Bird Watching Magazine

Birding news, gear & advice: what, when, where to spot plus the kit to help you

Bauer Consumer Media Ltd · com.bauermedia.birdwatching

Not rated yet 1K+ downloads v3.47 59.5 MB Android 8.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v3.47 (3047)
Updated: Sep 25, 2025 (1 year ago)
APK size: 59.5 MB
Requires: Android 8.0+ (API 26)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: News & Magazines (app)
Listed since: Mar 11, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 18
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Bird Watching Magazine is an app by Bauer Consumer Media Ltd in the News & Magazines category, listed since at least March 2021. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 3.37, the APK grew from 43.6 MB to 59.5 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 8.0. It asks for 18 permissions, none of them sensitive. It asks for the same permissions as version 3.41. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v3.47

UX improvements.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Bird Watching is the UK’s best-selling birding - what to spot, when to spot, where to spot - we've got you covered! Whether you’re a back garden birder or you ‘bird the world’ in the most iconic birding hotspots, we’ll help you every step of the way with inspiration; what to look for, when and where; what kit will help you along the way, and the vital expert tips that we've accumulated over decades of birding, from back gardens to the world's most iconic wildlife hotspots.  As a Bird Watching member, you will get:   - Immediate access to all our content   - Unlimited access to our archive   - A selection of highlighted articles from the editor   - Members-only rewards including discounts, prizes, and freebies       Features of the app we love:     - Read or listen to articles (choice of three voices)   - Browse all current and back issues     - Free articles available to non-members    - Search content that interests you    - Save articles from the content feed to enjoy later   - Switch between Digital View and Magazine View for the best experience    In each issue of Bird Watching, you will find:     In the field including your birding month and UK birding locations, tried and tested by our expert team  Inspiring features to indulge your hobby  Bird the world inspiration  Bird sightings – the most detailed list of birds spotted in the UK each month  Gear and reviews - we've tested the latest gear so you don't have to Download today! Please Note: This app is more reliable in OS 5-11. The app may not work well with any Android operating system from OS 5 or before. Anything from Lollipop onwards is good. Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Your Google Wallet account will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, at the same period length, unless you change your subscriptions preferences in your settings. You can manage your subscription through your account settings after purchase, though no cancellation of the current subscription will be allowed during an active subscription period. Terms of use: https://www.bauerlegal.co.uk/app-terms-of-use-03032025 Privacy policy: https://www.bauerdatapromise.co.uk

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v3.37. Since v3.39 it requires Android 8.0+.

v3.47 LATEST Sep 25, 2025 59.5 MB TRUSTED v3.41 Oct 29, 2024 58.1 MB TRUSTED v3.39 Sep 24, 2024 56 MB TRUSTED v3.37 Aug 3, 2023 43.6 MB TRUSTED

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Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Sep 25, 2025.
Certificate issued to “Bauer Vertriebs KG” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 3 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Sep 25, 2025
Validated against Google Play Sep 25, 2025
Signed byCN=Bauermedia, OU=birdwatching_20141024025505, O=Bauer Vertriebs KG, L=Hamburg, C=DE
Signing certificate (SHA-1)48:77:97:C7:97:02:C3:0F:0C:45:E6:8C:49:DE:47:CC:EB:47:AE:3C
File MD58a0511484eb68468d85cd09d760b1b23
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (18)

Bird Watching Magazine requests 18 permissions, none of them sensitive.

Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Foreground service data sync android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
Foreground service media playback android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.bauermedia.birdwatching.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Reorder tasks android.permission.REORDER_TASKS
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

Bird Watching Magazine APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Bird Watching Magazine for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 8.0 or later. Version 3.37 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 3.37 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is Bird Watching Magazine free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the Bird Watching Magazine APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 3 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 8a0511484eb68468d85cd09d760b1b23.