18 apps for outdoor adventures, nature lovers and hiking trips – just don’t forget a spare phone battery
From AI photo software that will identify the creature you just saw to portable survival guides that could prove vital in a pinch, these apps will make you a master of the great outdoors in no time
Hiking boots? Check. Waterproofs? Check. A basic knowledge of flora and fauna and some idea of how to survive in the wild? Hmmm.
If you lack an understanding of all things outdoors and it is holding you back from planning exciting day trips and mini adventures, fret no more. These smartphone apps – free and available for both iOS and Android phones, unless otherwise stated – are here to help.
Apps for birdwatching and wildlife-spotting
If you’re heading to the countryside to spot birds, there are lots of apps that can replace a heavy guidebook.
The eBird and BirdsEye apps give you a list of birds recently spotted in your area, and at specific locations nearby. You can log your own sightings for yourself and for others. There are similar apps for the rest of the animal kingdom.
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iNaturalist is a community-based app where members identify photos of animals and plants uploaded by other users. The app uses artificial intelligence to provide identification suggestions.