Is that the tweet of a titmouse? Or the chirp of a chickadee? After you download the app Merlin Bird ID, you can use your smartphone to identify sounds and match them to the birds in trees nearby and ...

He had opened the Merlin Bird ID app by Cornell to pinpoint the specific bird that he knew was in the vicinity, and had found what he was looking for.

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 ...