Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab

Recommended by Meaghan

This is a game changer that has brought so much joy to me and my family. New traditions include popsicles on the front steps with my son while we use this app, and weekend post-bedtime drinks with husband unwinding and bird-listening. We are a bird family now. 10/10 rec!

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Jim Sterling4mo ago

I recommend this app quite possibly more than any other thing. It’s absolutely amazing and has become a part of many special conversations.

4 months ago

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Very Carrie

@verycarrieMay 3, 2026

I’ve recently really gotten into birds so this is right up my alley! Thanks!

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Merlin Bird ID

Paige Stewart Enslow

“the greatest app of all time. listens for birds around you and helps you identify them. brings life’s greatest mini game (birding) to the people.”

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Jim Sterling

“I recommend this app quite possibly more than any other thing. It’s absolutely amazing and has become a part of many special conversations.”

Kathryn Kelly

“The Merlin Bird ID app is one of the coolest things I’ve downloaded lately. It was created by Cornell Lab of Ornithology with researchers from California Institute of Technology and identifies bird calls in real time.. showing which birds you’re hearing and how many different types are around you. I recorded 12 different birds from my front porch yesterday morning. My dad found this app and now I’”