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

I first discovered Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab of Ornithology earlier this summer, when I was trying to figure out the identity of a particular bird of prey in my neighborhood. After looking at a ...

Look for flashes of white on dark roads, and you might spot an American barn owl. Learn about a barn owl call, nest, wings ...

It’s spring, and nature is pulling me away from my computer as I write this. The sun is shining, the world is warming up, and the birds are chirping away. And that got me thinking: What if a ...

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 ...

Turn your smartphone into your best and most-used birding resource with these handy apps. Our favorite bird identification apps are easy to use, and they’ll help you get the most out of every ...

Whether you're a self-proclaimed ornithophile or you simply enjoy the occasional backyard bird sighting, there's always something new to learn about these winged creatures. But with more than 800 bird ...

I've downloaded countless meditation apps and tried all the breathing exercises to stay present. Yet, the app I wasn't expecting to help me with mindfulness is the one I've had the most success with.