Identify the birds you see and hear using your phone The Cornell Lab of Ornithology's Merlin Bird ID app is one of my favorite nature phone apps. It is designed to help people identify birds in North America. The Merlin Bird ID mobile app is a powerful tool for bird enthusiasts, developed by the Cornell … Continue reading Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s Merlin Bird ID mobile app
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Bird migration forecasting
Predicting bird migrations with real-time forecasts. I have shared my respect and appreciation for nature and its conservation including wild birds many times already, so it is no surprise that I monitor and take an active interest in fall and spring bird migrations. Thanks to some recent technology and innovations, tracking bird migrations patterns is … Continue reading Bird migration forecasting
Sibley bird guide app
This bird guide app isn't free but it is an excellent set of field guidebooks turned into an app. Sibley Birds App David Allen Sibley is a renowned American ornithologist and artist celebrated for his exceptional contributions to bird identification. Born in 1961, Sibley gained widespread recognition for his groundbreaking field guides, notably "The Sibley … Continue reading Sibley bird guide app
Barn Swallow
Acrobatic, delicate, dedicated parents. Barn Swallows gracing my barn evoke a lively spectacle of nature. With iridescent blue-black plumage, their aerobatic flights adorn the pasture, capturing the essence of summer. These agile birds skillfully snatch insects mid-air, contributing to natural pest control. Nests, meticulously crafted from mud, cling beneath eaves, echoing a timeless bond between … Continue reading Barn Swallow