![]() ![]() ![]() By making it easier for beginners to identify birds, we hope Merlin will help grow the community of people who care about and protect birds. This time eBird data are helping beginning birders and people who may have never paid attention to birds before. Over the years, many eBird features have focused on ways in which eBird observations are used in research and on-the-ground conservation. It features ID tips, more than 800 audio recordings from the Macaulay Library, and range maps from The Birds of North America Online. In addition to being a step-by-step ID wizard, Merlin includes more than 1,400 photos, more than half of them taken by eBird project leaders Chris Wood and Brian Sullivan. The ability to narrow down the list of species to within a 25-mile radius of any location in the United States and Canada is a feature that would not be possible without the millions of sightings contributed by eBirders. Just like a birding coach, Merlin asks a few questions and suggests which species could have been in the area at that time of year. It focuses on the 285 most common species in North America (additional species are on the way). Or sign up to receive notification when it’s available on Android later this spring. Make sure you have a WIFI connection before downloading it because of the large size (it has lots of photos and sounds). Merlin Bird ID is available now for iPhone, iPad, and iPod with iOS7. If you find yourself trying to figure out birds in your area, leading bird walks, doing public outreach, or sharing your love of birds with friends and family, please check out Merlin and help spread the word. Merlin uses eBird data to create a short list of birds that match the user’s description and are likely to be found at the location and time of the sighting. We are excited to introduce Merlin Bird ID, an app that leverages the power of eBird observations to help beginners identify common birds. ![]()
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