4.1.3
2023-05-15
This version contains bug fixes and improvements, including:
• A fix for nearby places failing to load when no internet connection is available.
• A fix for some users having issues upgrading the app to the latest version.
4.1.2
2023-03-20
If you change the password to your BTO account, you can now update the stored login details through Account settings. The app will show an alert when login details are out of date and need to be updated. Draft records for the current user are no longer removed when logging out.
4.1.1
2023-01-09
Addition of an option to quickly record dead or sick birds. BirdTrack is keen to collect data on mortality in wild bird populations to inform responses to pressures such as Avian Influenza.
This version also includes minor bug fixes for species two letter code searches, and account registration.
4.1.0
2022-11-29
Addition of an option to quickly record dead or sick birds. BirdTrack is keen to collect data on mortality in wild bird populations to inform responses to pressures such as Avian Influenza.
4.0.4
2022-10-26
+/- controls have been added to the checklist to quickly change a species count. Access the original count dialog (with options for 'at least' and 'circa' counts) by tapping the pencil icon, or by tapping the count when one is set. Tap on the name of a present species or the icon to access observation details as before. Other changes include:
• Changes to draft visit details are saved as you make them - you no longer need to go to 'Add species' to save changes to details such as visit date or list type.
• With the 'most visited' places sort order, visit counts are periodically updated.
• Quick add sightings can be marked as sensitive.
• A fix was implemented for 'invalid pinpoint' issues for some places.
• A fix was implemented for observation date inaccuracies when in different time zones.
• Other bug fixes and changes.
4.0.3
2022-08-30
With a brand new look and feel, this update also brings you even more features, including:
• an illustrated checklist of birds you are likely to see, based on time of year and location;
• the ability to add sightings of other taxa groups, such as butterflies, dragonflies, mammals, and more;
• the option to view and edit previous sightings;
• a facility to quickly add one-off sightings.
3.2.8
2021-06-08
Improved location accuracy
Places can now be organised by distance relative to self
Various UI Improvements & Bug fixes.
3.2.7
2020-06-01
Species picker improvements, link to username and password reset, and various minor bug fixes
3.2.5
2020-02-14
Improved UI for loading, to avoid errors.
Registration revamped and bug fixed
Species picker improved
Dark mode explicitly disabled until app supports it.
3.2.2
2020-01-16
Highlighting added for new species entered on Global/UK life and year lists
Login and syncing code improved
Several layout bug fixes
Fixed DB access bugs
3.1.4
2019-07-24
This version introduces some updates to the species search to improve efficiency and ease of use when dealing with rare species.
3.1.3
2019-06-14
Changed species picker to show on typing, rather than on click on the field.
Fixed a bug where 'Enter data' link in location menu crashed.
Fixed a bug where email client doesn't close after cancel.
3.1.2
2019-06-08
Fixed bug where add place button was not working
3.1.1
2019-06-07
Fixed a bug where latin names were not showing properly in species selector
Fixed a bug where breeding evidence and country options were not populating
3.1.0
2019-06-06
Alongside a few bug fixes, in this release several areas of the app have been redesigned and improved:
The species picker has be overhauled to provide a more flexible and better presented searching experience.
The settings page has been overhauled to fix constraint issues and make account management simpler and clearer.
The add submission page has been improved to fix constraint issues and to be more efficient.
3.0.1
2019-03-27
Several bugs have been fixed:
1) Layout corrected in several places for IPads
2) Bug causing blank pinpoints to be added has been fixed
3) Mammals have been removed from the app
4) Species sort order now works correctly
3.0.0
2019-01-31
Version 3 of the app involves a redesign of several aspects, including the home screen, the navigation and the map screen.
The addition of a ‘Add records’ button to the home screen allows new records to be added straight from start up of the app without the need to navigate to a separate page.
The app now uses a single baselist which refers to the IOC list. Please note all previously entered (but not uploaded) records will still be available on the phone, but will not be editable. Instead, you will only be able to upload these and edit them using the online interface.
An updated map screen now allows you to search sightings by time frame, species and whether or not they are notable, as well as mapping your most recent sightings.
Extra information regarding plumage and additional observations can now be added for each species entry (where applicable).
The app is now completely navigable via the 5 buttons at the bottom rather than the previous swiping controls.
As this redesign involved user interface (UI) layout changes, despite thorough testing, UI issues on older or rarer devices are still possible.
Please don't hesitate to provide feedback if such issues are encountered.
2.1.9
2018-04-27
This version introduces improvements to the registration pages, both for layout and usability.
It also includes a couple of bug fixes:
- Species sort order selection (between alphabetical or pre-defined sort order) was not being applied correctly.
- The Complete/Casual list control was not aligning correctly on smaller screen devices
2.1.8
2018-02-06
Fixes a bug with complete/casual lists being set incorrectly.
2.1.7
2018-01-25
This release provides a fix for the following reported issues:
1. When creating a new site the user cannot overtype the default name
2. The map screen bounds were incorrect, causing text to be pushed up against the edge.
3. IPad pro wasn't showing the top nav bar.
This release also includes a new registration page for new users to sign up within the app.
2.1.6
2017-06-08
This release provides a fix for a recently reported issue:
When creating a new submission the closest place within 1KM of the current location is pre-populated if the GPS is available
This release also has the following improvements:
GPS is requested to update application less frequently to improve power consumption
2.1.5
2017-05-11
This release provides fixes for issues that have been recently reported:
Fixed issue with using current location to add a new place for a submission
Fixed issue where refreshing deleted places from the web site caused the application to crash
Fixed an issue where refreshing base lists caused the application to crash
2.1.3
2017-04-18
This version addresses a number of issues:
1. When entering latitude and longitude information outside of the valid range; the values were accepted, but the location failed to create when uploaded to the server. The values outside of the valid range are now rejected.
2. When uploading start and end times which are on the hour and five past the hour, the values were incorrectly submitted and thus rejected by the web application, but with no error was given. These times are now recorded correctly in the web application.
3. When recording dates on a different side of the international date line from GMT the date was recorded incorrectly when uploaded to the web application. Uploads now take account of the international date line.
4. Comments with single quotes are now uploaded to the server correctly.
Improved the performance of base list updates; when the user selects 'Update' on the settings screen, new base lists are now added approx 10x faster than the previous version.
2.1
2016-04-26
Thanks for your feedback on the BirdTrack 2.0 release. We appreciate the time and effort you have put into contacting the BirdTrack team to help us identifyand resolve the issues you encountered.
This update addresses a bug that caused problems with uploading, and standardises the summary data between the app and the website:
1. Uploading records with '&' in the comments fields – comments fields can now contain the '&' and successfully upload the observations.
2. Summary information now matches the BirdTrack website – summary information is now calculated in the same way as on the BirdTrack website.
3. Improved localisations – support for Dutch and Spanish locales is now provided.
Other information that may be useful:
1. Users wanting information to appear in the BirdTrack UK and Ireland portal (rather than the BirdTrack global portal) should select the ‘BirdTrack Legacy’ baselist.
2. Country summaries are based on the baselist for the country.
3. UK and Ireland summaries are based on the BirdTrack Legacy baselist.
4. Global summaries are based on the International Ornithological Congress baselist.
If you have any feedback on the App please contact the team at
[email protected].
2.0
2016-03-03
Version 2 is a major upgrade to the BirdTrack app. It has many great new features, including global bird recording and a choice of taxonomies, and more features will be added over time. There are considerable changes from Version 1 so we recommend that existing users make a full backup of their device on iTunes (including all apps) before updating.
Features
- Log your bird sightings from anywhere in the world.
- Flexible taxonomy: choose from multiple species baselists including the International Ornithological Congress World Bird List, the BirdLife International Complete Bird Checklist and various regional and country-based options.
- Offline mapping and observation recording, enabling use in places with no data connection.
- Existing BirdTrack users can access the same set of personalised places on both the web and mobile devices.
- ‘Smart’ species dropdowns for adding your sightings, offering species in order of the most-frequently recorded for the current location.
- Simple +/-/circa buttons to easily add and modify species counts during your birding visit.
- Optional sighting details including breeding evidence, remarkable and sensitive record settings.
- Seldom-recorded species, high counts and out-of-season sightings flagged during verification to alert you to possible data entry errors.
- ‘Targets’ feature to show the most-recorded species that you’ve yet to log this year or ever.
- Designed to be translatable into most languages; if yours isn’t yet supported, contact the developer.
Register for a free BirdTrack account at www.birdtrack.net
Developed by the British Trust for Ornithology, on behalf of the BirdTrack partnership.