Merlin Bird ID for the bird obsessed

I am not a seasoned birdwatcher by any means, but I love watching birds. I live near a very large state park that has undertaken extensive efforts to conserve birds native to our region, so we’re fortunate to have tons of birds right in our backyard

When I discovered the Merlin Bird ID app a couple of years ago, I was immediately hooked. Made by the Cornell Lab or Ornithology, this app listens to the bird sounds around you and then (with a somewhat high degree of accuracy based on my experience at least) identifies the birds nearby.

It is quite the experience to sit in a field, open the app, and see all the species flying around nearby.

Learn more about Merlin Bird ID and how it’s changing ecotourism in this recent NYT’s article: App-Driven Birding Attracts Flocks of Enthusiasts to Colombia

Download Merlin Bird ID HERE: Merlin Bird ID App