Description
Birding DVD for Windows and Mac!
For birding enthusiasts of all ages!
Thayer Birding Software and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology have joined forces to create the ultimate DVD for birders. Thayer's Birds of My State or Province version 4 features the 300 bird species seen in each U.S. state or Canadian province (excludes only very rare or accidental species.) During installation, you select the state or province you want to see!
Install this on either a Windows or a Mac computer!
Version 4.5 now available with hundreds of extra photos.
The best just got better! Thayer Birding Software's Birds of My State or Province version 4.5, released February 2012, is an amazing birding resource. Built to run on either Windows or Mac computers, this multimedia DVD includes all North American bird species seen in your state or province (excluding the very rare and accidental species.) Photographs from world-class nature photographers along with songs, sonograms, action videos and detailed range maps all from the renowned Cornell Lab of Ornithology, make this DVD a must-have for your birding library.
You select the state or province you want after you install the program!
This easy to use program offers a wealth of information on the birds of your specific state or province including: over 2,500 photos, hundreds of songs, alarm calls, chip notes and mating songs with sonograms, 200+ action videos of birds in their natural habitat, detailed range maps, hundreds of abundance maps and hundreds of quizzes. The new version 4.5 includes many new photos showing bird's eggs and nests!
Identify Unknown Birds
Eliminate the guesswork with the Identification Wizard. Enter the bird's colors, size, habitat and location and instantly see a photo gallery of all the birds matching your description. Zoom in for startling close-ups and compare photos and songs of multiple birds, side-by-side, for accurate identification. Even if you never see the bird, you can identify it just by its song!
Hone Your Birding Skills
Take one of the hundreds of quizzes or create your own quiz. Select flash card, multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, or pick-one for hours of enjoyment and education!
iPod and MP3 Compatible
Easily export photos and songs for all the birds to your iPod, iPhone or MP3 player for use in the field. Focus on one area or species by creating your own custom playlists.
Track the Birds You See
Keep a record of the date and location of your bird sightings. How many species have you seen?
Highly Detailed New Range Maps and Videos
Range Maps show far greater detail such as state outlines and wintering ranges in Central and South America.
Action Videos
Also from Cornell, over 200 action videos of your favorite birds in their natural habitat; at the nest, in flight and in the water.
The Birder's Handbook
Added Bonus: The Birder's Handbook, a classic 700 page bird reference book is also included in electronic format! Read over 250 essays and find out about the nesting habits, diet and life cycle of each species.
Birds of Your State or Province
All but the very rare and accidental birds can be seen on this DVD. The taxonomic list of bird species was updated in December 2011 and includes the latest ABA and AOU changes to their checklists.
Band Codes for All Birds
Now Use 4-digit Band Codes to find a bird. Enter AMRO to see American Robin. Hone your knowledge of band codes with the new band code quiz!
System Requirements & Technical Support
Windows 7, Vista, XP and 2000 OR Mac OS X 10,4, 10.5, 10.6 or 10.7; 1 Gig RAM; DVD drive; 2.5 GB free space on hard drive; plus hardware and software required to support multimedia applications. Technical support requires Internet access. [Works on 32-bit or 64-bit computers.]
One DVD disc included plus an electronic User's Manual AND The Birder's Handbook (a 700+ page book) in electronic format!
Makes a wonderful gift for the birding enthusiast!
