Tuesday Tip: Birding Made Easy with Merlin App

June 2, 2026

Merlin bird app logo. As the days grow longer and the landscape comes alive, spring invites us to step outside. How often do you hear a complex symphony of birdsong or catch a flash of color in the trees and wonder, “What kind of bird is that?”. Spring marks peak migration season, making it the most exciting time of year to start birding.

Merlin is a free, AI-powered tool that makes bird identification accessible to everyone. It puts an expert ornithologist right in your pocket, ready to help you identify birds in four simple ways:

Sound ID: Open the app and press record; Merlin listens to nearby birds and delivers real-time, scrolling suggestions with sample images of each species.
Photo ID: Snap a photo or upload one from your gallery, and Merlin’s computer vision analyzes it to suggest the most likely matches.
Step-by-Step ID: If you spot a bird but cannot capture a photo, answer five quick questions about size, color, activity, location, and date, and Merlin narrows the possibilities.
Explore Birds: Browse a custom list of species likely to appear in your area based on the time of year.

You do not need to be a bird enthusiast to enjoy Merlin. Turn your daily walk into a game by asking yourself, “Which bird will I collect today?”. You may find yourself staying out longer just to spot one more. Use the app’s Life List to track the birds and calls you have encountered and take advantage of offline mode when you venture onto remote trails with limited service. Skip the field guides and binoculars, just head outside and start birding.

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