I always feel a little nervous about highlighting the work of just one company but as we’re here to encourage the sharing of personal experience, that’s just what I’m going to do today!
Spending time in the natural world is just about my favourite pastime. I live in the middle of an AONB and naturally, the more time you spend walking and lingering in such surroundings, the more curious you become. And that’s how I’ve come to love the apps from a company called Isoperla
The company produces field guides for the natural world, covering trees, wild flowers, butterflies, birds, bird song etc. But these aren’t just mini-encylopaedias, oh no. The apps use the functionality of your smartphone or tablet. They identify the species you are looking at or listening to by analysing a photo you’ve taken or a sound being heard through your microphone (a bit like Shazam, but for birdsong!). Even better, this Automatic Recognition technology doesn’t require you to be connected to the Internet, all analysis takes place locally on your phone, within the app.
Highly recommended and adds a ton of enjoyment to your weekend rambles!
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