🦉🎶 Just discovered the Merlin Bird ID app by Cornell and I’m OBSESSED! 🐦📲 You can ID birds by sound or photo—and it’s like having a birdwatching expert in your pocket! 🧠🌿Nature just got a whole lot more magical. ✨#BirdNerd #MerlinBirdID #CornellLab #BackyardBirding #BirdwatchingFun #NatureLovers #BirdSongs #ExploreOutdoors #BirdAppMagic #LiveTheVibe #jmackimagery 🐥📷🪶 | Jamie MacKenzie

Our Video of the Week introduces you to the Cornell Lab's Merlin Bird ID app's new, groundbreaking tool: sound ID. Merlin can recognize the sounds of more than 400 species from the U.S. and Canada, with that number set to expand rapidly in future updates. What's that bird singing? Let the app listen to the song and it will tell you. Check it out and watch the video to find out how we made it happen: https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/ | Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Dive into the world of bird identification with us! 🦅🔎 Watch our Avian Care Specialist demonstrate how to use the Merlin Bird ID app to spot and learn about the amazing birds around you. Let's get outside, explore nature, and marvel at the beauty of our feathered friends! #BirdIdentification #MerlinBirdID #Birdwatching | Alaska Raptor Center

Happy Freedom Friday! This Merlin was rescued by our ambulance after colliding with a window. Upon arrival at our hospital, the bird exhibited signs of head trauma and had blood in its mouth. Following a thorough intake exam, our veterinary staff developed a treatment plan, and the Merlin remained in our care for 22 days. The Merlin is a small falcon found across North America. It primarily preys on other birds, often catching them midair during high-speed pursuits. The Merlin's flight speed ave