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Countryside living. Getting on a bit. It was only a matter of time before I gave into certain impulses: I’m curious about birdlife. It’s a curiosity that’s at risk of developing into outright ...

Turn your smartphone into your best and most-used birding resource with these handy apps. Our favorite bird identification apps are easy to use, and they’ll help you get the most out of every ...

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 ...

Whether you're a self-proclaimed ornithophile or you simply enjoy the occasional backyard bird sighting, there's always something new to learn about these winged creatures. But with more than 800 bird ...

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 ...

Connecting with nature is beneficial, even when you use technology to do it. And the barrier to entry is almost non-existent with the fun and free Merlin Bird ID app. I'm an expert in software and ...

A Carolina Chickadee holding a seed, photographed Aug. 27, 2022. Mel Green Courtesy of the New Hope Bird Alliance's Mel Green. From hummingbirds to cardinals, bird feeders to bird flu — here are more ...

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Carol Harsh, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Schererville, still uses her first bird log book with bird sightings dating back to 1976. But Harsh also enjoys the convenience of using bird apps on her ...

Birdwatch Ireland has recently released a new bird-identification app. The basic version is free to download and thus, in principle, is an ideal tool to engage the public with Irish birds and perhaps ...

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The upcoming total solar eclipse isn’t just a phenomenon in the sky, it’s one on the ground too. In April, researchers will have a rare chance to study how plants and animals react ...