BirdCast: Live and forecast maps of bird migration over the United States. explore.org Live Cams: Live nature cams: bears, eagles, reefs and more.
| BirdCast | explore.org Live Cams | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Environment & Wildlife Maps | Webcams, Radio & Sound Maps |
| Coverage | Contiguous United States | Worldwide |
| Updates | Live / real time | Live / real time |
| Data source | NEXRAD weather radar | explore.org camera network |
| Made by | Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Colorado State University and UMass Amherst | explore.org (Annenberg Foundation) |
| 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 explore.org Live Cams
- Live wildlife cams
- Highlights and seasonal favourites
- Chat with other viewers
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.