The other day, Dick posted an item on the blog about using GPS functions on cell phones while you're out hiking. On Sunday, the San Francisco Chronicle ran an article about a portable birding guide for iPhone users. Called "IBird", it has images of birds, range maps, and audio recordings of bird songs and calls, and comes in an "Explorer Backyard" version (145 birds; $4.99) or a beefed-up "Explorer Plus" version (891 birds; $19.99). There are separate geographical versions ("North", "South", "Western", "Midwestern", and "Canada") for $9.99/each. (Wendy mentioned that she had been out hiking with someone who was able to play bird calls on his iPhone --- this was probably the application he used).To read the Chronicle article, click here. If you own on IPhone, go to the ITunes Stores to purchase the application.
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