Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jun. 30—Is that the tweet of a titmouse? Or the chirp of a chickadee? After you download the app Merlin Bird ID, you can use your ...

The free app, Merlin Bird ID, offers quick identification help for all levels of bird watchers and outdoor enthusiasts to help you learn about the birds in any country in the world. That morning, I ...

Are you one of those birdwatchers that enjoys guessing what kind of feathered friend belongs to each birdsong you hear outside? Do you pride yourself on being able to identify New England birds like ...

It’s spring, and nature is pulling me away from my computer as I write this. The sun is shining, the world is warming up, and the birds are chirping away. And that got me thinking: What if a ...

Birding is a popular pastime for people of all ages. According to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, more than 45 million people enjoy watching birds. It’s a hobby you can pick up at any time, it’s ...

Spring is here, and the air is full of birdsong. The Merlin Bird ID app tells you what type of birds you’re hearing … plus it’s quick, easy and free. With this software from the Cornell Lab of ...

You’re walking in a natural area, and you see a little bird flitting around in the underbrush. You wonder what type of bird ...

Why birding is suddenly everywhere and how to get started.

As we age, we all slow down to some degree, and if you are moving slower, you are likely taking more time to notice what is going on around you. For many of us, that means you take a larger interest ...

I didn’t notice the scarlet tanager until the alert appeared on my phone: “Merlin heard a new bird!” Despite its brilliant plumage — jet-black wings on a crimson body — the songbird can be a hard one ...

Is that the tweet of a titmouse? Or the chirp of a chickadee? After you download the Merlin Bird ID app, you can use your smartphone to identify sounds and match them to the birds in trees nearby and ...