Birding and bird ID come hand in hand, but for some beginners, it can be tricky to learn differences between bird species. This Merlin bird ID app can help.

A spiffy new discovery in your inbox every Wednesday! The app you need is called Merlin Bird ID , and it’s created by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology at Cornell University. It’s ...

Results are placed on eBird (an online bird reporting tool) or Merlin (a smartphone bird identification app) checklists. The event is held in February before most birds have begun annual migrations.

Results are placed on eBird (an online bird reporting tool) or Merlin (a smartphone bird identification app) checklists. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. The event is held ...