Heard a chirp or spotted a flutter? These free apps identify backyard birds by sight or sound — no binoculars or in-depth ...

I was recently creeping through a clearing of downed trees in a wooded Brooklyn park with my iPhone in hand. Birds were singing everywhere, but through the din, I was recording a peculiar song: It was ...

Birding is a popular pastime for people of all ages. According to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, more than 45 million people enjoy watching birds. It’s a hobby you can pick up at any time, it’s ...

Ready to learn about bird-watching for beginners? Grab binoculars and a field guide, connect with other birders, then go see ...

Spring is here, and the air is full of birdsong. The Merlin Bird ID app tells you what type of birds you’re hearing … plus it’s quick, easy and free. With this software from the Cornell Lab of ...

A: Watching the birds at my feeders is such a fun and relaxing pastime. Glad you are enjoying it, too. When my grandchildren are around, I tell them about the birds they see, such as what they eat and ...

I’ve mentioned before that I’m a haphazard birdwatcher. I can identify birds with obvious characteristics, but all those small brown birds that differ only in a wing bar or subtle pattern in body ...

In a study conducted at the University of Helsinki, AI was trained to classify bird sounds with increasing accuracy. The ...