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Bird ID (play.google.com)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by OrkneyKomodo@lemmy.sdf.org to c/birding@lemmy.world

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A lot of people probably already know this exists, but for those who don't, there's an awesome app that tells you what birds are around from their calls/songs. It's called "Merlin". You can also give it photos to ID. I usually leave it running in my pocket or hand while I walk around my local RSPB reserve.

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[–] copymyjalopy@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago

It cannot be overstated how cool the audio ID function is. I would not have learned the difference between a red-tailed and red-shouldered hawk otherwise.

[–] mplewis@lemmy.globe.pub 4 points 1 year ago

Never leave home without Merlin!

[–] Showroom7561@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I use the Sound ID feature all the time! It's helped me to identify so many local birds that I hear all the time, but never see.

[–] OrkneyKomodo@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 1 year ago

Same. Didn't know blackcaps were everywhere in the woods near me until I got Merlin.

[–] Lakija@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

I’ve recorded so many cool birds with Merlin! Everyone in my house is now able to recognize a Northern Cardinal.