Scythebill is a program that lets you record bird sightings in a spreadsheet on your computer. That way you can open the file with the platform or with an office suite. The program has a large database that lets you identify thousands of bird species and subspecies and their habitats. The environment is designed for birdwatching enthusiasts who enter large amounts of data every day.
A Simple Interface for Recording Sightings
Once you download the program from its official website, you'll see a simple interface where you can register your sightings quickly and easily. You'll need to choose between creating a new file, opening an existing one, or importing records, depending on the task at hand.
Once you open the file, you can identify and enter the bird species, subspecies, or hybrid, either from the platform's database or by adding it yourself. In its registration sheet you can write a description, then the type of bird (size, male, female, adult, etc.), as well as add files such as photographs and incorporate a code. As you can see, the environment makes it very easy to record your bird sightings, but it also stands out for its simplicity in viewing reports, searching for species, and searching for habitat locations.
Search and Organize by Region
You can always access its categories and then return to the main menu. From the menu, you can search for birds by continents and regions (Africa, Arctic Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Eurasia, Indian Ocean, North America, Pacific Ocean, South America, South Polar Region, etc.), or search its database by species, so you can add a bird you've sighted from its database or start a new record from scratch. Then, if you're interested, you can change the language, add your region and your vocation from the preferences, among other features.
A Free Tool for Birdwatchers
The platform is really a very good tool for recording your bird sightings and saving all the details, but it also has a taxonomy option that lets you classify birds into different categories. It's an ideal companion to use alongside bird identification apps like Xeno-Canto or ChirpOMatic. Scythebill is a free program available for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux.
Official site: Scythebill
