Bird Watching Software
and Wild Bird Species Books (below)

Windows System Requirements: Windows 7, Vista, XP and 2000; 1 Gig RAM; DVD drive; 6 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.] Not available for Mac.

• 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.
• Enjoy 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 or MP3 player for use in the field. Focus on one area or species by creating your own custom playlists.
• Keep a record of the date and location of your bird sightings.

GOLD EDITION Exclusives:

• Import YOUR OWN Photos,Songs and Videos.
• "My Quizzes" - Easily create your own quizzes on Butterflies, Wildflowers, Birds of the World - even People!
• Bird Action Videos from Cornell, over 450 new action videos of your favorite birds in their natural habitat; at the nest, in flight and in the water -- for a total of 551 videos on this DVD.
• 957 Birds of North America - See an additional 32 species on the Gold DVD. These new species are considered accidental. This list was updated in November 2008 and includes the latest ABA changes to their checklist.
• Now Use 4-digit Band Codes to find a bird. Enter AMRO to see American Robin.
• 695 Range Maps have been added showing far greater detail such as state outlines and wintering ranges in Central and South America.

Thayer Birding Software's Gold Edition DVD version 5 is the ultimate birding resource. 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.

This easy to use program offers a wealth of information on 957 species of birds including: 2,850 photos, 708 songs, alarm calls, chip notes and mating songs with sonograms, 551 action videos of birds in their natural habitat, 957 detailed range maps and 837 abundance maps and thousands of variations on over 700 quizzes. This is the definitive edition of birding software!

Windows System Requirements: This DVD works on either Windows or Mac computers. For Windows: Windows 7, Vista, XP or 2000 operating system (32-bit or 64-bit computers); For Mac: OS X 10.7 (Lion), 10.6 (Snow Leopard), 10.5 (Leopard) or 10.4 (Tiger); Intel processor; DVD drive; 2.5 Gig on hard drive; plus hardware and software required to support multimedia applications. Some features of this DVD require an Internet connection.

• 700 bird species seen in the U.S. or Canada.
• Installs on Windows and Mac computers.
• View 2,500 color photographs on this DVD.
• Download songs and photos to an iPod for your own personal use.
• Learn from 700 range maps.
• Listen to songs of 653 species of wild birds.
• Test yourself with 700 birding quizzes.
• 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.

Thayer Birding Software and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology have joined forces to create the ultimate DVD for birders. The Thayer's Guide to Birds of North America version 4 features the 700 bird species seen in the U.S. or Canada (excludes only very rare or accidental species.) Install this on either a Windows or a Mac computer! This incredible DVD includes 2,500 color photos, 700 range maps and songs for 653 species. 275 video clips showing bird behavior are also included. This DVD can help you identify unfamiliar birds. Simply select the color, size, habitat, location or sound of your bird and the Identification Wizard will show you everything that matches your description! Also included are 700 quizzes arranged into "Birding Hot Spots", "Christmas Bird Counts", Favorite Birds" and more. Set the level at Easy or crank it all the way up to Difficult. Select Multiple Choice, Fill-in-the-blank, Flash Card or "Pick One" quizzes. This DVD also includes a listing and record keeping program to help you remember the birds you have seen. With version 4, you can also share Custom Lists with your friends, download songs and photos to an iPod for your own personal use and add your own comments for each bird. New colorful icons make it very easy to use the DVD. New features in version 4 include detailed range maps showing the Central and South American ranges, Banding Codes and an ID Wizard Photo galley that displays not just males in breeding plumage, but females or immatures as well. 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.

Windows System Requirements: This DVD works on either Windows or Mac computers. For Windows: Windows 7, Vista, XP or 2000 operating system (32-bit or 64-bit computers); For Mac: OS X 10.7 (Lion), 10.6 (Snow Leopard), 10.5 (Leopard) or 10.4 (Tiger); Intel processor; DVD drive; 2.5 Gig on hard drive; plus hardware and software required to support multimedia applications. Some features of this DVD require an Internet connection.

• Select your state during installation.
• Installs on Windows and Mac computers.
• Test your knowledge with hundreds of quizzes.
• Watch video clips showing bird behavior.
• Download songs and photos to an iPod for your own personal use.
• See 300 range maps.
• 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.

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! This incredible DVD includes over a thousand color photos, 300 range maps and songs for virtually every species. Hundreds of video clips showing bird behavior are also included. This DVD can help you identify unfamiliar birds. Simply select the color, size, habitat, location or sound of your bird and the Identification Wizard will show you everything that matches your description! Also included are hundreds of quizzes arranged into "Birding Hot Spots", "Christmas Bird Counts", Favorite Birds" and more. Set the level at Easy or crank it all the way up to Difficult. Select Multiple Choice, Fill-in-the-blank, Flash Card or "Pick One" quizzes. This DVD also includes a listing and record keeping program to help you remember the birds you have seen. With version 4, you can also share Custom Lists with your friends, download songs and photos to an iPod for your own personal use and add your own comments for each bird. New colorful icons make it very easy to use the DVD. New features in version 4 include detailed range maps showing the Central and South American ranges, Banding Codes and an ID Wizard Photo galley that displays not just males in breeding plumage, but females or immatures as well. 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.