I am heading to Belize in a couple of weeks, and it occurs to me that I can possibly use my new smart phone (iPhone6) instead of taking a bird book with me. Anyone have any recommendations of apps? Also, I am not totally sure how the connectivity will be when we get out into the jungle of Belize or over the border in Guatemala (we are going to Tikal for a day). So does it make sense to get something that is sort of independent of the phone connectivity? (If this question makes sense…). Thoughts would be appreciated, you guys were a huge help with navigation apps a while ago (and I am now a Waze junky, wouldn’t dream of going back to commuting without it!).
The birding apps I have ( audubon, Sibley) are regional.
You could see if they make a central America related app, but you could also buy a guidebook for the Kindle or ibook application.
Its pretty pricey for an ebook, but it would be handy.
http://www.amazon.com/Birds-Belize-Corrie-Herring-Series-ebook/dp/B0067FVJGQ/ref=tmm_kin_title_0
Also make sure you have an Otterbox or other protective case.
No suggestions of apps, but I do second the waterproof case recommendation. Lifeproof cases allow you to use the phone while it is inside the case and are not as bulky as Otterbox monstrosities.
http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/best-waterproof-iphone-6-cases/
the Defender just came out last fall. It’s pretty easy to hang on to considering I have small hands & I have a six plus.
I don’t remember why I got the Otterbox over the Lifeproof, although Otterbox bought them in 2013.
Maybe cause the Lifeproof was$20 more? or I liked the other colors better. :-/ I also read that the fingerprint reader was temperamental.
But it isn’t waterproof.