During my travels, I developed an interest in birds. Their sizes, shapes, colors, and singing amazed me. I thought it a good idea to begin learning about the birds I hear outside my bedroom windows in the morning and those I see around the neighborhood. What are they and how can I tell them apart?
I have expanded that interest and discovered free guided walks and apps that help me develop birdwatching skills. NYC Audubon offers weekly guided walks in several parks. City Island Birds is a club created by one individual to share his wealth of knowledge with others, and his walks take place in Pelham Bay Park and Van Cortlandt Park. All walks are free to the public.
When I go birding on my own or with friends, the Merlin ID Bird app helps me to identify birds by description, photo, or sound. It is free to download, easy to use, and helps me immensely.
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