If you’ve ever heard a bird and wondered what it was, the free Merlin Bird ID app for iPhone offers one of the easiest ways ...

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 ...

Birding season has arrived, bringing with it many birds we have yet to identify. Birding apps are the solution, whether you’re hearing an unfamiliar bird call or seeing a species you haven’t ...

As spring arrives, use these apps and other tools to identify birds, trees and plants in your backyard and on local trails.

Much like people planning seasonal travel, migratory birds rely on environmental cues to decide when to begin their spring ...

I was recently creeping through a clearing of downed trees in a wooded Brooklyn park with my iPhone in hand. Birds were singing everywhere, but through the din, I was recording a peculiar song: It was ...

The dawn chorus is beautiful anywhere, but your local birdsong may sound rather different to nearby areas. Even in the same ...

Get ready to flock to these locations.