Learn to recognise every UK garden bird
A free, friendly app that teaches you all 51 common garden birds, by sight and song, and uses spaced repetition so they actually stick.
No account. No ads. A few minutes a day.
"What's that bird?" Finally answered
You watch them at the feeder every day but can't quite name them. Field guides are overwhelming and nothing you look up ever sticks. Learn Birds fixes exactly that.
How it works
Three quick question types, a few minutes a day, and the science does the remembering for you.
See a real photo
Name the bird from a genuine photograph, the way you'll meet it in the garden.
Spot the difference
Tap the right bird from lookalikes, so you learn what actually tells them apart.
Learn the song
Once you know a bird by sight, learn it by ear from real field recordings.
Why people love it
Just the birds you'll see
The 51 common UK garden birds, no wading through 300 species you'll never meet.
It actually sticks
Spaced repetition brings each bird back right before you'd forget it, for good.
Sight and song
Learn to recognise birds by their look and their call, with real photos and recordings.
One tap to start
No account, no password, no email. Open the link and you're learning in seconds.
Private & offline
Your progress stays on your device, and the whole app works with no signal.
Warm for any age
Big clear photos and a gentle pace, lovely for children, parents and grandparents alike.
The 51 UK garden birds you'll learn
From the everyday feeder favourites to the occasional garden visitor.
- Blue Tit
- Great Tit
- Coal Tit
- Long-tailed Tit
- Robin
- Blackbird
- House Sparrow
- Dunnock
- Wren
- Chaffinch
- Goldfinch
- Greenfinch
- Bullfinch
- Starling
- Magpie
- Jay
- Jackdaw
- Woodpigeon
- Collared Dove
- Song Thrush
- Nuthatch
- Great Spotted Woodpecker
- Green Woodpecker
- Goldcrest
- Grey Heron
- Sparrowhawk
- Kestrel
- Swift
- Swallow
- House Martin
- Pied Wagtail
- …and 20 more
Frequently asked questions
Is Learn Birds free?
Yes. Completely free, with no ads and nothing to buy.
Do I need to create an account?
No. Just open the link and start learning. No signup, password or email required.
Does it work offline?
Yes. Learn Birds installs like an app and works fully offline, so you can practise in the garden or on a walk with no signal.
Which birds does it cover?
The 51 most common UK garden birds, from the Blue Tit and Robin to the Goldfinch, Wren and Grey Heron, with real photographs and, for many, their songs.
How does it help me remember the birds?
It uses spaced repetition, the science behind the best language apps. Each bird comes back for review just as you're about to forget it, so it moves into long-term memory.
Is it good for beginners and children?
Yes. It's warm and simple for any age, with big clear photos and a gentle pace. No jargon or heavy field guides.
Is my data private?
Your progress is stored only on your own device. There's no account and nothing is sold. Only anonymous, cookie-free usage stats are collected to improve the app.
Start knowing your garden birds today
Free, no signup, and it works offline. A few minutes a day is all it takes.
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