Every birder should really have the Merlin Bird ID app on your mobile phone, to help you identify birds in the field. With continual improvements, Merlin has become invaluable with features including quick bird identification using a simple 3-step process. It has beautiful color photos of each species, along with range maps and species-specific information about the birds you find. Merlin also features Sound ID to identify birds by their songs or calls, and Photo ID, which can identify birds you photograph. Merlin also works offline, making it ideal when you get beyond home.

Merlin is powered by eBird, which allows you to build custom lists of the birds you are likely to see wherever you are or for locations you plan to visit. Use the filter options to explore birds for different locations or times of the year, and much more. Get more information about the highly regarded Merlin Bird ID app by referring to 8 helpful and interesting links at Merlin Tips and Tricks

You can learn more and download the Free Merlin Bird ID app to help you to identify the birds you see and hear on October Big Day this Saturday, and every day, at Merlin Bird ID