Wren – Comparison to Birdstack is difficult due to Birdpost being newer. I like the look a bit better of Birdpost. I like Birdstack’s ability to share lists and embed widgets into your own site. This is something I’d expect from Birdpost as they grow and change.

Iris – good find with the copyright stuff. I was in contact with them as well and they are making good on fixing this. I gave them the benefit of the doubt as they are new and a lot of internet photos are sketchy on who owns them, where they came from etc. Not making any excuses for them, but also not willing to jump to conclusions like some of the commenters on the Birdpost blog.

Lana – Blogging is time consuming, but I’d give this one a shot. It is very easy to use and even if you don’t add sightings, you can search other sightings quickly and easily.

One big concern I have about Birdpost is the massive number of photographs they’re using without attribution, and apparently without permission. I haven’t found any sourcing info or credits in the TOS or FAQ, but it concerns me that they may be using both amateur and professional work without permission. One birder here in NC has already found several of his photos, some not attributed, some attributed incorrectly, but all without permission, and has asked for their removal. I’ve emailed them about it and am awaiting a reply.

Jason Peery
Birdpost Co-Founder