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BirdSpot Score
Compare hotspots based on your personal life list. Our scoring algorithm uses recent eBird checklist data to show you where you're most likely to find new birds.
The missing features of eBird.
eBird is an incredible resource, but it doesn't do everything. BirdSpot fills in the gaps with features designed to make your birding more productive and enjoyable.
What is BirdSpot?
BirdSpot is a free tool built for birders who want to get more out of their eBird data. We help you find the best spots to see the birds you're looking for—whether that's in your local patch or on a trip across the world.
Features
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Daily Alerts
Get a daily report of the best hotspots in your region, customized to your lists and preferences.
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Trip Planning
Planning a birding trip? Find the ideal hotspots across multiple days and locations to maximize your target species.
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List Management
Import and manage your life lists, target lists, and any other custom lists you want to track.
How It Works
BirdSpot connects to the eBird API to access the latest birding data. To use BirdSpot, you'll need a free eBird API key. Once connected, you can import your eBird lists and start exploring hotspots tailored to your birding goals.
Free Forever
BirdSpot is and always will be free to use. We're birders building tools for other birders. If you find BirdSpot helpful, consider supporting the project—10% of donations go to eBird, and another 10% goes to environmental conservation organizations.