DATTLE / Field collection
Bird Watching
Keep a record of a bird sighting with a photo, location, count, and habitat. One entry per sighting keeps a group of birds separate from a later encounter.
Make it your own
On the web, sign in and choose New Dattle → Template. Web Dattles use Shared access; you can start with just yourself and invite people later. For a Private Dattle stored on your device, use the mobile app.
Start from the template
In New Dattle, choose Template and search for Bird Watching, or browse Field collection. Open its preview, choose Use template, and review the name and fields before saving. The suggested name is Bird Watching Log.
Capture your first entry
Add a clear photo if available, select the sighting location, and record the count. Use Observation Heading for the direction you were looking and Notes for behavior.
Review and keep it useful
Compare photos in Card view and search habitat or observation notes. Verify suggested species names against the image and your field observations.
TEMPLATE FIELDS
What Bird Watching includes
These are the starting fields and choices in this template. You can review and adjust the setup before saving your Dattle.
| Field | Type | What to record |
|---|---|---|
| Photo | Image | Add a photo that shows the details relevant to this record. |
| Location | Location | Select the location relevant to this observation or event. |
| Observation Heading | Sensor — Heading | Record the heading in degrees and describe the reference direction in your notes. |
| Count | Number | Enter the measured or recorded amount, keeping the unit consistent. |
| Habitat | Choice | Choices: Forest; Wetland; Shore; Field; Garden; Urban; Feeder; Other. |
| Notes | Text | Use a clear description that will make sense when you revisit the record. |
Sensor capture depends on the device and permissions. On the web, use Enter manually for sensor values. Keep the reading’s unit and measurement context with the record.
Review the AI outputs
This template can create the following outputs from the indicated fields:
- Photo → Species, Scientific Name
Compare generated text with your original entry and correct it before using or sharing it.
READY TO START?
Create your first few records
You can also use this field layout in a notebook or spreadsheet.
Available in the US on iOS, Android, and the web. Features and limits vary by plan; some require a subscription.