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 ...

Despite its brilliant plumage — jet-black wings on a crimson body — the songbird can be a hard one to spot in a forest because it prefers to stay high in the canopy. It sounds a little like a robin to ...

Merlin hears merlin Q: My husband and I were out in our yard when we heard a bird call that we didn’t recognize. Using the Merlin Bird ID app, we learned that it was a merlin. We watched it for a long ...

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 ...