BirdCast: Live and forecast maps of bird migration over the United States. River Runner: Follow a raindrop from anywhere to the sea.
| BirdCast | River Runner | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Environment & Wildlife Maps | Environment & Wildlife Maps |
| Coverage | Contiguous United States | Worldwide |
| Updates | Live / real time | Static archive |
| Data source | NEXRAD weather radar | Hydrological datasets |
| Made by | Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Colorado State University and UMass Amherst | Sam Learner |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Works well on phones | Works well on phones |
| Map view | Flat map | 3D |
| 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 River Runner
- Click anywhere to trace water to the sea
- 3D flyover of the route
- River names along the way
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.