Buffalo Rising

Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab of Ornithology

I first discovered Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab of Ornithology earlier this summer, when I was trying to figure out the identity of a particular bird of prey in my neighborhood. After looking at a ...
Star Tribune

A veteran bird-watcher gives Merlin bird ID app a test drive

Merlin was on the job at Westwood Hills Nature Center in St. Louis Park one recent day, helping birders identify bird songs. Not Merlin the storied magician, although what was happening could be ...
Cult of Mac

Easily identify the birds you hear with Merlin Bird ID [Awesome Apps]

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 ...
Berkshire Eagle

Apps like Merlin can be helpful when identifying birds, but shouldn't become a crutch when birding

Springtime and the world in early May is alive with birdsong before sunrise: to some, a discordant cacophony, to others, a heavenly, harmonious chorus. Gone are the days when you just grabbed your ...