[Birdnet] Rare birds on my cell phone

[Eric Huish]

I have enjoyed the two separate lists, Birdnet and Birdtalk. I subscribe to both and love to read all the posts, rare or common.  I get it all in my e-mail but my phone is only subscribed to Birdnet.
 
This won't appeal to everyone but I thought a few of you 'chasers' that are not already aware of this may be interested. -  For about four years now I have had my cell phone signed up to Birdnet. I know a few others also do this. As soon as someone posts a rare bird on birdnet I get a text on my phone.  I found it comes in very handy.  I'm not always at my computer to see if something new has come in.  I may get a text and learn of a bird before I go to bed or before I leave for a day of birding and can change my plans rather than finding out too late. I can be down in Washington County with no computer access and learn of a good bird being seen in the area or be updated on a bird still hanging around. I can even send a text to birdnet from my phone to get the word out instantly if I ever find anything really spectacular.  I know not everyone has cell phones or uses the texting feature but this has the potential of getting everyone instant information on a rare bird as soon as someone sees it.  To subscribe I just sent a text to birdnet-subscribe at utahbirds.org. If you ever want to unsubscribe birdnet-unsubscribe at utahbirds.org.  I use verizon and am not sure how this works with other providers.
Eric Huish Pleasant Grove UT poorwill_ at hotmail.com 801-360-8777
 
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