NestWatch by the Cornell Lab Hack 3.2.5 + Redeem Codes
Developer: Cornell University
Category: Education
Price: Free
Version: 3.2.5
ID: edu.cornell.birds.nestwatchmobile
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Description
NestWatch is the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s citizen-science project that tracks nesting birds in North America. Found a bird’s nest? You can report it for science.
Sign in to:
•Add a nest location using the interactive map.
•Add data on species, number of eggs, number of young, hatch date, and other pertinent details.
•Contribute to North America’s largest database on avian nesting success.
Features:
•Full offline functionality, enabling use in places with limited or no Internet connection or cellular service.
•Enter bird nest observations from anywhere in North America.
•Track your nesting statistics in real time.
•Ideal for managing nest box trail data.
•Automatically syncs with web version for seamless multi-user and multi-platform support.
•Your data are openly available for scientific research, education, and conservation right away.
Learn more about monitoring birds’ nests for science at http://nestwatch.org/.
Sign in to:
•Add a nest location using the interactive map.
•Add data on species, number of eggs, number of young, hatch date, and other pertinent details.
•Contribute to North America’s largest database on avian nesting success.
Features:
•Full offline functionality, enabling use in places with limited or no Internet connection or cellular service.
•Enter bird nest observations from anywhere in North America.
•Track your nesting statistics in real time.
•Ideal for managing nest box trail data.
•Automatically syncs with web version for seamless multi-user and multi-platform support.
•Your data are openly available for scientific research, education, and conservation right away.
Learn more about monitoring birds’ nests for science at http://nestwatch.org/.
Version history
3.2.5
2023-07-18
We are happy to announce the addition of the Spanish language translation to the NestWatch app!
Numerous bugfixes and localization efforts are included as well.
Enjoy the NestWatch season!
Numerous bugfixes and localization efforts are included as well.
Enjoy the NestWatch season!
3.1.6
2023-04-27
We fixed a bug related to push notification delivery. Thank you for using NestWatch!
3.1.5
2023-04-25
We have added several new questions to allow you to describe your nest locations with more detail
- Added Substrate Relationship Question
- Added Predator Guard question
- Added Cavity Opening Width question
We also fixed some bugs and worked on cleaning up some user experience issues
- Added Substrate Relationship Question
- Added Predator Guard question
- Added Cavity Opening Width question
We also fixed some bugs and worked on cleaning up some user experience issues
3.0.5
2022-03-15
Licensing updates
3.0.2
2021-06-27
Fixed issue causing data-loss in specific offline-mode scenarios
Added 'A->Z' sorting option to your nest list
Added 'reset' option to more observation fields
Clarified language on mapping tool
Added 'A->Z' sorting option to your nest list
Added 'reset' option to more observation fields
Clarified language on mapping tool
3.0.1
2021-05-16
Fixed issue related to resetting observed species
3.0.0
2021-05-13
Improved performance for users with many nest observations
Improved UI and navigation
Improved offline mode and data sync
Implemented Dark mode toggle
Improved UI and navigation
Improved offline mode and data sync
Implemented Dark mode toggle
1.4.1
2020-04-25
Fixed display issues on newer devices.
1.4.0
2020-04-02
New nest outcome options! You may now indicate if a nest has been taken over by another species. If you know the species performing the takeover, you may tag it in your nest's summary.
This update includes fixes for an edge-case causing new nest GPS coordinates to be lost, and fix for a display issue caused by creating an empty nest on the web.
This update includes fixes for an edge-case causing new nest GPS coordinates to be lost, and fix for a display issue caused by creating an empty nest on the web.
1.3.2
2019-05-24
Critical fix for user routing
1.3.1
2019-05-24
Improvements to the photo service
Photo service TOS clarification
Hotfix for users with the most data failing to load
Photo service TOS clarification
Hotfix for users with the most data failing to load
1.3.0
2019-05-08
Attach photos to your nest observations! Users may now add photos to their nest observations. Up to three photos may be attached to each nest visit.
Get realtime suggestions about nearby species. 'Species search' now provides realtime lookup of possible species in a nest's area. Participate from outside of the United States!
General bug fixes and improvements for new and existing users.
Get realtime suggestions about nearby species. 'Species search' now provides realtime lookup of possible species in a nest's area. Participate from outside of the United States!
General bug fixes and improvements for new and existing users.
1.2.5
2019-03-25
Fixed a bug affecting nest-visit creation workflow.
General maintenance.
Preparation for upcoming release.
General maintenance.
Preparation for upcoming release.
1.2.4
2018-07-24
Enable push notifications to receive alerts from NestWatch about your sites and data!
More responsive alert reporting for current nesting sites.
UI and UX improvements.
General bug fixes and performance enhancements.
More responsive alert reporting for current nesting sites.
UI and UX improvements.
General bug fixes and performance enhancements.
1.2.3
2018-05-07
Improved maps and location tagging.
Users can now work with cached maps in offline mode.
Improved data entry workflow from type-to-answer to tap-to-answer on applicable observation pages.
Clarified language on data entry pages.
Users can now work with cached maps in offline mode.
Improved data entry workflow from type-to-answer to tap-to-answer on applicable observation pages.
Clarified language on data entry pages.
1.2.0
2018-01-04
Data reporting and submission improvements for the 2018 season!
1.1.2
2017-06-22
Better location tracking! Find nests near your current location or use your device to more accurately reposition existing nests.
Improvements to the user interface allow you to enter data with less tapping and see important information about your nests from the map.
Removed archived nests from your nest lists and maps.
Various bug fixes and quality improvements.
Hotfix for fullscreen map harming viewable area in certain circumstances
Improvements to the user interface allow you to enter data with less tapping and see important information about your nests from the map.
Removed archived nests from your nest lists and maps.
Various bug fixes and quality improvements.
Hotfix for fullscreen map harming viewable area in certain circumstances
1.1.1
2017-06-20
Better location tracking! Find nests near your current location or use your device to more accurately reposition existing nests.
Improvements to the user interface allow you to enter data with less tapping and see important information about your nests from the map.
Removed archived nests from your nest lists and maps.
Various bug fixes and quality improvements.
Improvements to the user interface allow you to enter data with less tapping and see important information about your nests from the map.
Removed archived nests from your nest lists and maps.
Various bug fixes and quality improvements.
1.1.0
2017-04-21
Added orientation options to several substrates
Data transmission optimizations
Removed default time for manual date submission (was previously 8:00am)
Fixed display issues on notes and comment screens
Fixed unit of measure presentation where applicable
Added some error checking to username when logging in or creating a new account
Data transmission optimizations
Removed default time for manual date submission (was previously 8:00am)
Fixed display issues on notes and comment screens
Fixed unit of measure presentation where applicable
Added some error checking to username when logging in or creating a new account
1.0.5
2017-03-31
Fixed issue where some users could not sync collected data to their accounts.
Minor UI changes
Minor UI changes
1.0.1
2017-03-22
Updated Features:
General UI enhancements and fixes
View the Code of Conduct from the Menu
View Instructions from the Menu
Misc network communications improvements
General UI enhancements and fixes
View the Code of Conduct from the Menu
View Instructions from the Menu
Misc network communications improvements
1.0.0
2017-03-01
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Ratings
3.8 out of 5
11 Ratings
Reviews
Now This!,
June 2021 update
Location services must be enabled for the app to work. Otherwise, the app gets stuck while "getting your nest in order, step 3 of 7."
Al 123457789,
New Version is much better (updated: May 2022)
The new version in May 2021 is a major improvement and has allowed me to use the App again! I have a large collection of nest boxes and earlier this year the old app became unusable. This upgrade came just in time to let me keep working in the field! The photo management is much smoother, the map, filtering, and summary pages are quick and I have yet to crash! Thank You!
*update May 2022
This app is still really useful but after using it for a year with multiple users sharing a log- in to all have access to the same 400+ nests it needs a button to force it to refresh or update “all data”. It regularly does not show me new nest checks that others have made until I open the nest and “pull down “ - then it will find the new check. This has caused problems many times including checking nests more often than needed!
*update May 2022
This app is still really useful but after using it for a year with multiple users sharing a log- in to all have access to the same 400+ nests it needs a button to force it to refresh or update “all data”. It regularly does not show me new nest checks that others have made until I open the nest and “pull down “ - then it will find the new check. This has caused problems many times including checking nests more often than needed!
hate noise,
I’m about ready to give up
I’ve enjoyed entering data in Nestwatch for several years, but this year the app has become basically unusable for me. If I try to make more than one entry on a single day, I can usually make the first entry ok, but after that the Submit button doesn’t work. This happens whether I’m trying to enter data for more than one location on a single day, or for more than one date for a single location.
I have been in contact with customer support, but they haven’t been able to help me. I’ve lost track of how many times I’ve deleted and reinstalled the app. I’ve updated my iPad, rebooted my iPad, and tried going thru the website to enter my data instead of using the app. Nothing works. I’m watching two active nest boxes right now. Today I visited both but can’t enter both observations today, so I’ll try to remember to enter the second visit tomorrow. This is seriously getting to be more trouble than it’s worth.
I have been in contact with customer support, but they haven’t been able to help me. I’ve lost track of how many times I’ve deleted and reinstalled the app. I’ve updated my iPad, rebooted my iPad, and tried going thru the website to enter my data instead of using the app. Nothing works. I’m watching two active nest boxes right now. Today I visited both but can’t enter both observations today, so I’ll try to remember to enter the second visit tomorrow. This is seriously getting to be more trouble than it’s worth.
abc123MG,
Great update! Easier to use and nice new features
Excellent update that makes it much easier to enter nest observations. Love the new dark mode - makes it easier to see in the bright sun. Also, notable improvements to the map and adding new nests.
88CPC,
Easy to use
Allowing the app to sort my nests by ‘nearby’ makes my nest checks much easier! The new dark mode looks great.
NatureNurtures,
Love the new update
The new update for May 2021 works well and helps me enter my nest checks effortlessly. I have enjoyed the simplified form and “nearby nests” feature.
Emilly22335,
Ok, but one minor thing
Every time I close this app, it logs me out and makes me have to sign back in to my account. This is very annoying but other then that it is an amazing app.
Paul8757$88,
Innovative but riddled with bugs & frustrations
It’s nice that we can all participate in citizen science from our smartphone, but it’s obvious this is an app from a non-profit with limited funds. The app often freezes. Talk-text and auto-correct are both turned off inside the app, so you must very carefully type out all notes and make your own corrections. You cannot upload photos while making an initial entry; you can only take real-time photos. If you try to do so, you end up loitering at the nest violating the contract you agreed to and freaking out the mom & nestlings while you stand at the nest frantically trying to accurately make your entries & get to the one-and-only screen to take your real-time photo. You can only upload pics by returning to the entry after it is saved. You should be able to upload a photo when making the initial entry. It takes numerous seconds to upload each photo. If you exit the app before it finishes uploading, there will be a perpetual message every time you open the app telling you there is an upload pending, but when you access that error message, it tells you there are none pending. The message remains until you find the hidden photo that never finished uploading, delete it, and re-upload it. The web client and the app often seem out of sync. I enjoy NestWatch, feel like I am contributing to ornithology, and recommend the app to others... but I often cuss out my phone while using it! 🤬
julesagogo,
Has potential
I realize this app probably doesn’t get a lot of funding so am making these comments knowing it probably won’t change, but here are my wishes for the app:
Add Touch ID so I don’t have to put in credentials every time, or at least let me save my ID/pw
Add “select from photos” to the photo page so I don’t have to go to the visit to add it
Add Touch ID so I don’t have to put in credentials every time, or at least let me save my ID/pw
Add “select from photos” to the photo page so I don’t have to go to the visit to add it
Dave_K1944,
Very useful
Seems to work seamlessly on my iPhone SE but is prone to locking up when used with my iPad Air 2. Both have the latest operating system.
