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How to Use eBird: Your Birding Notebook, Explained

eBird is a free Cornell Lab app that turns your everyday sightings into a life list and real conservation science. Here's how to start today.

Hilly Shore Labs5 min·July 19, 2026

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How to Use Merlin Bird ID: A Beginner's Walkthrough

Merlin Bird ID is a free Cornell Lab app that names birds by sound, photo, or five simple questions. Here's how to set it up and use it well.

Hilly Shore Labs4 min·July 19, 2026