Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold has an ear for more than play calls. The intrigue: He's a bona fide birder who uses Merlin ...

My greatest lesson in mindfulness came from the most unexpected app on my phone. Merlin Bird ID was created by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology in 2014 to help people identify the birds they see and ...

The Merlin Bird ID app, already one of the world’s most popular bird identification tools, is set to become an even more valuable resource for conservationists. According to a report by The Guardian, ...

Other than cars, the thing I hear most often at home is birds. I live in Southern California, in a relatively suburban neighborhood, outside of an even more metropolitan downtown. I don’t get the ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Is the key to mindfulness in the world around you? To stay grounded in the present moment and practice mindfulness, I've tried all ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Bald Eagle sitting on the top of Susan’s backyard pine tree. Early one morning, as I waited for my dog Stella to do her business, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

One of the simplest ways to slow down is to stop, smell the roses and listen to the birds. More and more people are enjoying more than just listening to their melodies, though. The hobby of bird ...