Birding Apps
A wonderful hobby with phone help.
1. Merlin Bird ID
Free from Cornell Lab. ID by sound. Aim phone at a singing bird — name appears.
2. eBird
Free. Log every bird you see. Citizen science — your sightings help researchers.
3. Audubon Bird Guide
Free. Detailed info on every North American bird. Great photos.
4. Photo ID
Take a phone photo of a bird. Apps identify it from the image.
5. Hotspots
eBird shows nearby spots where birders are seeing rare species right now.
6. Yard list
Track every species visiting your yard. Surprisingly addictive.
Free birding clubs meet weekly in most cities. Search your area in eBird groups.