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We are deeply indebted to the early users and reviewers of RememBird. They have given us invaluable feedback on the product - helping to make it as easy to use but as flexible and powerful as possible. If you would like to share your own comments, please email us via the address on the Contact Us page.

Also check out who else is using RememBird on our “Users” links page.

ABA Birding March/April 2008

“For the size of the package, the RememBird provides a remarkably good recording (definitely adequate for identification later) and a convenient way of recording those valuable field notes”. For the full review, click here.

Scott Shalaway

“Each year, I visit [Birdwatch America] in hopes of discovering a few great new products that can enhance my enjoyment of birds and nature. This year RememBird gets my grand prize.” Read the full article here

Wildlife Sound Recording Society

This respected organisation has performed a very thorough review that concentrates on RememBird’s bird-song recording capabilities. For the full review click here

Martin Garner

Martin, a current member of the British Birds rarities committee, is passionate about the pioneering edge of British birdwatching. He is currently writing a book due out in summer 2007 which covers the latest discoveries in identification, new equipment and technologies and inspiring stories of adventure the world of birding.

• “A marvelous innovation to take us into the next new frontier of birdwatching"
• "Wished I had one of these on several occasions last autumn...."

Rarebirdspain review by Ricard Gutiérrez

Ricard is one of Spain’s best known birdwatchers and runs www.rarebirdspain.net He has been using RememBird for several months now and has provided a comprehensive review. Read the full review in Spanish on Ricard’s website by clicking here or read our English translation here.

• “This is very much a piece of kit for the modern birder who wants to be ready for anything without also having to carry around special sound equipment.”
• “Its versatility and ease of rapid use will make a real difference both for the professional and for the serious birder.”
• “You will quickly come to see how useful this is and will want to make sure it’s always to hand.”

Birding World

Editor, Steve Gantlett

• “I've got my own Remembird linked up to my 'old' mini-disc speaker and am having fun with it.”
• “I love the Western Palearctic sound card!”

Review by Dave Hatton

Dave has been birding avidly from his UK base and around the world for over 20 years and is now a keen digi-scoper - with articles published in Birding World. He has taken his RememBird as far afield as Spitzbergen and his reviews can be read in Birding World Volume 19, Number 9 (or click here) (and also in the Winter 2006 edition of the Journal of the Wildlife Sound Recording Society).

• “I can see it quickly carving a niche amongst birders. It seems likely to become a trusted companion on many a future birding trip.”

Birdwatch

From the December 2006 Issue, “Tools of the trade” on page 46:

• “... this highly portable device is an asset in the field.
• At £195 the RememBird is sure to prove popular.

Jean Roché - CEBA

Probably the most respected bird-sound recordist in Europe - if not the world - Jean has provided the vast majority of the recordings for the British and European audio field-guides. Initially sceptical of the sound quality possible from such a device, Jean was pleasantly surprised by the quality and the breadth and depth of the audio field-guides - which even go beyond his previous work, the 10 CD set of Birds of Europe.

BBC Wildlife Magazine review by Dominic Couzens

Dominic writes regular columns for BBC Wildlife Magazine, Bird Watching, The National Trust Magazine and Birds. He has provided a brief review of RememBird for BBC Wildlife Magazine’s December 2006 edition (page 78). Dominic comments:

• “Is it worth it? Yes. It’s great for recording on-the-spot details of sightings while at the same time helping you to get to grips with bird sounds.”
• “I have found it to be very useful and have recommended it as a suitable Christmas gift. I have genuinely found this to be an excellent product” (This latter quote is from Dominic direct to us, not quoted from the review)

Carlos Bethancourt - Canopy Tower, Panama

Carlos is the principle guide at the Canopy Tower in Panama. He first saw RememBird during its early field trials in May 2005 and now uses one himself in place of the CD player and pouch full of CDs he used to carry around with him. Click here for more details of the field trial and some example recordings made there.

Dr. Fernley Symons

Fernley holds a doctorate in Ecology and Evolution. He is one of our earliest paying customers and we have helped him to build audio field-guides for Sri Lanka and Paraguay. He now owns two RememBirds - making him our first repeat customer!

• “The recorder performed well and proved useful in learning the call of large-billed warbler (a new call for my driver-guide, I think). It also proved helpful when the tour company's tape proved inadequate for the task.”
• “All who saw it were impressed by its capabilities”
• “Given its size and quality, I would suggest it’s an essential piece of kit for anyone going somewhere with even a moderately sized avifauna.”

Wildlife Extra

Featured as “Technology of the month”, December 2006. Full review here.

• “Very much a lightweight, field recorder, a great deal of thought has gone into the design and usage of this product.”
• “Designed 100% for birders, it would also be fantastic on safari, especially at night, for listening to the sounds of the bush. Elephants’ rumbles, bush baby shrieks and leopard coughs would all come through beautifully”