Eagle-Eyed: Bird-Watching Companion App

Problem Statement

Bird-watching enthusiasts often struggle to identify and document the species they encounter. Existing tools may not provide comprehensive information or tracking features, leading to missed opportunities for learning and engagement.

Approach

Eagle-Eyed offers a streamlined solution for bird watchers by integrating bird identification, location tracking, and personal statistics within an intuitive app. The goal is to enhance the bird-watching experience and foster a deeper connection with nature.

Technologies

Eagle-Eyed leverages Firebase for user authentication and backend services, along with SQLite for local data storage. The app is developed using Kotlin to ensure a seamless user experience and fast performance.

Firebase: Secure backend services and user authentication
Android Studio: IDE for Android app development
Kotlin: Programming languages used for app development
eBird API: For accessing bird species information
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Contributers

The development of ArchiveCol was led by Mulamuleli Mammba, with contributions from a team of passionate developers, designers, and testers committed to creating an exceptional collecting experience.

Team lead/ Lead Developer : Mulamuleli Mammba
UI/UX Designer : Valerie Hlulani Tshuma
Web Developer : Tinashe Danmore
Analyst : Amos Paul Mulele