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 ...

Q&A with Merlin Bird ID app researcher on how far birding app has come and a future focus beyond birds, which New Jersey ...

Gazette reporter Jennifer Mulson discovers her new favorite phone app – Merlin Bird ID. The free app identifies birds through their calls and photos.

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 ...

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 ...

One year ago, Congress defunded public media. Now that we're 100% community funded, please become a sustaining member or increase your existing membership today. When I lived in the UK, I worked on a ...

Birdwatching has long been associated with field guides, binoculars and very early mornings, but a younger generation is giving the hobby fresh wings. Children and teenagers are learning bird calls ...