunes file sharing.
Go straight to the bird information page for the birds in your personal list (without going back to Main Menu).
A new bird call control that allows fast forward, rewind, pause and loop.
Fixed various bugs and corrected errors.
*Please note that during the update there is a chance that your personal bird list could be deleted, make sure that you have another copy elsewhere.
1.5.1
Jan 19, 2011
Updated logo.
Fixed bug in My List where no birds would be listed.
Fixed bug in My List where no birds would be listed.
1.5
Dec 18, 2010
**Please note that there is a chance that your personal list (My List) could be lost when updating. If this information is important to you please make sure that you have this information elsewhere before you upgrade.**
New in version 1.5:
● Updated hi-res images with captions.
● New images can be expanded to fill the screen by a single-tap or rotating the device to landscape mode.
● Next/Previous buttons have been replaced with a swipe motion - swipe left or right across the screen to move to next/previous species.
● Added new bird calls to over 60 species.
● Added the ability to display the bird index in taxonomic or alphabetic order.
● Fixed various minor bugs and errors.
New in version 1.5:
● Updated hi-res images with captions.
● New images can be expanded to fill the screen by a single-tap or rotating the device to landscape mode.
● Next/Previous buttons have been replaced with a swipe motion - swipe left or right across the screen to move to next/previous species.
● Added new bird calls to over 60 species.
● Added the ability to display the bird index in taxonomic or alphabetic order.
● Fixed various minor bugs and errors.
1.1
Nov 7, 2009
Fixed minor bugs:
Text description always scrolls to end.
Removed ability to add Afrikaans names to My List (only English names are recorded).
Other small fixes.
Text description always scrolls to end.
Removed ability to add Afrikaans names to My List (only English names are recorded).
Other small fixes.
1.0
Sep 25, 2009
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