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 ...

Because birding requires little gear, and can be done almost anywhere, it’s a great activity for your next trip. Here’s what ...

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David Carr highlights the birds, mammals and marine life you might see on vacation from the mountains to the coast.

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The two Carillon Historical Park eaglets are growing up fast. Both have reached major milestones in their development by ...

The free app Merlin Bird ID from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology does both. Also free, the Audubon Bird Guide app from the nonprofit conservation group uses visual input to identify birds and ...

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More people than ever are engaging in outdoor recreational activities like biking, climbing, camping and hiking. As a ...