Ultimately, we learned which birds were singing by going outside to listen and look until we could confidently match a song to a bird. Merlin cuts the time it takes to learn birdsongs by recording ...

5. Keep it simple. Don't try to identify too many birds at once when you are learning. Focus on one or two each day. Listen to recorded examples online and then come back to the area to listen again.

I started learning to identify birdsong when I was ... will help you start learning about the birds in your area." Listen as Lucy introduces each song in her own inimitable style.

The kakapo delivers one of the most far-carrying songs of any bird. Listen to the kakapo You'll need the Real Audio Player– click to learn more Another performance ploy is to transmit the signal ...

This activity, created in partnership with The Wildlife Trusts, can help your child learn what kind of birds they're likely to see on an outdoor adventure, and how to identify them by their song.

5. Keep it simple. Don't try to identify too many birds at once when you are learning. Focus on one or two each day. Listen to recorded examples online and then come back to the area to listen again.