BirdTab

BirdTab

Birds instead of blank tabs


Why?

New tabs are boring. Just a search bar and maybe some bookmarks. I wanted something that made me pause for a second—birds felt right.

What It Does

Every new tab shows a different bird: photo, name, facts, and the actual call you can play. Data comes from eBird and wildlife photographers.

Features

  • Bird photos from wildlife photographers
  • Species info from eBird
  • Actual bird call recordings
  • Customize by region to see local birds
  • Quiet hours (no 2 AM bird sounds)

How It's Built

  • Chrome extension, offline-first so tabs load instantly
  • Audio API for the bird calls
  • Settings sync across devices

Results

100+ five-star reviews. People call it a "mental reset." Partnered with Audubon Society, BirdLife International, and Cornell Lab of Ornithology.

"A 5-second pause with a bird photo is surprisingly effective at resetting my brain."

Takeaway

Not every project needs to solve a big problem. Sometimes making a small moment better is enough. I now know way more about Scarlet Tanagers than I expected.


On the Chrome Web Store. Still updated regularly.

Website: birdtab.app

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