Flyway

Available now · iOS / iPadOS · Subscription

Birding intelligence for active birders

Flyway helps birders decide where to go, what to chase, and which birds matter most right now.

Built for active birders, Flyway combines live eBird sightings with your own birding history to create a faster, more personal field companion. See birds reported near you, spot notable sightings, explore hotspots, track target species, save favorite places and routes, and compare current reports against birds you still need for your life list or year list.

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What it does

With a My eBird CSV import, Flyway becomes more than a sightings app. It turns your own eBird history into on-device list context, so you can quickly tell whether a bird is new for you, useful for a region, or worth changing plans for.

Features

  • Birds Near You with distance and recent-days filters.
  • Notable Sightings for your location or saved region.
  • Nearby hotspot maps and hotspot detail.
  • Your Patch for tracking a favorite home birding spot.
  • Target Species lists with nearby matches.
  • Route Planner for birding drives and stop ideas.
  • Saved sightings, hotspots, and reusable routes.
  • Life List import from My eBird CSV.
  • Background alerts for rare birds, targets, and personal needs.
  • Native iPhone and iPad experience.

Who it is for

Active birders, eBirders, patch birders, birders chasing targets, birders planning routes, and traveling birders who need current context.

Sources and limitations

Flyway uses live eBird data for current sightings and hotspot activity. It uses your imported My eBird CSV for personal list comparisons and needs-based filtering. A free personal eBird API token is currently required.

eBird reporting density varies by region, season, observer effort, and hotspot activity. Flyway helps interpret current reports, but field conditions and bird movement can change quickly.

Privacy and field use

Location access improves nearby features but is optional. Notifications are optional and used only for bird alerts you enable. Your imported My eBird CSV is used for personal list context.

FAQ

Is Flyway an eBird replacement?

No. Flyway is an eBird-powered field companion.

Do I need an eBird API token?

A free personal eBird API token is currently required.

Can Flyway show birds I still need?

Yes, with a My eBird CSV import.

Does Flyway send notifications?

Only if you enable alerts.