BirdCast: Live and forecast maps of bird migration over the United States. Electricity Maps: Live carbon intensity and power sources of electricity grids worldwide.
| BirdCast | Electricity Maps | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Environment & Wildlife Maps | Infrastructure & Energy Maps |
| Coverage | Contiguous United States | Worldwide |
| Updates | Live / real time | Live / real time |
| Data source | NEXRAD weather radar | Grid operators and transmission system data |
| Made by | Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Colorado State University and UMass Amherst | Electricity Maps |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Works well on phones | Works well on phones |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with BirdCast
- Live migration maps from radar
- Three-night migration forecasts
- Local migration dashboards
What you can do with Electricity Maps
- Live carbon intensity by grid zone
- Electricity mix by source
- Power imports and exports
- History
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.