I haven't had any surprises in my garden but it's still been delightful. I think the way they've designed it is absolutely brilliant - the highlighting of each bird as it sings, being able to play back the recordings, visualising the soundwaves - perfect.
'If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.'
I am currently downloading Merlin. I love listening to the birds and whilst recognising some there are others that I am unfamiliar with so I look forward to increasing my knowledge. My Italian neighbours have no such interest so must find it rather odd quite frequently seeing me in the garden with a pair of binoculars . I dare say some of them already think I am odd, with my "strange English ways".
Thanks for the recommendation.
Martina Franca, Puglia, southern Italy Love living in Italy but a Loiner at heart
With work I move around a lot. I switch it on and have a listen early mornings for 15 minutes. It’s surprising what is around. It’s not 100% correct all the time but will find birds you can’t see.
That's true, not always correct. It identified a Tree Sparrow in my garden which is pretty much impossible BUT I like the app. It's a tremendous tool and is enhancing my birding.
Based in Sussex, I garden to encourage as many birds to my garden as possible.
I asked the hubby of a friend, who is something of an expert on wildlife, about the skylark that Merlin thought it heard. He said it could be correct because there's still enough open land around here despite lots of it being turned over to building new housing and industrial units.
Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
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Thanks for the recommendation.
Love living in Italy but a Loiner at heart