bird listing software ...help (1 Viewer)

[Dylan Edwards]

could i ask what are the most user friendly listing software packages available and ask peoples opinions of them as far as upgrades etc.

 

[Richard Norris]

I have used Bird Recorder (produced by Wildlife Computing) from an early stage, and upgraded to Wildlife Recorder when it became available. I have always found it to be very user-friendly and good value for money. Upgrades and patches are released on a regular basis, available through the website (free with a support arrangement), as are updates to species files. This is always very useful with so many changes to taxonomy nowadays. You can also set up lists for mammals, butterflies, dragonflies, plants - species databases for these are provided with some versions of the software.

I also use Pocket Bird Recorder, which means I can keep my trip lists on my PDA and then upload them to my laptop when I get home.

There is a lot more I could say about the product's versatility but I also find the product's developers very open to suggestions for improvement. I've only made one suggestion but it was incorporated into the next upgrade.

Hope this helps.

 

[Imace]

The best value for money is the RSPB Birds of Britian and Ireland its a PC and PDA edition. Its about £20

 

[POP]

I have used Bird Recorder (produced by Wildlife Computing) from an early stage, and upgraded to Wildlife Recorder when it became available. I have always found it to be very user-friendly and good value for money. Upgrades and patches are released on a regular basis, available through the website (free with a support arrangement), as are updates to species files. This is always very useful with so many changes to taxonomy nowadays. You can also set up lists for mammals, butterflies, dragonflies, plants - species databases for these are provided with some versions of the software.

I also use Pocket Bird Recorder, which means I can keep my trip lists on my PDA and then upload them to my laptop when I get home.

There is a lot more I could say about the product's versatility but I also find the product's developers very open to suggestions for improvement. I've only made one suggestion but it was incorporated into the next upgrade.

Hope this helps.

Wholeheartily endorse these comments,having used this product from the early days of the first Bird recorder programme.

POP

 

[Dylan Edwards]

thank you POP and Mr Norris on the back of such hearty recommendations i have placed my order with wildlife.co.uk ( £73.00 )

Happy Xmas to ME !!!!

 

[Keith Dickinson]

I realise it's too late but this free prog from a BF regular is well worth a look in

http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=75348&highlight=jeff's+database