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Merlin Bird ID

Hear a bird? Find out what it is

What it does

Point your phone at birdsong and Merlin names the birds singing, live. It can also identify birds from photos or a few questions.

Who it’s for

Walkers, gardeners, kids and anyone curious about the birds around them.

Why it’s cool

Free and from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Watching the names pop up as birds sing is pure joy.

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