Checklist Creator
Format your bird lists for the field in seconds.
Source Data
We automatically remove numbers, counts, and basic debris.
Details
Layout
Field Checklist
Notes
Look good? Hit print to take it to the field.
How to Use This Birding Checklist
Ready to head into the field? This tool helps you turn a messy list of birds into a beautiful, compact checklist in seconds. Here’s how to get the most out of it.
1. Importing Your List
copy-paste from anywhere. Our smart cleaner handles the formatting for you.
You don't need to format anything yourself. Just copy a list from anywhere—eBird, a blog, or an email—and paste it into the "Paste Text" box. Running our "Smart Clean" tech, we automatically tidy up the mess.
Smart Parsing Capabilities
- Messy Numbers: "1. American Robin" or "12) Blue Jay" → Removed.
- Weird Counts: "Mallard 5x" or "Cardinal - 2" → Cleaned.
- Scientific Names: "(Turdus migratorius)" → Hidden automatically.
2. Custom Layouts
Optimize for density or readability depending on your trip.
Make the list work for you. The layout adjusts instantly so you can fit more birds or give yourself more room to write notes.
Density Modes
- Compact
- Tightens spacing. Best for 100+ species.
- Comfortable
- Standard field guide sizing.
- Spacious
- Large text, ideal for kids or notes.
Style Options
Classic "tick" box.
For writing counts (e.g. "5").
3. Printing Pro Tips
Perfect scaling for A4 and Letter paper sizes.
We've built a special "Print Mode" that hides the website buttons and navigation when you hit print. You'll get just the checklist, scaled perfectly for your paper.
Save Ink
Uncheck "Background Graphics" in your browser's print dialog. We force the checklist to be white anyway, so you don't waste black ink printing a background!
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