Features

Everything you need to record, share and explore observations of the living world.

Life Lists

Your personal record of every species you've observed.

Record each sighting with the common name and scientific (genus/species) name, location, GPS coordinates, date and time, a description and photos.

Search, edit and delete your observations, and optionally include observations shared by others in your searches.

Each observation has a Share option. Shared sightings become visible to other members; unshared ones stay in your personal list.

Pick a species and a distance from a location (for example a ZIP code) to find every shared report of that species in the area.

Stay on top of what's being seen near you.

See all shared sightings within a designated area around a location you choose.

When you sign in you see your own observations alongside the latest hot observations from other members.

Explore the observations the community has shared.

Use shared observations to explore where and when species are being reported.

Connect with other observers.

Leaderboards of members who have posted the most sightings — all time, in the last 7 days and in the last 30 days.

A discussion forum where members post topics and reply about their sightings.

Nature learning for kids and classrooms.

A collection of games for young naturalists, such as “Identify that Bird”.

Activities teachers can use to engage their classes with nature observation.

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