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For centuries, bird migration was a mystery – a tech revolution is changing that, and could help save these amazing creatures

For more than 2,000 years, scientists have scratched their heads over one of the most basic mysteries of the natural world: Where do birds go?

The Conversation · 23h ago

‘I had no one to bird with who wasn't 20 years older than me’: Meet the Gen Zers who transformed grandma’s hobby into an analog craze

“Bird watching, I think, used to be sort of a very, very niche thing, and now it is a cool thing,” eBird director Christopher Wood told Fortune. “They put their phone away completely.”

Fortune · Aug 23

An update to the popular Merlin Bird ID app will turn millions of birdwatchers like me into citizen scientists — doing your bit for bird conservation efforts just got easier

The popular Merlin Bird ID app — which is free with downloadable offline bird packs by location including US, Canada and Europe — is getting an update for direct integration to eBird, a leading biodiversity database.

TechRadar · Jul 6

The best apps for nature lovers – from identifying birdsong to tracking lions

Phones often get the blame for distracting users, but technology can also be a powerful way to connect with the natural world

The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2023

As many as 86 bird species found in Tamil Nadu found to be in ‘rapid decline’, says nationwide report

Tamil Nadu birds in decline: 86 species face rapid decrease; inadequate data hampers detailed regional report.

The Hindu · Oct 1, 2023

Telangana’s state bird, palapitta, calls for attention

State of India’s Birds report shows 942 species need conservation priority, incl. Indian Roller (Blue Jay) recommended for IUCN Red List reassessment.

The Hindu · Aug 30, 2023

Endemic Bird Day: Birders in India all set to document birds on eBird

Birders are all set to document birds on Endemic Bird Day

The Hindu · May 13, 2023

At 25, Backyard Bird Count shows power of 'citizen science'

For a quarter of a century, the Great Backyard Bird Count has been growing globally and is providing scientists with data on bird populations

The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023

Birdwatching around Chicago: 8 unconventional tips

There’s more to Chicago-area birdwatching than Montrose Point’s Magic Hedge. Birders share some tips for birding off the beaten path.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 19, 2022